coolant level TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2015 1.G Owners Manual

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 472)
Engine/power control unit coolant Is the engine/power control unit
coolant at the correct level?
(P. 469)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 465)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects. (
P. 471)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 474)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (P. 476)• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 472)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power control unit coolant
level ( P. 469)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)

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Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
P. 476
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 469)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 465)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 466)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 469)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 472)
Fuse box ( P. 499)
Radiator ( P. 471)
Condenser ( P. 471)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 474)

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Maintenance and care
Coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the full (“FULL” or “F”)
and low (“LOW” or “L”) lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system
is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line. (P. 625)
Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(P. 625)
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■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized water. (M inimum temperature: -31F [-35 C])
Canada: “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized water. (M inimum temperature: -44F [-42 C])
For more details about coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine/power control unit coolant reser-
voir caps, drain cock and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
CAUTION
■When the hybrid system is hot
Do not remove the engine/power control unit coolant reservoir caps.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the
cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

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5-1. Essential information
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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW ” lines on the reservoir.Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW ”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and turn the air conditioning system
on to check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to
check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on
immediately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by
checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these,
turn the air conditioning system on and off repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system im mediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display
Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Stop the hybrid system and carefully lift the hood.
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, inspect the hoses
and radiator core (radiator) for
any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F”
“L”
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STEP 3
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686 Alphabetical index
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Tonneau cover ......................... 410
Tools ......................................... 454
Total load capacity................... 354
Touch tracer display ................263
TowingDinghy towing........................ 361
Emergency towing................. 532
Trailer towing......................... 360
TRAC ......................................... 333
Traction control........................ 333
Trailer towing ........................... 360
Transmission
Hybrid transmission............... 249
P position switch ................... 252
Trip information ....................... 279
Trip meter ................................. 278
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 511
Switch.................................... 259
Wattage ................................. 628
USB port
*................................. 387
Vanity lights Vanity lights ........................... 399
Wattage ................................. 628
Vanity mirrors........................... 399
Vehicle data recordings ............24
Vehicle identification number ................................... 619
Vehicle proximity notification system ......................................38
Vehicle stability control........... 333
VSC............................................ 333 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 537
Open door ............................ 541
Seat belt reminder................. 541
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 539
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................ 540
Brake system ................ 537, 540
Charging system .... ............... 538
Cruise control ........................ 540
Electric power steering
system ................................ 539
High coolant temperature...... 538
Hybrid system ....................... 539
Low fuel level ........................ 541
Low tire pressure .................. 542
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 539
Open door ............................. 541
Pre-collision system .............. 540
Radar cruise control. ............. 540
Seat belt warning light........... 541
Slip indicator ......................... 540
SRS airbags .......................... 539
Tire pressure warning light.... 542U
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 542
or
P. 539
or
P. 537P. 539
P. 538P. 540
P. 538P. 540
P. 540
or
P. 539P. 540
P. 539P. 540
Master warning light ABS warning light
Brake system warning
light (red indicatorF
Electric power steering
system warning light
Charging system
warning lightPre-collision system
warning light
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High coolant
temperature warning
light
Slip indicator light
Brake system warning
light (yellow indicator)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light
SRS warning lightCruise control indicator
light
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