service indicator TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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4-2. Maintenance
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Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of th e emission control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the 12 volt battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are se t during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

504 Alphabetical index
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Rear view monitor system ......167
Rear window defogger ............217
Replacing Electronic key battery ............396
Fuses .................................... 398
Light bulbs ............................. 407
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 494
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............64
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................... 66
Child restraint system
installation ...........................110
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................349
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................................... 66
How to wear your seat belt......64
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................67
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............66
Reminder light ....................... 429
Seat belt extenders ................. 67
Seat belt pretensioners ...........65
Seating capacity....................... 176
Seats Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............110
Cleaning ................................348
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 87
Seat adjustment ...................... 57
Seat adjustment precautions...58
Service reminder indicators ..............................146
Shift lever
Transmission .........................136
Side airbags................................89
Side marker lights Switch.................................... 150 Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 73
Smart key system
Antenna location ..................... 39
Entry function .......................... 36
Starting the hybrid system .... 130
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 470
Spare tire .............................. 439
Spark plug ................................ 467
Specifications .......................... 462
Speedometer ............................ 143
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 70
Audio switches ...................... 269
Storage compartment.............. 322
Storage feature ........................ 322
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 459
Sun visors ................................ 329
Switch Fog light switch ..................... 156
Light switches ....................... 150
Power door lock switch ........... 51
“POWER” switch ................... 130
Power window switch .............. 75
Window lock switch ................. 75
Wipers and washer switch .... 158
Tail lights Switch ................................... 150
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 84
Immobilizer system ................. 81
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 470
Tire information Glossary ................................ 481
Size ....................................... 478
Tire identification number...... 477
Uniform tire quality grading ... 479
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