5767-1. Maintenance and care
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)
WARNING
QWater in the vehicle
O Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent, and in the l uggage com-
partment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery (traction battery), elect rical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
O Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 40)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or no t function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
O Vehicles with wireless charger:
Do not let the wireless charger ( P. 557) get wet. Failure to do so may
cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause electric
shock resulting in death or serious injury.
Q Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel m ay reflect
off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading t o an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Q Cleaning detergents
O Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
O Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
Q Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deteri oration of
leather surfaces:
O Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
O Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
O Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
6377-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
QAfter a fuse is replaced
O If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 638)
O If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any rel iable repairer.
Q If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness f rom damage.
Q When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits design ed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehi cle may be
unusable.
WARNING
Q To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
O Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that indicated, or use
any other object in place of a fuse.
O Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
O Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
QBefore replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired b y any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or an y reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
