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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and
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PRIUS +_OM_OM4782
1E_(EE)
Engine compar
tment
12-volt battery
P
. 413
Engine coolant reservoir
(
P
. 408)
Engine oil level dipstick
(
P
. 404)
Engine oil filler cap
(
P
. 405)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir
(
P
. 408)
Fuse box
(
P
. 433)
Radiat
or (
P
. 410)
Condenser
(
P
. 410)
Electric cooling fans
W
asher fluid
tank
(
P.
4
1
1
)
402
404
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Table of Contents
2
Exterior
8
Pictorial Index
8
Interior
10
Instrument Panel
14
Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your Toyota
30
Installation of an RF-Transmitter System
31
Scrapping of Your Toyota
32
Cautions & Notices
35
Symbols Used in Illustrations
35
1 Before Driving
37
Hybrid System
37
Hybrid System Features
38
When Stopped/During Start off
39
During Normal Driving
39
When Accelerating Sharply
39
When Braking (Regenerative Braking)
39
Regenerative Braking
40
Hybrid System Indicator
40
Conditions in Which the Gasoline Engine May Not Stop
40
Charging the Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery)
41
Sounds and Vibrations Specific to a Hybrid Vehicle
42
Maintenance, Repair, Recycling, and Disposal
42
Hybrid System Precautions
43
Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery) Air Vent
44
Emergency Shut off System
44
Running out of Fuel
45
Electromagnetic Waves
45
Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery)
45
Energy Monitor/Consumption Screen
49
Navigation System
52
Trip Information Screen
55
Resetting the Consumption Data
57
Cruising Range
57
Hybrid Vehicle Driving Tips
58
Key Information
61
Keys
61
Using the Mechanical Key
61
Key Number Plate
62
When Riding in an Aircraft
62
Opening, Closing and Locking the Doors
64
Smart Entry & Start System
64
Unlocking and Locking the Doors
65
Back Door
66
The Doors
66
Antenna Location and Effective Range
67
Antenna Location
67
Vehicles with Entry Function of Driver’s Door
67
Vehicles with Entry Function of Front and Back Doors
67
Effective Range
68
Operation Signals
70
Alarms and Warning Lights
71
Security Feature
72
Battery-Saving Function
72
Conditions Affecting Operation
73
Note for the Entry Function
74
Note for Locking the Doors
75
Note for the Unlocking Function
76
When the Vehicle Is Not Driven for Extended Periods
76
To Operate the System Properly
76
Electronic Key Battery Depletion
77
Wireless Remote Control
92
Door Lock Buzzer
92
Side Doors
94
Door Lock Switch
94
Inside Lock Buttons
94
Locking the Front Doors from the Outside Without a Key
95
Rear Door Child-Protector Lock
95
Locking and Unlocking the Back Door
97
Opening the Back Door from Outside the Vehicle
97
When Closing the Back Door
97
Luggage Compartment Light
98
If the Back Door Opener Is Inoperative
98
Front Seats
103
Adjustable Components
103
Before Flattening the Seatbacks
104
Flattening the Seatbacks
104
Moving a Second Seat for Third Seat Access
107
Second Seats
107
Before Folding down the Seatbacks
108
Folding down the Seatbacks
108
Adjusting the Position of the Outside Seat Back and Forward
109
Seat Belt Hangers
110
Seatback Angle Adjustment
113
Third Seats
113
Stowing the Seat Belt Buckles
114
Seatback Strap
115
Front and Second Seats
117
Head Restraints
117
Installing the Head Restraints
118
Removing the Head Restraints
118
Adjusting the Height of the Head Restraints (Front Seats)
119
Adjusting the Second and Third Seats Head Restraint
119
Correct Use of the Seat Belts
120
Fastening and Releasing the Seat Belt
120
Fastening the Seat Belt (Second Center Seat)
121
Releasing the Seat Belt (Second Center Seat)
122
Adjusting the Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Height (Front Seats)
123
Pre-Crash Seat Belts
124
Seat Belt Pretensioners (Front Seats)
124
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
125
Pregnant Women
125
Child Seat Belt Usage
126
People Suffering Illness
126
Replacing the Belt after the Pretensioner Has Been Activated
126
Steering Wheel
130
Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
131
Inside Rear View Mirror
131
Manual Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
131
Adjusting the Height of Rear View Mirror
132
To Prevent Sensor Error
132
Folding the Mirrors
133
Outside Rear View Mirrors
133
Power Windows
135
Window Lock Switch
135
Opening and Closing
135
When the Power Window Does Not Close Normally
137
Refueling
139
Opening the Fuel Tank Cap
139
Closing the Fuel Tank Cap
140
Fuel Types
140
Use of Ethanol Blended Gasoline in a Gasoline Engine
140
Theft Deterrent System
143
Immobilizer System
143
Double Locking System
148
