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4077-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U■
If  “MAINTENANCE  REQUIRED  FO R  TRACTION  BATTERY  COOLING
PARTS  SEE  OWNER’S  MANUAL”  is  displayed  on  the  multi-information
display
● It is possible the air intake vent or filter is clogged due to  accumulated dust.
Clean the air intake vent and filter, referring to the cleaning  method.
● When  continuously  driven  in  this  state,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)
may  overheat,  which  may  lead  to  the  driving  distance  by  the  ele ctric  motor
getting  shorter,  the  fuel  consumption  worsening,  and  causing  da mage.
Clean the air intake vent periodically to prevent dust, etc., f rom collecting in
the air intake vent or filter.
● If the massage in the multi-information display does not turn off, even if the
air intake vent is cleaned, have the vehicle inspected at your  Toyota dealer.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
● Do  not  splash  or  spill  liquid  in  the  vehicle,  such  as  on  the  floor,  in  the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle i nterior wet. 
( P. 41) 
An  electrical  malfunction  may  cause  the  airbags  to  deploy  or  no t  function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Cleaning the interior (esp ecially instrument panel)
Do  not  use  polish  wax  or  polish  cleaner.  The  instrument  panel  m ay  reflect
off the  windshield, obstructing  the driver's  view  and  leading  t o  an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■ When cleaning the hybrid batte ry (traction battery) air intake vent/filter
● Do not use water or other liquids to clean the air intake vent/ filter. If water
is  applied  to  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery)  or  other  co mponents,  a
malfunction or fire may occur.
● When the air intake vent cover, located below the rear seat cus hion on the
left  side  is  to  be  removed,  make  sure  to  turn  the  power  switch  off  to  stop
the hybrid system. 
     
        
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4577-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS c_U
■After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been repla ced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 458)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by  your Toyota
dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  damage  to  the  vehicle,  and  possibly  a  fire  or
injury.
● Never  use  a  fuse  of  a  higher  amperage  rating  than  that  indicate d,  or  use
any other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent. 
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
■ Fuse box near the power control unit
Never check or replace the fuses as there are high voltage parts and wiring
near the fuse box. 
Doing so may cause electric shoc k, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have  the  cause  of  electrical  overload  determined  and  repaired  b y  your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 
     
        
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4848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS c_U
■SRS warning light
This  warning  light  system monitors  the  airbag  sensor  assembly,  front  impact
sensors,  side  impact  sensors  (front  door),  side  impact  sensors  (front),  side
impact sensors (rear), driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front  passenger occu-
pant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR  BAG OFF” indi-
cator  light,  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  buckle  switch,  seat  be lt pretensioners
(front), airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. ( P. 41) 
■ Front  passenger  detection  senso r,  passenger  seat  belt  reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause  the warning light to  flash and the warnin g  buzzer  to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If  a  cushion  is  placed  on  the  seat,  the  sensor  may  not  detect  a  passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system wa rning light (warning buzzer)
When  the  12-volt  battery  charge  becomes  insufficient  or  the  vol tage  tempo-
rarily  drops,  the  electric  power   steering  system  warning  light  may  come  on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact  your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate  level. Push-
ing the tire pressur e warning reset switch  will not turn off the tire pressure
warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural caus es such
as  natural  air  leaks  and  tire  inflation  pressure  changes  caused  by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure w ill turn off the
warning light (afte r a few minutes).
■When a tire is replace d with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure war ning valve
and  transmitter.  If  a  tire  goes  flat,  the  tire  pressure  warning   light  will  not
turn  off  even  though  the  flat  tire  has  been  replaced  with  the  s pare  tire.
Replace  the  spare  tire  with  the  repaired  tire  and  adjust  the  ti re  inflation
pressure. The tire pressure war ning light will go off after a few minutes.