2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID ECU

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
QPre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehic le is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious inj ury.
Q To prevent burns
Q After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Q When closing the hood
NOTICE
QWhen closing the hood
Be sure to return the supporting rod to its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing the hood without returning the support rod properly could c ause the
hood to bend.
Do not touch the air conditioning pipes
when the air conditioning compressor is
operating or after it is stopped, because
the air conditioning pipes are hot.
Touching by hands before the air condi-
tioning pipes cool down may cause
burns.
When closing the hood, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught.

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Check the 12-volt battery as follows.
Q12-volt battery exterior
Make sure that the 12-volt battery terminals are not corroded and
that there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
QChecking battery fluid
Check that the level is between the upper and lower lines.
Upper line
Lower line
If the fluid level is at or below
the lower line, add distilled
water.
QAdding distilled water
Remove the vent plug.
Add distilled water.
If the upper line cannot be seen,
check the fluid level by looking
directly at the cell.
Put the vent plug back on and close it securely.
12-volt battery
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QJack point
QStoring the jack The mark indicating the jack point is
stamped on the underside of the vehicle.
Fully insert the jack in the stowing posi-
tion, and turn the portion to secure the
jack.
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
QAfter using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely i n place in their
storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury d uring a collision
or sudden braking.
NOTICE
Q When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyo ta authorized
repairer, or any reliable repaire r as the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
Q Handling the decorative resin parts (for vehicles equipped with 17-inch
wheels)
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Wiper insert replacement
While securely supporting the
wiper blade connection by
hand, press the lock knob to
release the lock, and then pull
out the wiper blade.
Align the wiper blade with the
connecting portion of the wiper
arm, and then slide it in the
direction it was removed from.
After installing the wiper blade,
check that the connection is
locked.
When replacing the wiper insert, perform the following proce-
dure.
Windshield wiper blade removal and installation
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Maintenance and care
QBack-up lights
Remove the 2 clips that secure the lower portion of the cover a t
the back of the rear tire.
Pull out the center portion of
the clip to unlock using a flat-
head screwdriver, and then
pull it to remove.
Remove the 3 clips that secure the upper portion of the cover.
Turn the clip counterclockwise to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flath ead
screwdriver, and then pull it to remove.
Pull out the center portion of the clip to unlock using a flath ead
screwdriver, and then pull it to remove.
Replacing light bulbs
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Install a new light bulb then
install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
Reinstall the cover to the its original position, and attach the clip
inside of the cover.
Attach the clip on the cover,
then press the center portion
of the clip to lock.
Reinsert the cover end to the
rear bumper.
Make sure to secure the 2 tabs
on the cover end.
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WARNING
QReplacing light bulbs
O Be sure to stop the hybrid system and turn off the lights. Do not attempt to
replace the bulb immediately after turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
O Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or c rack.
O Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the light un it. This may
damage the back-up lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
O Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
O Do not replace the right-hand back-up light immediately after the vehicle
has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the exhaust pipe will be extr emely hot,
and touching the exhaust pipe may result in burns.
O Use gloves and other protection to prevent injuries on vehicle parts.
There is the danger of being injured on the edges of parts.
Q To prevent damage or fire
O Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
O Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.