Setting the Double Locking System
148
Canceling the Double Locking System
149
Alarm
150
Triggering of the Alarm
150
Setting the Alarm System
150
Intrusion Sensor
151
Canceling the Intrusion Sensor
151
Deactivating or Stopping the Alarm
151
Items to Check before Locking the Vehicle
152
Alarm-Operated Door Lock
153
Canceling and Automatic Re-Enabling of the Intrusion Sensor
153
Intrusion Sensor Considerations
153
Safety Information
156
Correct Driving Posture
156
SRS Airbags
158
SRS Front Airbags
158
SRS Side and Curtain Shield Airbags
159
SRS Airbag System Components
160
If the SRS Airbags Deploy (Inflate)
161
SRS Airbag Deployment Conditions (SRS Front Airbags)
161
SRS Airbag Deployment Conditions
162
Types of Collisions that May Not Deploy the SRS Airbags
162
Airbag Manual On-Off System
171
Deactivating the Front Seat Passenger Airbag
171
“PASSENGER AIR BAG” Indicator Information
172
Child Restraint Systems
173
Types of Child Restraints
174
Baby Seat
175
Child Seat
175
Junior Seat
175
Child Restraint System Suitability for Various Seating Positions
176
When Installing a Child Restraint System on the Front Passenger Seat
181
Selecting an Appropriate Child Restraint System
181
Installing Child Restraints
184
Installing Child Restraints Using a Seat Belt
185
Removing a Child Restraint Installed with a Seat Belt
191
Installation with ISOFIX Rigid Anchor
191
Child Restraint Systems with a Top Strap
193
When Installing a Child Restraint System Without a Lock-Off
193
When Installing a Child Restraint System
194
2 When Driving
201
Driving Procedures
202
Driving the Vehicle
202
Parking the Vehicle
202
Starting off on a Uphill
203
Driving in the Rain
203
Breaking in Your New Toyota
203
Operating Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country
204
For Efficient Use
204
Power (Ignition) Switch
214
Starting the Hybrid System
214
Stopping the Hybrid System
215
Changing “POWER” Switch Modes
216
Auto Power off Function
217
When the “POWER” Switch Indicator Flashes in Amber
218
If the “READY” Indicator Does Not Come on
218
Operation of the “POWER” Switch
218
When the P Position Control System Malfunctions
219
Meter Display
219
EV Drive Mode
221
Turns EV Drive Mode On/Off
221
Situations in Which EV Drive Mode Cannot be Turned on
222
Switching to EV Drive Mode When the Gasoline Engine Is Cold
222
Automatic Cancelation of EV Drive Mode
223
Possible Driving Distance When Driving in EV Drive Mode
223
Changing a Driving Mode When in EV Drive Mode
223
Fuel Economy
223
Hybrid Transmission
224
Shifting the Shift Lever
224
Shift Lever
224
Shift Position Indicator
225
Shift Position Purpose
225
Selecting a Driving Mode
226
Eco Drive Mode
226
Power Mode
226
P Position Switch
227
When Shifting the Shift Position to P
227
Shifting the Shift Position from P to Other Positions
227
Operation of the Air Conditioning System in Eco Drive Mode
228
For the Shift Positions
228
Reverse Warning Buzzer
229
Automatically P Position Selection Function
229
If the Shift Position Cannot be Shifted from P
229
About Engine Braking
230
When Canceling Eco Drive Mode/Power Mode
230
Turn Signal Lever
233
Parking Brake
234
Horn
235
After Adjusting the Steering Wheel
235
Instrument Cluster
236
Gauges and Meters
236
MPH or Km/H Button
238
Instrument Cluster Light Control
239
Changing the Display
240
Switching the Trip Information Display
240
Trip Information Display
241
Current Fuel Consumption
241
Average Fuel Consumption
241
Names and Meaning of each Icons
243
Reading Hybrid System Indicator
243
Changing Hybrid System Indicator Settings
245
Eco Driving Indicator Light
246
Remaining Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery) Charge Display
246
Engine Speed
247
Brightness of the Instrument Cluster Light
247
Indicators and Warning Lights
248
Indicators
249
Warning Lights
251
Head-Up Display
253
Switching the Head-Up Display
254
Head-Up Display Contents
254
Speedometer
254
Touch Tracer Display
254
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Display
256
Setting up the Display
257
Setting the Brightness
257
Adjusting the Display Position
257
Customizing the Display
258
System Check Display
259
When Driving on Snowy Roads or in Other Bright Environments
259
Headlight Switch
261
And Windshield Wipers Headlight Switch
261
Turning on the High Beam Headlights
262
Manual Headlight Leveling Dial
262
Guide to Dial Settings
263
Daytime Running Light System
263
Headlight Control Sensor
264
Automatic Light off System
264
Automatic Headlight Leveling System
265
Fog Light Switch
266
Front and Rear Fog Light Switch
266
Rear Fog Light Switch
267
Fog Lights Can be Used When
267
Windshield Wipers and Washer
268
Raindrop Sensor
270
If no Windshield Washer Fluid Sprays
270
