2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME hood release

5017-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
1Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever
to the left and lift the hood. 3
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
the slot.
Hood
Release the lock from the
inside of the vehicle to open
the hood.
Opening the hood
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly,
it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident,
which may result in death or seri-
ous injury.
■To prevent injuries
The support rod may be hot after
driving the vehicle. Touching the
hot support rod may lead to burns
or other serious injuries.
■After installing the support
rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the
hood securely fr om falling down
on to your head or body.

5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or
booster) cables and a second
vehicle with a 12-volt battery,
you can jump start your vehicle
by following the steps below.
1Open the hood ( P.501) and
fuse box cover.
Push claw and to com-
pletely release the lock, and then lift
up the cover.
2 Open the exclusive jump
starting terminal cover.
3 Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to on your vehicle and
connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to on
the second vehicle. Then, connect a negative cable clamp to
on the second vehicle and connect the clamp at the other end of
the negative cable to .
Use jumper cables that can reach t he specified terminals and connecting
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged
The following procedures
may be used to start the
hybrid system if the vehi-
cle’s 12-volt battery is dis-
charged.
You can also call your
Toyota dealer or a qualified
repair shop.
Restarting the hybrid sys-
tem
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656Alphabetical Index
IdentificationEngine .................................. 601
Vehicle ................................. 600
Ignition switch (power switch) ............................................... 251Auto power off function ........ 255
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 254
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 547
Starting the hybrid system.... 251
Illuminated entry system ....... 446
Illumination notification ......... 448
Immobilizer system .................. 70
Indicators ................................ 150
Initialization ............................ 634 Items to initialize................... 634
Maintenance......................... 495
Power back door .................. 199
Power windows .................... 227
Inside rear view mirror........... 216
Instrument panel light control ............................................... 160
Instrument panel ornament lights...................................... 446
Interior lights .......................... 446
Intuitive parking assist Function ............................... 363
Warning message ................ 365
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ......... 502
Vehicle-equipped jack .. 527, 575
Jack handle ..................... 527, 575
Jam protection function Memory recall function ......... 234
Power back door .................. 197
Power easy access system .. 231
Power windows .................... 227
Seat position memory .......... 231
K
Keyless entrySmart key system .................203
Wireless remote control........182
Keys .........................................180 Battery-saving function .........204
Electronic key .......................180
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................587
If you lose your keys.............586
Key number plate .................180
Keyless entry ................182, 203
Mechanical key.....................182
Power switch ........................251
Replacing the battery ...........538
Warning buzzer .. ..................204
Wireless remote control key .182
Knee airbags .............................35
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) .....305 Operation..............................305
LATCH anchors ........................60
Lever Auxiliary catch le ver .............501
Hood lock releas e lever ........501
Shift lever .............................256
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever .......................215
Turn signal lever ...................262
Wiper lever ...........................275
License plate lights Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Lights AHB (Automatic High Beam) 272
Footwell lights.......................446
Front personal lights .............447
Headlight switch ...................269
Illuminated entry system .......446
Illumination notification .........448

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever (P.501)
Power back door switch ( P.194)
Fuel filler door ( P.280)
Fuel filler door opener switch ( P.280)
Hood lock release lever ( P.501)
Tire inflation pressure ( P.605)
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)10.6 gal. (40 L, 8.8 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline onlyP.601
Cold tire inflation pressureP.605
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference)P.602
Engine oil typeP.602
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B
C
D
E
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