TOYOTA PRIUS 2004 2.G Scheduled Maintenance Guide

PASSPORT
to performance
2004 Prius
Scheduled
Maintenance Guide

Safety Precautions
Your Toyota Prius has both highvoltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12volt
system. Both DC and AC high voltage are very dangerous and can cause personal
injury, severe burns, electric shock and even fatal injury.
To avoid personal injury, please follow all caution labels attached to highvoltage
parts. Do not touch or attempt to remove or replace any highvoltage (orange
colored) wiring and connectors. Do not touch the service plug located in the
driver’s side trim of the trunk.
If an accident occurs, do not touch any highvoltage wiring, connectors or parts
such as the inverter unit or hybrid vehicle battery assembly.
Do not touch the potassium hydroxide electrolyte that might spill or leak from
the hybrid vehicle battery as the result of an accident. If potassium hydroxide
electrolyte gets on your skin or in your eyes, neutralize it immediately with a
saturated boric acid solution (ratio: 80 grams boric acid to two liters water).
Seek immediate medical attention.
If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it with a Class D powdertype fire extinguisher.

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egular maintenance is essential to obtaining the highest level of perfor
mance from your Toyota. It can also enhance your vehicle’s resale value.
This booklet is designed to help you make sure your vehicle receives
proper and timely maintenance. It includes factoryrecommended mainte
nance guidelines along with information on the extensive maintenance and
repair support available through Toyota and your dealership.
With proper maintenance and care, your vehicle will run better, last longer
and deliver more economical performance. Follow the recommendations in
this
Scheduled Maintenance Guideand you’ll enjoy reliability and peace of
mind from your Toyota for many years to come.
Documenting Your Investment
To help you verify that you’ve invested in proper maintenance, each mainte
nance log in this booklet includes space for your Toyota dealership to certify
that you obtained Genuine Toyota Service for your vehicle. The dealership will
mark the dealer service verification area with the following stamp (which
may be customized with the dealership’s name):
Additional Maintenance
In addition to scheduled maintenance, your Toyota requires ongoing general
maintenance such as fluid checks and visual inspections. These procedures
are explained in the “Vehicle Maintenance and Care” section of the
Owner’s
Manual
. Be sure to perform these procedures regularly to ensure the most
troublefree operation of your vehicle.
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Maintenance Records
Maintaining your vehicle according to the recommendations in this booklet is
required to ensure that your warranty coverage remains intact. You should keep
detailed records of vehicle maintenance, including date of service, mileage at
time of service and a description of service and/or parts installation performed.
The scheduled maintenance log in this booklet can help you document this
information. If you sell your vehicle, be sure to give your maintenance records to
the new owner.
Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because you do not have records
to show that you maintained your vehicle. However, damage or failures caused
by lack of proper maintenance are not covered under warranty.
Maintenance Providers
Maintenance and repair services may be performed by you or by any automotive
service provider you choose. Toyota will not deny a warranty claim solely because
you used a service provider other than a Toyota dealership for maintenance and
repairs. However, damage or failures caused by improper maintenance or repairs
are not covered under warranty.
DealerRecommended Maintenance
Your dealer may recommend more frequent maintenance intervals or more
maintenance services than those listed in the scheduled maintenance log. These
additional services are not required to maintain your warranty coverage. Ask your
dealer for an explanation of any recommended maintenance not included in the
scheduled maintenance log.
For a complete description of Toyota warranty coverages, see the booklet
entitled
2004 Prius Owner’s Warranty Informationlocated in your vehicle’s
glove box.
Maintenance and Toyota Warranty Coverage

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Scheduled Maintenance Logs
Vehicle Identification
Following the Charts
Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Explanation of Maintenance Items
Toyota Maintenance and Repair Support
Toyota Dealership Service
Toyota Express Lube
Lifetime Guarantee Replacement Parts
Genuine Toyota Parts and Accessories
Collision Repair Parts
DoItYourself Products
Toyota Parts Centers
Toyota Service Manuals
Service Agreements and PrePaid Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance Logs2
Vehicle Identification
Model
Inservice date
Selling dealership
Key number
Body style
Mileage at delivery
Selling dealership phone number
Vehicle Identification Number

Scheduled Maintenance Logs3
Following the Charts
The scheduled maintenance log identifies the maintenance required at each
mileage interval and corresponding time interval based on mileage of approxi
mately 833 miles per month. If you drive more than 833 miles per month, you
should obtain maintenance at the indicated mileage interval rather than the
indicated time interval.

Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs4
5,000 Miles or 6 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
10,000 Miles or 12 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage:

1 Reset the oil replacement reminder (“MAINT REQD”) light after replacing engine oil.
Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs5
15,000 Miles or 18 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs
Inspect the following:__ Ball joints and dust covers
__ Brake lines and hoses
__ Drive shaft boots
__ Engine and inverter coolant
Note: Driving in heavy traffic, on dirt roads or in urban, dusty or desert areas may shorten
the life of the cabin air filter. Replacement may be needed if you notice reduced air flow
from the air conditioner and heater or if the windows fog easily when you use the "Fresh"
mode. Consult your dealer if any of these conditions occur.
Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
Inspect engine air filter
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date:
Mileage:
__ Exhaust pipes and mountings
__ Radiator, condenser and intercooler
__ Steering gear box
__ Steering linkage and boots

Maintenance Log: 2004 Prius
Scheduled Maintenance Logs6
20,000 Miles or 24 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
25,000 Miles or 30 Months
Replace engine oil and oil filter1
Rotate tires
Visually inspect brake linings/drums and
brake pads/discs
Additional Maintenance Items for Special
Operating Conditions
Driving in desert or on dirt roads:
Inspect ball joints and dust covers
Inspect drive shaft boots
Inspect engine air filter
Inspect steering linkage and boots
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Driving while towing:
Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis
Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: Dealer Service Verification:
Date: Mileage: