TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRIUS c_U
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior.......... 398
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior........... 401
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 407
General maintenance........ 410
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 413
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 414
Hood.................................. 417
Positioning a floor jack ...... 419
Engine compartment......... 420
12-volt battery ................... 429
Tires .................................. 433
Tire inflation pressure........ 442
Wheels .............................. 445
Air conditioning filter.......... 447
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 449
Checking and
replacing fuses................ 452
Light bulbs......................... 456
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...........466
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency..................467
8-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................469
If you think something
is wrong ...........................476
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................477
If a warning message
is displayed......................485
If you have a flat tire ..........502
If the hybrid system
will not start .....................515
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........517
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......519
If your vehicle
overheats.........................526
If the vehicle
becomes stuck ................530
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Maintenance and care
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When trouble arises