ECU TOYOTA PRIUS 2003 1.G Owner's Guide

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If you are a skilled doityourself
mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are
recommended. Please be aware that
doityourself maintenance can affect your
warranty coverage. See ”Owner ’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or ”Owner ’s Manual
Supplement” for the details.
145.General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance
items that should be performed as fre-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
ing the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take your
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
mended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.
CAUTION
Make these checks only where ade-
quate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
page 221 in Section 82 for additional
information.Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Section 82 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires according to the mainte-
nance schedule. (For scheduled mainte-
nance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-
er ’s Manual Supplement”.) See page 223
in Section 82 for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors and trunk operate
smoothly and all latches lock securely.
Make sure the engine hood secondary
latch secures the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.

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INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraint move up and down smooth-
ly and that the locks hold securely in any
latched position.Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the pedal has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Hybrid transaxle ”Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ”P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See page 231 in Section 83 for
additional information.
Coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see
through reservoir when the hybrid system
is cold. See page 216 in Section 82 for
additional information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page 218 in
Section 82 for additional information.

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4. Install the rubber cover as shown,and fit it securely on the boss. Plug
in the connector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits securely
on the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
—Parking lights
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83p017
83p010
RIGHTHAND FRONT TURN SIGNAL
LIGHT: Remove the clip and take out
the air cleaner inlet.
Remove and install the clip as shown in
the following illustration.
LEFTHAND FRONT TURN SIGNAL: Re-
move the upper part of the washer fluid
reservoir while pinching the lever.
—Front turn signal lights

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Trunk
17. DOME 15 A: Audio system, multiinfor-
mation display, interior light, trunk light,
power window system, wireless remote
control system
18. TURNHAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights,
Emergency flasher
19. PANEL 5 A: Audio system, ashtray
light, headlight beam level control sys-
tem, emergency flasher
20. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meter, emer-
gency flasher, rear window defogger,
service reminder indicator and warning
buzzers, backup light, power window
system, air c onditioning system 21. HTR 10 A:
Air conditioning system
22. TAIL 7.5 A: Parking lights, tail lights,
license plate lights, side marker lights
23. ECUIG 5 A: Air conditioning system,
antilock brake system, electric power
steering, daytime running light system
24. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplights, antilock brake system
25. ACC 10 A: Antilock brake system
warning light, clock, audio system, mul-
tiinformation display, shift lock system
26. WIPER 30 A: Windshield wiper
27. ECUB 7.5 A: Air conditioning system,
daytime running light system, electric
power steering system, hybrid vehicle
immobiliser system
28. CIG 15 A: Power outlet
29. WASHER 15 A: Washer
30. DOOR 30 A: Power door lock system
31. SRS ACC 10 A: SRS airbags, seat
belt pretensioners
32. OBD II 7.5 A: No circuit
33. PWR1 20 A: Power window system
34. AM1 5 A: “ACC”, “CIG”, “SRS ACC”,
“WASHER”, “HTR”, “WIPER”, “ECUIG”
and “GAUGE” fuses
35. DC/DCS 5 A: Inverter and converter 36. HTR NO.3 50 A:
Air conditioning sys-
tem
37. EMPS 50 A: Electric power steering
38. ABS NO.1 40 A: Antilock brake sys-
tem
39. MF HEAD 30 A: Daytime running light
system
40. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
41. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
42. ABS NO.2 30 A: Hydraulic brake
booster