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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 508
Hood.................................. 511
Positioning a floor jack ...... 513
Engine compartment ......... 514
Tires .................................. 528
Tire inflation pressure........ 537
Wheels .............................. 540
Air conditioning filter .......... 543
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake
vent and filter .................. 546
Wiper insert replacement .................... 551
Electronic key battery ........ 555
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 558
Headlight aim .................... 561
Light bulbs ......................... 563
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers .......... 576
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 577
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ............................... 578 7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 580
If you think something is wrong............................... 587
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 588
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 599
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without
spare tire) ........................ 607
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with
spare tire) ........................ 627
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 641
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 643
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ....................... 646
If your vehicle overheats.... 652
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 657
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PRIUS_OM_OM47F01U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . P. 494
Replacing the wiper insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 551
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 277
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 663
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 668
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 528
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 607, 627
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 664
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 652
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Parking lights/front side marker lights/
LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 255
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Rear side maker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 257
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 563, Watts: P. 670)
*: If equipped
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■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outsid e rear view mirror indicators
(if equipped) ( P. 344)
• When the BSM function is enabled on the screen of the multi-infor- mation display, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear vi ew mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminat e or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
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Indicators are also displayed on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
● In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display.
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning
light comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the v ehicle in a
safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 652)
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Instrument cluster
◆Energy monitor
The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.
When energy is flowing, an arrow appears and a bright point of light
moves to show the direction of the flow of energy. When energy is
not flowing, the bright point of light is not displayed.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor
(traction motor)
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
Tire
Bright point of light showing
the flow of energy
As an example, all arrows are shown in the illustration, but the actual con-
tents of the display will differ.
(Display example)
●When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is being charged, th e
bright point of li ght moves towards .
● During driving, the bright point of light moves from or (or
both depending on the s ituation) towards .
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●During driving, the image of the tires rotates.
*: The display may differ depending on the driving status.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● Use engine braking (shift position B instead of shift position D) to maintain
a safe speed when driving down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 250)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, head or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving. Proceed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage
the hybrid system or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal sp eed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicl e has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may resu lt in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippa ge and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
● After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that
the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one sid e are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when neede d.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift position is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may
accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent ac cidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift posi-
tion cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels will
lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the
ground. In this case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four
wheels lifted. ( P. 580)
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Driving
Power (ignition) switch
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. ( P. 2 5 0 )
Press the power switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
Check that the “R EADY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a sol id light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the “READY” indicator is on even if t he engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
Performing the following opera tions when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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