TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2012 1.G Warranty And Maintenance Guide
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California residents:Toyota offers you
assistance through an arbitration program
called the California Dispute Settlement
Program (CDSP). A brochure about the
program is found in your glove box. For
additional information, call the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at (800)
331-4331. You may also contact the CDSP
directly at (888) 300-6237. Failure to use
the CDSP may affect your rights and
remedies under California’s “Lemon Laws.”
Important: You must use the Dispute
Settlement Program (or, in California,
the CDSP) before seeking remedies
through a court action pursuant to the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. You
may also be required to use the
Dispute Settlement Program or CDSP
before seeking remedies under the
“Lemon Laws” of your state. Please
check the appropriate page of the
Owner’s Warranty Rights Notification
booklet for the requirements applicable
to your state.
This information about the Dispute
Settlement Programs is correct as of the
date of printing. However, the programs
may be changed without notice. For the
most current information about the
programs, call the Toyota Customer
Experience Center at (800) 331-4331.
If You Need Assistance
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Warranty Coverages at a Glance
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Warranty Coverages at a Glance
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Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited warranties
is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(“Toyota”), 19001 South Western Avenue,
Torrance, California 90509-2991, a
California corporation.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to all 2012 modelyear Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles distri-buted by Toyota that are originally sold byan authorized dealer in the United States
and normally operated or touring in the
United States, U.S. territories or Canada.
Warranty coverage is automatically
transferred at no cost to subsequent
vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty terms andconditions that may vary depending on the
part covered.Awarranty for specific partsor systems, such as the Powertrain
Warranty or Emission Performance
Warranty, is governed by the coverage setforth in that warranty as well as the
General Warranty Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the
vehicle’s in-service date, which is the firstdate the vehicle is either delivered to anultimate purchaser, leased, or used as acompany car or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered by thesewarranties are made at no charge for parts
and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be
made using new or remanufactured parts.
The decision whether a part shoul d be
repaire d
or replaced will be made by the
servicing Toyota dealership and/or Toyota.
Parts scheduled to be replaced as required maintenance are warranted until their first
replacement only.
Limitations
The performance of necessary repairs and
adjustments is the exclusive remedy underthese warranties or any implied warranties.
Toyota does not authorize any person to
create for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited to the duration of these written
warranties. Some states do not allow
restrictions on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
Your Rights Under State Law
These warranties give you specific legalrights. You may also have other rights that
vary from state to state.
General Warranty Provisions
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WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any part
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with
the exception of wheel alignment and
wheel balancing, which are covered for
12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Hybrid System Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of the components listed
here and supplied by Toyota, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What Is
Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
•Battery control module (battery
voltage sensor)
• Hybrid battery
• Hybrid control module (power
management control module)
• Inverter with converter
Coverage is for 96 months or
100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
below and in the next column and
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal
parts, timing gears and gaskets, timing
chain/belt and cover, valve covers, oil pan,
oil pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals
and gaskets.
Transaxle/Motor/Generator
Case and all internal parts, transaxle
mounts, seals and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts,
axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity
joints, front hub and bearings, seals and
gaskets.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the
state of Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
Corrosion Perforation Warranty
This warranty covers repair or replacement
of any original body panel that develops
perforation from corrosion (rust-through),
subject to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months, regardless of
mileage.
For information on how to protect your
vehicle from corrosion, see the section
entitled “Corrosion Prevention and
Appearance Care” in the
Owner’s Manual.
Towing
When your vehicle is inoperable due to
failure of a warranted part, towing service
to the nearest authorized Toyota dealership
is covered.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover damage or
failures resulting directly or indirectly from
any of the following:
•Fire, accidents or theft
• Abuse or negligence
• Misuse — for example, racing or
overloading
• Improper repairs
• Alteration or tampering, including
installation of non-Genuine Toyota
Accessories
• Lack of or improper maintenance,
including use of fluids other than
those specified in the
Owner’s Manual
•Installation of non-Genuine Toyota
Parts
• Airborne chemicals, tree sap, road
debris (including stone chips), rail
dust, salt, hail, floods, wind storms,
lightning and other environmental
conditions
• Water contamination
• Use of incompatible charging device
• Neglecting to follow correct charging
procedure
This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate warranty
provided by the tire manufacturer. See
page 30.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Gradual Capacity Reduction of
Traction Battery (Lithium-ion
Battery)
Lithium-ion battery capacity (the ability to
hold a charge) gradually reduces with time
and use. This is a natural characteristic of
lithium-ion batteries. The extent at which
capacity is reduced changes drastically
depending on the environment (ambient
temperature, etc.) and usage conditions
such as how the vehicle is driven and how
the lithium-ion battery is charged.
