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Maintenance and care
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery
condition
(P. 594)• Warm water • Baking soda • Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine/power
control unit
coolant level
(P. 591)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high
quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate coolant with long-
life hybrid organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is pre-mixed with
50% coolant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(P. 588)• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 6 3 4 )• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)
air intake vent
(P. 573)
• Vacuum cleaner, etc.
• Flathead screwdriver
Light bulbs
(P. 638)
• Bulb with same number and wattage rating as origi-
nal
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and
condenser
(P. 593)
Tire inflation
pressure
(P. 608)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 598)• Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for win-
ter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
Q When working on the engine compartment
O Make sure that the “Accessory”, “Ignition ON” or mileage display (P. 2 1 3 )
on the main display and the “READY” indicator are both off.
O Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
O Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
O Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
O Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
O Be extremely cautious when working on the 12-volt battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
O Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the
affected area with clean water immediately. If you still experi ence discom-
fort, consult a doctor.
Q When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coo lant temperature
is high. ( P. 593)
Q Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, flui d spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
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Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 591)
Fuse boxes ( P. 634)
Engine oil level dipstick
( P. 588)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 589)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 598)
12-volt battery ( P. 5 9 4 )
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 5 9 1 )
Radiator ( P. 5 9 3 )
Condenser ( P. 5 9 3 )
Electric cooling fans
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