2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME car washing

2224-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
If you notice any of the following symptoms, refer to the following
table for the likely cause and the solution.
If the symptom is not resolved by the solution, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
• When washing the camera, rinse it with a large quantity of
water and then wipe it clean
with a soft cloth dampened with
water. Do not strongly rub the
camera lens, as it may be
scratched and will not be able to
transmit a clear image.
• Do not allow organic solvent, car wax, window cleaner or
glass coat to adhere to the cam-
era cover. If this happens, wipe
it off as soon as possible.
• Do not apply hot water to the camera in cold weather, as the
sudden change of temperature
may cause the camera to not
operate properly.
• When using a high pressure washer to wash the vehicle, do
not directly spray the camera
and its surrounding area, as
doing so may cause the camera
to not operate properly.
●Do not subject the camera to a
strong impact as this could
cause a malfunction.
If this happens, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If you notice any symptoms

3845-5. Using the driving support systems
All of the Parking Support Brake
functions (static objects to the
front and rear, rear-crossing
vehicles [if equipped], rear
pedestrians [if equipped], and
static objects around the vehicle
[vehicles with Advanced Park])
are enabled/disabled simultane-
ously.
The Parking Support Brake
function can be enabled/dis-
abled on of the multi-infor-
WARNING
●When inspecting the vehicle
using a chassis roller, chassis
dynamo or free roller
●When loading the vehicle onto a
boat, truck or other transport
vessel
●If the suspension has been
modified or tires of a size other
than specified are installed
●If the front of the vehicle is
raised or lowered due to the
carried load
●When equipment that may
obstruct a sensor is installed,
such as a towing eyelet, trans-
port hook, bumper protector (an
additional trim strip, etc.), bicy-
cle carrier, or snow plow
●When using automatic car
washing devices
●If the vehicle cannot be driven in
a stable manner, such as when
the vehicle has been in an acci-
dent or is malfunctioning
●When the vehicle is driven in a
sporty manner or off-road
●When the tires are not properly
inflated
●When the tires are very worn
●When tire chains, a compact
spare tire or an emergency tire
puncture repair kit are used.
●When towing with the vehicle
■Precautions for the suspen-
sion
Do not modify the suspension of
the vehicle. If the height or tilt of
the vehicle is changed, the sen-
sors may not be able to detect
detectable objects and the system
may not operate correctly, possi-
bly leading to an accident.
NOTICE
■If “System Stopped See
Owner’s Manual” is displayed
on the multi-information dis-
play and the driving assist
information indi cator is illu-
minated
If this message is displayed
immediately after the power
switch is changed to ON, operate
the vehicle carefully, paying atten-
tion to your surr oundings. It may
be necessary to drive the vehicle
for a certain amount of time
before the system returns to nor-
mal. (If the system is not return to
normal after driv ing for a while,
clean the sensor or rear camera
lens.)
Enabling/Disabling the
Parking Support Brake

4867-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
■Before car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and
charging port lid on your vehicle are
closed properly.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable
in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased
risk of damage to vehicle.
●When the shift position needs to
be held in N, refer to P.259.
●If you need to release the parking
brake, turn off the brake hold sys-
tem, release the parking brake,
and set the power switch to ACC
while holding the N position.
(
 P.259)
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do
not bring the nozzle tip near the
gaps around the doors or perimeter
of the windows, or spray these
areas continuously.
■Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet
while the electronic key is within the
effective range, the door may lock
and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-
saving mode to disable the smart
key system. ( P.205)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
(vehicles without matte painted
wheels)
●Remove any dirt immediately by
using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water
immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the follow-
Cleaning a nd protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
Cleaning instructions

4877-1. Maintenance and care
7
Maintenance and care
ing precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such
as after driving or parking in hot
weather
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
(vehicles with matte painted
wheels)
A different set of care is necessary
for matte painted wheels and wheel
ornaments.
Contact your Toyota dealer for
details.
●Remove dirt using water as early
as possible.
If the wheels are excessively dirty,
use diluted neutral detergent.
●When using detergent, make sure
to rinse it off with water immedi-
ately. Then use a soft cloth to
wipe off the water.
●Use a sponge or soft cloth to
remove the dirt by hand.
●To prevent the ma tte paint from
being damaged or glossy, make
sure to observe the following pre-
cautions:
• Do not apply any coatings or wax.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or
abrasive detergents.
• When using tire cleaners or tire
wax, do not allow them to be
applied to the wheels.
• Do not scrub or polish the wheels
using a brush or dry cloth, etc.
• When using an automatic car wash, do not select the wheel
brush function.
• Do not use a high pressure washer or steam cleaner.
• Do not use detergent on the
wheels when they are hot, such
as after driving or parking in hot
weather.
■Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is
parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them to stick. Before
parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slowly and apply the
brakes several times to dry the
parts.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-
repellent coating (if equipped)
The following precautions can
extend the effectiveness of the
water-repellent coating.
●Remove any dirt, etc., from the
front side windows regularly.
●Do not allow dirt and dust to accu-
mulate on the windows for a long
period. Clean the windows with a
soft, damp cloth as soon as possi-
ble.
●Do not use wax or glass cleaners
that contain abrasives when
cleaning the windows.
●Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
■Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the
parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with
an approximately 5% solution of
neutral detergent and water to
clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alco-
hol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of
the engine compartment. Doing
so may cause the electrical com-
ponents, etc. to catch fire.