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
272
Headlight Cleaner Switch
274
Cruise Control
275
Setting the Vehicle Speed
275
Using Other Driving Systems
275
Adjusting the Set Speed
276
Canceling and Resuming the Constant Speed Control
277
Accelerating after Setting the Vehicle Speed
278
Automatic Cruise Control Cancelation
278
Cruise Control Can be Set When
278
If the Cruise Control Indicator Light Comes on in Yellow
278
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
280
Changing the Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance
283
Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Settings
283
Canceling and Resuming the Speed Control
284
Driving in Vehicle-To-Vehicle Distance Control Mode
285
Example of Acceleration
286
Example of Constant Speed Cruising
286
Example of Deceleration Cruising
286
Example of Follow-Up Cruising
286
Approach Warning
287
Selecting Conventional Constant Speed Control Mode
287
Driving Assist Systems
298
When the TRC/VSC/ABS Systems Are Operating
300
Automatic System Cancelation of Emergency Brake Signal
301
Operating Conditions of Emergency Brake Signal
301
Reduced Effectiveness of the EPS System
301
Hill-Start Assist Control
304
Hill-Start Assist Control Helps to Prevent the Vehicle from Rolling
304
Hill-Start Assist Control Operating Conditions
304
Hill-Start Assist Control Buzzer
305
If the Slip Indicator Light Comes on
305
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety System)
307
Pre-Crash Brake Assist
307
Pre-Crash Braking
307
Pre-Crash Seat Belts (Front Seat Belts Only)
307
Disabling Pre-Crash Braking
308
Radar Sensor
308
Driving Information
316
Cargo and Luggage
316
Winter Driving Tips
319
Pre-Winter Preparations
319
Before Driving the Vehicle
320
When Driving the Vehicle
320
When Parking the Vehicle
320
Selecting Tire Chains
321
Regulations on the Use of Tire Chains
321
Tire Chain Installation
321
Trailer Towing
323
3 Interior Features
325
Using the Air Conditioning
325
System and Defogger
325
Automatic Air Conditioning System
326
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger Automatic Air Conditioning System
326
Switching Functions and Changing Settings
327
Using Automatic Air Conditioning System
328
Adjusting the Fan Speed
329
Adjusting the Settings Manually
329
Adjusting the Temperature Setting
330
Changing the Air Outlets
330
Defogging the Windshield
332
Pollen Removal Mode
333
Adjusting the Position of and Opening and Closing the Air Outlets
334
Center Outlets
334
Front Side Outlets
334
Opening and Closing the Air Outlets
335
Switching between Outside Air and Recirculated Air Modes
336
Using Automatic Mode
336
Window Defogger Feature
336
Outside Temperature Display
337
Air Conditioning Odors
338
Changing the Outside Air or Recirculated Air Modes
339
Using the Steering Wheel Climate Remote Control Switches
339
Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defogger Switch
341
Using the Audio System
342
Audio System Types
342
Steering Wheel Audio Switches
343
About Bluetooth
346
Using Cellular Phones
346
Using the Interior Lights
347
Interior Lights List
347
Interior Lights
348
Personal Lights
349
Illuminated Entry System
350
To Prevent 12-Volt Battery Discharge
350
Using the Storage Features
351
List of Storage Features
351
Glove Boxes
353
Upper Glove Box
353
Lower Glove Box
353
Console Box
354
Cup Holders
355
Bottle Holders
357
Auxiliary Boxes
358
When Using the Bottle Holder
358
Door Pockets
360
Card Holder
361
Sun Visors
362
Other Interior Features
362
Vanity Mirrors
363
Clock
364
After Turning the “POWER” Switch off
364
Power Outlets
365
Seat Heaters
367
Panoramic Roof Shades
369
Jam Protection Function
370
Door Lock Linked Automatic Close Function
370
If the Panoramic Roof Shades Do Not Close Normally
370
Rear Sunshades
373
Assist Grips
374
Floor Mats
375
Luggage Compartment Features
377
Cargo Hooks
377
Deck Board
377
Installing the Luggage Cover
379
Luggage Cover
379
Stowing the Luggage Cover
380
Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting
381
Automatic Car Washes
382
Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior
382
High Pressure Car Washes
382
Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Exterior
382
Aluminum Wheels
383
Front Side Windows Water-Repellent Coating
383
Cleaning and Protecting the Vehicle Interior
387
Cleaning the Leather Areas
387
Cleaning the Synthetic Leather Areas
387
Caring for Leather Areas
388
Shampooing the Carpets
388
Maintenance Requirements
390
Scheduled Maintenance
390
When Using a Car Wash
383
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
390
Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions
393
Hood
397
Positioning a Floor Jack
400
Engine Compartment
403
Engine Oil
404
Checking the Engine Oil