Reduction of lithium-ion battery capacity is
NOTcovered under warranty. In order to
lessen the possibility of capacity reduction,
follow the directions listed in the
Owner’s
Manual
under “Capacity Reduction of the
Hybrid Battery (Traction Battery).”
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and
other deterioration caused by normal wear
and tear.
Maintenance Expense
Normal maintenance services such as:
• Engine tune-ups
• Replacement of fluids and filters
• Lubrication
• Cleaning and polishing
• Replacement of spark plugs and fuses
• Replacement of worn wiper blades,
brake pads/linings and clutch linings
Vehicles With Altered Odometer
Failure of a vehicle on which the odometer
has been altered so that actual vehicle
mileage cannot be readily determined.
Salvage or Total-Loss Vehicles
Any vehicle that has ever been issued a
“salvage” title or similar title under any
state’s law; or has ever been declared a
“total loss” or equivalent by a financial
institution or insurer, such as by payment
for a claim in lieu of repairs because the
cost of repairs exceeded the cash value of
the vehicle. This exclusion does not apply
to the emission control warranties.
Incidental Damages
Incidental or consequential damages
associated with a vehicle failure. Such
damages include but are not limited to
inconvenience; the cost of transportation,
telephone calls and lodging; the loss of
personal or commercial property; and the
loss of pay or revenue.
Disclaimer of Extra Expenses and
Damages
The performance of necessary repairs
and adjustments is the exclusive
remedy under this warranty or any
implied warranty. Toyota does not
authorize any person to create for it
any other obligation or liability in
connection with this vehicle. Toyota
shall not be liable for incidental or
consequential damages resulting from
breach of this written warranty or any
implied warranty. Any implied warranty
of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited to the
duration of this written warranty,
except in states where this limitation is
not allowed.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If a dispute arises regarding your warranty
coverage, please follow the steps
described under “If You Need Assistance”
on pages 8-9. Please note that you must
use the Dispute Settlement Program (or, in
California, the CDSP) before seeking
remedies through a court action pursuant
to the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. You
may also be required to use the Dispute
Settlement Program or CDSP before
seeking remedies under the “Lemon Laws”
of your state. Please check the appropriate
page of the
Owner’s Warranty Rights
Notification
booklet (located in your glove
box) for the requirements applicable to
your state.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Emission Defect Warranty
Toyota warrants that your vehicle:
•Was designed, built and equipped to
conform at the time of sale with
applicable federal emissions
standards.
• Is free from defects in materials and
workmanship that may cause the
vehicle to fail to meet these standards.
Federal regulations require that this
warranty be in effect for two years or
24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever occurs first. However,
under the terms of the Basic Warranty,
Toyota provides coverage of three years or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Specific components may have longer
coverage under the terms of the
Powertrain Warranty. Additionally,
components marked “8/80” in the parts
list on pages 18–19 have coverage of
eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Emission Performance Warranty
Some states and localities have
established vehicle inspection and
maintenance (I/M) programs to encourage
proper vehicle maintenance. If an
EPA-approved I/M program is in force in
your area, you are eligible for Emission
Performance Warranty coverage.
Under the terms of the Emission
Performance Warranty and federal
regulations, Toyota will make all necessary
repairs if both of the following occur:
•Your vehicle fails to meet applicable
emissions standards as determined by
an EPA-approved emissions test.
• This failure results or will result in
some penalty to you — such as a fine
or denial of the right to use your
vehicle — under local, state or federal
law.
This warranty is in effect for two years or
24,000 miles from the vehicle’s in-service
date, whichever occurs first. Additionally,
components marked “8/80” in the parts
list on pages 18–19 have coverage of
eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Federal Emission Control Warranty
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED
These warranty obligations do not apply to
failures or noncompliance caused by:
•The use of replacement parts not
certified in accordance with
aftermarket parts certification
regulations.
• The use of replacement parts not
equivalent in quality or design to
original equipment parts.
Provisions under the “What Is Not
Covered” section of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty also apply to this
warranty.
WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Air/Fuel Metering System
•Air/fuel ratio feedback control system
• Electronic fuel injection system
components
– Airflow sensor
– Engine control module (8/80)
– Throttle body
– Other components
Air Induction System
• Intake manifold and intake air surge
tank
Catalyst System
•Catalytic converter and protector
(8/80)
• Constricted fuel filler neck
• Exhaust manifold
• Exhaust pipe (manifold to catalyst
and/or catalyst to catalyst)
Evaporative Control System
•Charcoal canister
• Diaphragm valve
• Fuel filler cap
• Fuel tank
8/80 = Covered for eight years or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Federal Emission Control Warranty
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