flat tire TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2014 1.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the plug-in hybrid system and adjusting
and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 426
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 430
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 433
General maintenance.......... 436
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 442
Hood ................................... 445
Positioning a floor jack ........ 448
Replacing the tire ................ 451
Engine compartment ........... 462
12-volt battery ..................... 474
Tires .................................... 479
Tire inflation pressure ......... 489
Wheels ................................ 493
Electronic key battery.......... 496
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 498
Light bulbs........................... 510 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 526
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 527
If you think something is wrong ............................... 534
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 535
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 548
If you have a flat tire ........... 569
If the hybrid system will not start .................................. 591
If you lose your keys........... 593
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 594
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 597
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 608
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 610
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 479
P. 451
P. 623
P. 629
Rear side marker lights P. 294
Side doors P. 138
Tail lights P. 294
: If equipped
*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Rear turn signal lights P. 256
License plate lights P. 294
Camera*
Back door P. 144
Rear window wiper P. 306
Rear window defoggers P. 377
Charging port P. 77

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Before driving
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Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. If there
is improper tire inflation pressure in the tires, the driving range
when in EV mode will become shorter, and fuel consumption
when in HV mode will increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause lar ge amounts of friction, their use
on dry roads can lead to increas ed fuel and electricity consump-
tion.
■ Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can require excessive energy. Avoid
leaving unnecessary lu ggage in the vehicle.
Also, equipping a large roof rack can cause excessive energy
consumption in the same way as carrying heavy luggage.
■ Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically,
warming up is not necessary.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 451)

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CAUTION
■Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand, tread
pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are
installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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Stolen Vehicle Location
If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect can work with local author-
ities to assist them in locating and recovering the vehicle. After fil-
ing a police report, call the Safe ty Connect response center at 1-
800-25-TOYOTA (1-800-255-3987) and follow the prompts for
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforc ement with recovery of a stolen
vehicle, Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle location data may, under
certain circumstances, be shared with third parties to locate your
vehicle. Further information is available at Toyota.com.
■ Emergency Assistance Button (“SOS”)
In the event of an emergency on the road, push the “SOS” button
to reach the Safety Connect response center. The answering
agent will determine your vehicl e’s location, assess the emer-
gency, and dispatch the necessary assistance required.
If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, tell the response-center agent
that you are not experiencing an emergency.
■ Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connect
response-center agent, who can help with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel deliv ery, etc. For a description of the
Roadside Assistance services and th eir limitations, please see the
Safety Connect Terms and Conditions, which are available at
To y o t a . c o m .

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 426
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 430
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 433
General maintenance....... 436
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 442
Hood ................................ 445
Positioning a floor jack ..... 448
Replacing the tire ............. 451
Engine compartment ........ 462
12-volt battery .................. 474
Tires ................................. 479
Tire inflation pressure ...... 489
Wheels ............................. 493
Electronic key battery....... 496
Checking and replacing fuses ............... 498
Light bulbs........................ 510

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors • Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood • Does the engine hood lock sys-
tem work properly?
Fluid leaks • There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires • Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear window
wiper • The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/rear window without
streaking or skipping.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (
P. 463)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 498)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 510)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 469)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 489)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 472)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)