404
Flat Dipstick
405
Non-Flat Dipstick
405
Adding Engine Oil
405
Engine Oil Consumption
406
Coolant
408
Engine Coolant Reservoir
408
Power Control Unit Coolant Reservoir
408
Coolant Selection
409
If the Coolant Level Drops Within a Short Time of Replenishing
409
Radiator and Condenser
410
Washer Fluid
411
12-Volt Battery
413
Location
413
Removing the 12-Volt Battery Cover
413
Caution Symbol
414
Before Recharging
415
After Recharging/Reconnecting the 12-Volt Battery
415
Tires
419
Checking Tires
419
Tire Rotation
419
When to Replace Your Vehicle’s Tires
420
Tire Life
420
Tire Inflation Pressure
422
Effects of Incorrect Tire Inflation Pressure
422
Instructions for Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
423
Wheels
425
Wheel Selection
425
Aluminum Wheel Precautions
425
Air Conditioning Filter
427
Removal Method
427
Left-Hand Drive Vehicles
427
Right-Hand Drive Vehicles
427
Replacement Method
428
Checking Interval
429
If Air Flow from the Vents Decreases Dramatically
429
Electronic Key Battery
430
Replacing the Battery
430
Use a CR1632 Lithium Battery
431
If the Electronic Key Battery Is Depleted
431
Checking and Replacing Fuses
433
Left Side Instrument Panel (Left-Hand Drive Vehicles)
433
Fuse Layout and Amperage Ratings
437
Left Side Instrument Panel
440
After a Fuse Is Replaced
443
If There Is an Overload in a Circuit
443
When Replacing Light Bulbs
443
Light Bulbs
445
Front Bulb Locations
445
Rear Bulb Locations
446
Replacing Light Bulbs
447
Headlight Low Beams (Halogen Headlights)
447
Headlight High Beams
448
Front Position Lights
450
Front Turn Signal Lights
453
Rear Turn Signal Lights and Back-Up/Rear Fog Light
454
License Plate Lights
455
Replacing the Following Bulbs
456
LED Lights
456
Condensation Build-Up on the Inside of the Lens
456
5 When Trouble Arises
459
Essential Information
459
Emergency Flashers
460
If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
461
Before Towing
461
Emergency Towing
462
Installing Towing Eyelets
463
Towing with a Sling-Type Truck
464
Towing with a Wheel-Lift Type Truck
464
Using a Flat Bed Truck
465
If You Think Something Is Wrong
468
Visible Symptoms
468
Audible Symptoms
468
Operational Symptoms
468
If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds
469
Steps to Take in an Emergency if a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds
469
Electric Power Steering System Warning Light (Warning Buzzer)
478
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes on While Driving
478
Before Jacking up the Vehicle
482
If You Have a Flat Tire (Vehicles with Spare Tire)
482
Location of the Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
482
Taking out the Jack
483
Taking out the Spare Tire
483
Replacing a Flat Tire
484
Installing the Spare Tire
486
If You Have a Flat Tire (Vehicles Without a Spare Tire)
494
Location of the Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit
494
Tools and Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit
495
Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit Components
496
Compressor
497
Before Performing Emergency Repair
498
Taking out the Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit
500
Emergency Repair Method
501
If the Tire Is Inflated to more than the Specified Air Pressure
510
Note for Checking the Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit
510
The Valve of a Tire that Has Been Repaired
510
Emergency Tire Puncture Repair Kit
511
If the Hybrid System will Not Start
516
Emergency Start Function
517
If You Lose Your Keys
518
If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly
519
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
519
If the 12-Volt Battery Is Discharged
522
Charging the 12-Volt Battery
525
When the 12-Volt Battery Is Removed or Discharged
525
Correction Procedures
528
If Your Vehicle Overheats
528
If the Hybrid System Overheat Warning Light Comes on
531
If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck
534
If the Shift Position Cannot be Shifted to N
536
If Your Vehicle Has to be Stopped in an Emergency
536
6 Vehicle Specifications
539
Dimensions and Weights
540
Specifications Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)
540
Vehicle Identification Number
541
Engine Number
542
Engine Oil Selection
544
Recommended Viscosity (SAE)
545
How to Read Oil Container Labels
546
Tires and Wheels
550
Fuel Information
552
Fuel Tank Opening for Unleaded Gasoline
552
If Your Engine Knocks
552
Customization Customizable Features
554
Index
561
Abbreviation List
562
Abbreviation/Acronym List
562
Alphabetical Index
563
What to Do if
574
Gas Station Information
580
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Language
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