4887-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical
components to malfunction or
catch fire and also you may get an
electric shock that may result in
death or serious injury.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,
the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the
windshield where the raindrop
sensor is located is touched by
hand
●When a wet rag or similar is
held close to the raindrop sen-
sor
●If something bumps against the
windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop
sensor body or if something
bumps into the raindrop sensor
A
B
■Precautions regarding the
exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the
exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be
careful not to touch the pipe until it
has cooled sufficiently, as touch-
ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause
burns.
■Precaution regarding the
front and rear bumpers
If the paint of the front or rear
bumper is chipped or scratched,
the following systems may not
function correctly. If this occurs,
consult your Toyota dealer.
• BSM (if equipped)
• RCTA (if equipped)
• SEA (if equipped)
• PKSB (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist
• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

4897-1. Maintenance and care
7
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration
and corrosion on the body
and components (aluminum
wheels, etc.)
●Wash the vehicle immediately in
the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on
the paint surface
• After driving in an area contami- nated with soot, oily smoke,
mine dust, iron powder or chem-
ical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint
surface
●If the paint is chipped or
scratched, have it repaired
immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from cor-
roding, remove any dirt and
store in a place with low humid-
ity when storing the wheels.
■To prevent damage to the
windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away
from the windshield pull the driver
side wiper arm upward first, and
repeat for the passenger’s side.
When returning the wipers to their
original position, do so from the
passenger’s side first.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use
organic substances or scrub
with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces
of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the sur-
faces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the
lenses.
■Cleaning the radiator grille
Observe the following precautions
to avoid damage to the radiator
grille surface.
●Do not use a hard brush. Use a
soft cloth or sponge to wipe.
●Remove any dirt by using a
neutral detergent. Do not use
waxes or alcohols (e.g. glass
cleaner).
●Wash detergent off with water
after washing the vehicle.
■When using an automatic car
wash
Set the wiper switch to off posi-
tion.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,
the wipers may operate and the
wiper blades may be damaged.
■When using a high pressure
car wash
●When washing the vehicle, do
not spray the camera or its sur-
rounding area directly with a
high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure
water may cause the device to
not operate normally.
●Do not spray water directly on
the radar which is equipped
behind the emblem. Otherwise
it may cause the device to be
damaged.

63610-1. For owners
10-1.For owners
Reporting safety
defects for U.S. own-
ers
If you believe that your vehi-
cle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to noti-
fying Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800-
331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may
order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in
individual problems
between you, your dealer, or
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may
call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator,
NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey
Ave. SE., Washington, DC
20590. You can also obtain
other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .

Alphabetical Index663
Vehicle identification number600
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)............................................... 424
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 444
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 424
W
Warning buzzers Brake hold ............................ 561
Brake Override System ........ 560
Brake system ....................... 555
Drive-Start Control ............... 560
Electric power steering ......... 558
High coolant temperature ..... 556
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator ................................... 560
Intuitive parking assist .......... 368
Low engine oil pressure ....... 556
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).. 305, 558
Open door ............................ 189
Open hood ........................... 189
PKSB.................................... 560
Pre-collision warning ............ 293
Seat belt reminder ................ 562
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 557
Brake hold operated indicator........................................... 561
Brake system ....................... 555
Charging system .................. 555
Cruise control indicator ........ 559
Driving assist information indica- tor ....................................... 559
Dynamic radar cruise control indicator.............................. 559
Electric power steering ......... 558
High coolant temperature ..... 556
Hybrid system overheat ....... 556
Inappropriate pedal operation ........................................... 560 Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-
cator ...................................560
LDA indicator ........................558
Low engine oil pressure .......556
Low fuel level........................562
LTA indicator ........................558
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....556
Parking brake indicator.........561
PCS ......................................558
PDA indicator .......................559
Seat belt reminder light ........562
Slip indicator .........................560
SRS ......................................557
Tire pressure ........................561
Warning messages .................566
Warning reflector storage space ...............................................455
Washer.....................................275 Camera washer ....................275
Checking ..............................510
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................510, 566
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................429
Switch ...................................275
Washing and waxing ..............486
Weight Cargo capacity .............246, 249
Load limits ............................249
Weight ..................................600
Wheels .....................................534 Replacing wheels .................534
Size ......................................605
Window glasses......................227
Window lock switch ...............229
Windows Power windows ....................227
Rear window defogger .........436
Washer .................................275
Windshield defogg er ..............435
Windshield de-icer..................439
Windshield wipers