2021 TOYOTA PRIUS transmission

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5096-2. 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. 671)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play? ( P. 671)
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?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal movesmoothly?
• 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.

6627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke 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.

PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
6718-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lb f (300 N,
30.6 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,
30.6 kgf).
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur vehicle.
Rear differential (rear electric motor) (AWD models)
Fluid capacity*1.3 qt. (1.2 L, 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of yo ur vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*14.69 in. (119 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04 — 0.24 in. (1.0 — 6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 —11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 4

684
PRIUS_OM_OM47E09U_(U)
8-1. 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

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Engine....................................... 666Accessory mode ................... 247
Compartment ........................ 518
Engine switch (power switch) ................................ 245
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 54
Hood ..................................... 515
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 245
Identification number ............ 666
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 645
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 581
Ignition switch (power switch) ................................ 245
Overheating .......................... 656
Power switch......................... 245
Engine coolant ......................... 522 Capacity ................................ 670
Checking ............................... 522
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 430
Engine oil ................................. 519 Capacity ................................ 668
Checking ............................... 519
Oil pressure warning light ..... 592
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 430
Engine switch (power
switch) .................................... 245 Auto power off function ......... 247
Automatic hybrid system shut off feature ........................... 249
Changing the power switch modes................................. 247
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 581
Starting the hybrid system .... 245 EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 421
Function ................................ 421
Warning light......................... 593
EV drive mode ......................... 252
EV indicator ............................. 129
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 54
Flat tire ............................. 611, 631
Floor mat .................................... 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 671
Transmission ........................ 671
Washer ................................. 530
Fog lights ................................. 273
Replacing light bulbs ............ 577
Switch ................................... 273
Footwell lights ......................... 458
Front camera............................ 289
Front doors .............................. 185
Front fog lights ........................ 273
Replacing light bulbs ............ 577
Switch ................................... 273
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 595
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ....................... 438, 448
Front seats ............................... 204
Adjustment............................ 204
Cleaning ............................... 502
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 209
Seat heaters ......................... 456
Front side marker lights ......... 263
Light switch ........................... 263
Replacing light bulbs ............ 571
Wattage ................................ 674
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Front turn signal lights ........... 261Replacing light bulbs............. 577
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Fuel ........................................... 675 Capacity ................................ 667
Fuel gauge ............................ 116
Information ............................ 675
Refueling............................... 283
Type ...................................... 667
Warning light ......................... 594
Fuel consumption............ 133, 170
Fuel filler door.......................... 283
Opener .................................. 285
Refueling............................... 283
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 286
Fuses ........................................ 563
Garage door opener ................ 488
Glove box ................................. 462
Hands-free system (for
cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 209
Head-up display ....................... 158
Headlights ................................ 263 AHB (Automatic High Beam) ................................. 268
Headlight aim ................ 566, 716
Light switch ........................... 263
Replacing light bulbs............. 577
Heated steering wheel............. 456
Heaters Automatic air conditioning
system ....... ................. 436, 446
Heated steering wheel .......... 456
Outside rear view mirrors ........................ 440, 450
Seat heaters ......................... 456 High coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 594
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 577
High-voltage components ........ 88
Hill-start assist control ........... 421
Hood ......................................... 515
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 468
Coat hooks ........................... 486
Grocery bag hook ................. 469
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 212
Hybrid battery (tr action battery)
Air intake vent ......................... 89
Location .................................. 88
Specification ......................... 667
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent............ 89 Cleaning ............................... 551
Hybrid system............................ 84 Brake Override System ........ 229
Drive-Start Control ................ 230
Emergency shut off system .... 89
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 127, 165, 172
EV drive mode ...................... 252
High voltage components ....... 88
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 129
Hybrid system precautions ..... 88
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 427
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 645
Overheating .......................... 656
Power switch ........................ 245
Regenerative braking ............. 86
Starting the hybrid system .... 245
Vehicle proximity notification system .......... ..................... ... 85
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 129
Hybrid transmission................ 255
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Tonneau cover (luggage cover) ..................................... 471
Tools ................................. 613, 632
Top tether strap ......................... 72
Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) .................... 664
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 244
Emergency towing ................ 584
Towing eyelet........................ 587
Trailer towing ........................ 243
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 ......... 288
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction battery (hybrid battery) ..................................... 88
Air intake vent ......................... 89
Location .................................. 88
Specification ......................... 667
Traction control (TRAC) .......... 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Traction motor (electric motor) ....................................... 84
Trailer towing ........................... 243
Transmission ........................... 255 Driving mode select switch ... 347
Hybrid transmission .............. 255
P position switch ................... 256
Trip meters ............................... 119
Turn signal lights..................... 261 Replacing light bulbs..... 570, 572
Turn signal lever ................... 261
Wattage ................................ 674
USB charging ports ................. 475
USB port
*1, 2
Vanity lights ............................. 473 Wattage ................................ 674
Vanity mirrors .......................... 473 Vanity lights .......................... 473
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 665
Vehicle proximity notification
system...................................... 85
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 420
Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Voice command system
*1, 2
VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) .................................. 420 Function ................................ 420
VSC OFF switch ................... 422
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 336
Brake system ....... ................. 592
Intuitive parking assist .......... 365
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 312
Open door..................... 189, 594
Parking Support Brake function............................... 379
Pre-collision warning ............ 296
Radar cruise control ............. 336
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)................................... 349
Seat belt reminder ................ 595
Shift position ......................... 257
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