
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
5797-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Hybrid transmission
“Park” mechanism• When parked on a slope and the shift positionis in P, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clear-
ance from the floor? ( P. 725)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( P. 725)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when
the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly andlock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function prop-erly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
• Are the headlights aimed correctly? ( P. 641)
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move
smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking
brake is on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correctamount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds com- ing from the steering wheel.

7158-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When changing the shift position
Be careful not to change the shift position with the accelerato r pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damage to the hybrid transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
9-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Open voltage at 68 F (20 C):
12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery. (After charging
the battery, turn on the high beam head-
lights for 30 seconds with the power switch
off, and turn the headlights off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied
by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your ve hicle.

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C77U_(U)
7359-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended
inflation pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

779Alphabetical index
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EngineAccessory mode ................... 338
Compartment ........................ 588
Engine switch........................ 336
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 585
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 336
Identification number ............ 720
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 697
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 653
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 336
Overheating .......................... 709
Power switch......................... 336
Engine coolant ......................... 592 Capacity ................................ 723
Checking ............................... 592
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 495
Engine oil ................................. 589
Capacity ................................ 722
Checking ............................... 589
Oil pressure warning light ..... 662
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 495
Engine switch (power switch) .................................... 336
Auto power off function ......... 338
Changing the power switch modes................................. 338
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 653
Starting the hybrid system .... 336 EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 490
Function ................................ 490
Warning light......................... 663
EV auto mode ............................ 87
EV driving range ...................... 108
EV mode ..................................... 87
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 90
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 680
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 725
Transmission ........................ 724
Washer ................................. 600
Fog lights ................................. 360
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Switch ................................... 360
Footwell lights ......................... 528
Front doors .............................. 279
Front fog lights ........................ 360
Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Switch ................................... 360
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 664
F

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) ..................................... 98
Air intake vent ......................... 99
Charging ............................... 110
Location .................................. 98
Specification ......................... 721
Status indicator ..................... 112
Hybrid battery (traction
battery) air intake vent ............ 99 Cleaning................................ 570
Hybrid system ............................ 86
Brake Override System......... 320
Consumption screen................. 231, 263, 269
Drive-Start Control ................ 320
Emergency shut off system .... 99
Energy monitor ..... 221, 260, 266
High voltage components ....... 98
Hybrid System Indicator........ 223
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 697
Overheating .......................... 709
Plug-in hybrid system precautions ........................... 98
Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips ...................................... 105
Power switch......................... 336
Regenerative braking.............. 94
Starting the hybrid system .... 336
Vehicle proximity notification
system ......... ......................... 93
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 223
Hybrid transmission ................ 342 I/M test ...................................... 581
Identification ............................ 719
Engine .................................. 720
Vehicle .................................. 719
Ignition switch (power
switch).................................... 336 Auto power off function ......... 338
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 338
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 653
Starting the hybrid system .... 336
Illuminated entry system ........ 530
Immobilizer system ................... 83
Indicators ................................. 201
Initialization.............................. 752 Items to initialize ................... 752
Maintenance data ................. 576
Parking Support Brake function............................... 452
Power windows..................... 313
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 479
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 604
Inside rear view mirror ............ 308
Instrument cluster light
control .................................... 194
Interior lights ........................... 528
Switch ........................... 529, 530
Wattage ................................ 726
Intuitive parking assist ........... 433I
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Tires .......................................... 602Chains................................... 496
Checking ............................... 602
Emergency tire puncture repair kit.............................. 682
Glossary................................ 735
If you have a flat tire ............. 680
Inflation pressure .................. 611
Information ............................ 730
Replacing .............................. 617
Rotating tires......................... 602
Size ....................................... 725
Snow tires ............................. 495
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 603
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 733
Warning light ......................... 665
Tonneau cover ......................... 538
Tools ......................................... 618
Top tether strap ......................... 73
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 718
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 335
Emergency towing ................ 655
Towing eyelet........................ 658
Trailer towing ........................ 334 Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 373
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 489
Function ................................ 489
VSC OFF switch ................... 490
Traction battery (hybrid
battery) ..................................... 98 Air intake vent ......................... 99
Charging ............................... 110
Location .................................. 98
Specification ......................... 721
Status indicator ..................... 112
Traction control (TRAC).......... 489 Function ................................ 489
VSC OFF switch ................... 490
Traction motor (electric motor)....................................... 86
Trailer towing ........................... 334
Transmission ........................... 342
Driving mode select switch ... 419
Hybrid transmission .............. 342
P position switch ................... 343
Trip meters ............................... 211
Turn signal lights .................... 348 Replacing light bulbs ............ 648
Turn signal lever ................... 348
USB charging ports................. 542
USB port
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