service TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2012 Owner's Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing tires, wheels, tire pressure warning valves,
transmitters and tire valve caps
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pres-
sure warning valves and transmitters may be damaged if not handled
correctly.
●When replacing tire valve caps, do not use tire valve caps other than
those specified. The cap may become stuck.
■To a v o i d d a m a g e t o t h e t i r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g v a l v e s a n d t r a n s m i t -
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 4 7 7 )
■Driving on rough roads
Ta k e p a r t i c u l a r c a r e w h e n d r i v i n g on roads with loose surfaces or pot-
holes.
These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure, reducing
the cushioning ability of the tires. In addition, driving on rough roads may
cause damage to the tires themselves, as well as the vehicle’s wheels
and body.
■If tire inflation pressure of each tire becomes low while driving
Do not continue driving, or your tires and/or wheels may be ruined.

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CAUTION
■Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing
an accident.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your
To y o t a d e a l e r o r o t h e r q u a l i f i e d s e r v i c e s h o p . I n a d d i t i o n , m a k e s u r e t o
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
To y o t a d e a l e r .
●Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.
●The hybrid system is operating but the vehicle will not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If there is a malfunction in the P position control system, the smart
key system or the immobilizer system, or if the 12-volt battery is dis-
charged, the vehicle cannot be towed with the front wheels on the
ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the
vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■When performing an emergency repair
●A tire should only be repaired with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit if the damage is caused by a sharp object such as nail or screw
passing through the tire tread.
Do not remove the sharp object from the tire. Removing the object may
widen the opening and disenable emergency repair with the repair kit.
●The repair kit is not waterproof. Make sure that the repair kit is not
exposed to water, such as when it is being used in the rain.
●Do not put the repair kit directly onto dusty ground such as sand at the
side of the road. If the repair kit vacuums up dust etc., a malfunction
may occur.
■Precautions for the emergency tire puncture repair kit
●The repair kit power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle
use. Do not connect the repair kit to any other source.
●If gasoline splatters on the repair kit, the repair kit may deteriorate.
Ta k e c a r e n o t t o a l l o w g a s o l i n e t o c o n t a c t i t .
●Place the repair kit in a storage to prevent it from being exposed to dirt
or water.
●Store the re pa ir kit in the lugg age compartment ou t of reach of chil-
dren.
●Do not disassemble or modify the repair kit. Do not subject parts such
as the air pressure indicator to impacts. This may cause a malfunction.
■To a v o i d d a m a g e t o t h e t i r e p r e s s u r e w a r n i n g v a l v e s a n d t r a n s m i t -
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (→P. 4 7 7 )

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e c o n t a i n i n g m e t h a n o l .
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e t h a t c o n t a i n s M M T. I f f u e l
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.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●Yo u m a y o c c a s i o n a l l y n o t i c e l i g h t k n o c k i n g f o r a s h o r t t i m e w h i l e a c c e l e r -
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
10% ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.
Yo u r To y o t a d e a l e r w i l l h e l p a n s wer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Tr e a d w e a r
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

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Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect .........................415
Seat belt reminder light ...........537
Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ...........157
Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) .................................. 158
Child restraint system
installation ...........................209
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................429
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................158
How to wear your
seat belt ..............................156
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................159
Pre-collision seat belts ..........335
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ............161
Reminder light ....................... 537
Seat belt extenders ............... 159
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners...........651
Seat belt pretensioners .........157
Seat heaters..............................397
Seating capacity.......................348
Seats
Adjustment ...................146, 149
Adjustment
precautions .................148, 151
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............209
Cleaning ................................428
Folding down the
seatbacks............................ 150
Head restraint........................152
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 182
Seat heaters..........................397
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 262
Shift lever
Transmission......................... 245
Side airbags ............................. 184
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 507
Switch ................................... 292
Wattage................................. 620
Side mirrors
Adjusting and folding............. 169
Smart key system
Antenna location ........... 111, 127
Entry functions ...................... 108
Starting the hybrid system .... 238
SOS button ............................... 415
Spark plug ................................ 617
Specifications .......................... 610
Speedometer ............................ 257
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 165
Audio switches*
Storage feature ........................ 385
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 605
Sun visors ................................ 392
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