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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ................428
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior....................431
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ............................434
General maintenance...............437
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs....................................440
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions..................................441
Hood............................................... 443
Positioning a floor jack............. 444
Engine compartment............... 445
12-volt battery .............................455
Tires.................................................. 459
Tire inflation pressure...............468
Wheels.............................................471
Air conditioning filter................473
Electronic key battery...............475
Checking and replacing
fuses...............................................477
Light bulbs ....................................480
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers.................. 492
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency.... 493
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed................................ 494
If you think
something is wrong................498
If a warning light turns on or
a warning buzzer sounds.....499
If a warning message
is displayed................................505
If you have a flat tire ..................508
If the hybrid system will not
start................................................ 518
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.....................520
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.......................521
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged.................................523
If your vehicle overheats..........527
If the vehicle becomes
stuck...............................................531
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Maintenance and care
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When trouble arises