open hood TOYOTA PRIUS 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ....... 555 • Sun visors ..................... 555
• Vanity mirrors................ 555
• Power outlets ................ 556
• Wireless charger ........... 557
• Armrest ......................... 565
• Coat hooks.................... 565
• Assist grips ................... 566
Garage door opener .......... 567
Safety Connect.................. 574 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 582
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 588
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 591
General maintenance ........ 594
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 597
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 598
Hood .................................. 601
Positioning a floor jack....... 603
Engine compartment ......... 604
Tires................................... 618
Tire inflation pressure ........ 628
Wheels............................... 631
Air conditioning filter .......... 634
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent ..... 637
Wiper rubber replacement..................... 642
Electronic key battery ........ 646
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 649
Headlight aim..................... 652
Light bulbs ......................... 654
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17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 747
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 752
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 691, 705
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 748
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 735
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Parking lights
*1/side marker lights/
LED accent lights
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246, 248
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 654, Watts: P. 754)
*1: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
*2: If equipped
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Energy monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 684
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Warning buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Windshield wipers and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Rear window wiper and washer switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 266
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260, 266
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 616
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 664
Fuel filler door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516, 526
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 516, 527
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520, 530
Entune Audio
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 425
Hands-free system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 474
Entune Premium Audio with Navigation
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P position switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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571-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
Riding with children
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally. ( →P. 174, 204)
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, back door,
seats etc.
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to pr operly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neut\
ral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the side windows, the moon roof (if equipped) or other features of the vehi-
cle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning message is
displayed on the mult i-information display
The pre-collision system may be tem porarily unavailable or there may be a
malfunction in the system.
● In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating
conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-
sor is hot, such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen- sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment
• When a front sensor is dirty or covered with snow, etc.
• When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice (Defogging the windshield:
→P. 520, 530)
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor
● If the PCS warning light continues to flash or remains illuminated or th\
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warning message does not disappear even though the vehicle has returned
to normal, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( →P. 410), the pre-collision brake assist and pre-collision
braking functions are also disabled.
● The PCS warning light will turn on and “VSC Turned Off Pre-Collision Brake
System Unavailable” will be displayed on the multi-information display.

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
■When closing the hood
■ Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the su pport rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■ When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood without returning the support rod properly could cause the hood to
bend.
When closing the hood, take extra care
to prevent your fingers etc. from being
caught.

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When trouble arises
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Open the hood. ( →P. 601)
Remove the engine cover.
Pull up the both ends of the cover
vertically.
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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After stopping the hybrid system and waiting for 5 minutes or
more, start the hybrid system again and check if “Hybrid System
Overheated” is shown on the multi-information display.
If the message does not disappear:
Stop the hybrid system and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed:
The hybrid system temperature has dropped and the vehicle may
be driven normally.
However, if the message appears again frequently, contact your Toyota
dealer.
WARNING
■ To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that the “Accessory”,
“Ignition ON” or mileage display ( →P. 108) on the main display and the
“READY” indicator are off.
When the hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automati-
cally start, or the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline
engine stops. Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fan,
which may lead to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler)
getting caught, resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir caps while the hybrid system and radi-
ator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant could spray out.
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808Alphabetical index
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Front turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 656
Turn signal lever ................... 246
Wattage ................................ 754
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 747
Fuel gauge ............................ 108
Gas station information ......... 820
Information ............................ 755
Refueling............................... 268
Type ...................................... 747
Warning light ......................... 675
Fuel filler door.......................... 268 Opener .................................. 270
Refueling............................... 268
When the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 271
Fuses ........................................ 649
Gas station information .......... 820
Garage door opener ................ 567
Glove box ................................. 542
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)................ 474
Head restraints ........................ 195
Head-up display ....................... 146
Headlights ................................ 248 Automatic High Beam system ......... ....................... 253
Headlight aim ................ 652, 794
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs............. 660
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ....... ................. 516, 526
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 520, 530
Seat heaters ......................... 536 High coolant
temperature
warning light.......................... 675
High mounted stoplight Replacing.............................. 660
Hill-start assist control ........... 409
Hood ......................................... 601
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 547
Coat hooks ........................... 565
Grocery bag hook ................. 548
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 198
Hybrid battery (traction battery) Location .................................. 82
Specification ......................... 747
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent .................. 83, 637
Hybrid system............................ 78 Brake Override System ........ 215
Drive-Start Control ................ 216
Emergency shut off system .......... ..................... ... 83
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ................ 117, 153, 158
EV drive mode ...................... 237
High voltage components ....... 82
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 119
Hybrid system precautions ..... 82
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 415
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch ........................ 231
Regenerative braking ............. 80
Starting the hybrid system .... 231
Vehicle proximity notification system................ 79
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 119
Hybrid transmission................ 240
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