hood open TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch
lever and lift the hood.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
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 support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into
either of the slots.
Use the upper slots to open the
hood normally, or use the lower
slots when the hood needs to
be opened wide.
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
If the 12-volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota deal er or a qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow-
ing the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block
cover.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● 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, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● Check that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY” indica-
tor are off.
● For vehicles with a hybrid system, there are times when the gasoline
engine automatically starts to run or the cooling fans suddenly start to
operate. Do not touch or approach the rotating parts of the fans, etc. Doing
so may lead to fingers, clothes or tools getting caught, resulting in injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
● Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.)
● Do not use commercially available coolant additives

554 Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Garage door opener.................330
Gauges ......................................195
Glove boxes..............................305
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 434
Head restraints Adjustment .............................90
Headlight cleaner ..................... 228
Headlights
Cleaner.................................. 228
Replacing light bulbs ............. 419
Switch.................................... 211
Wattage .................................504
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning system ................................278
Seat heaters .......................... 317
Side mirrors ...........................293
Hill-start assist control ............254
Hood .......................................... 364
Hooks Cargo .................................... 326
Horn...........................................194
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....35
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............40
High voltage components........34
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 201
Ignition switch........................173
“POWER” switch ...................173 I/M test ...................................... 360
Identification
Engine ................................... 496
Vehicle .................................. 495
Ignition switch.......................... 173
Illuminated entry system......... 299
Immobilizer system ................. 116
Indicator lights ......................... 206
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 529
Inside rear view mirror ............ 105
Instrument panel light control .................................... 197
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 299
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 504
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 367
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 460
Jack handle .............................. 460
Keyless entry ............................. 69
Keys Electronic key.......................... 52
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 477
If you lose your keys ............. 476
Key number............................. 52
Keyless entry .......................... 69
Keys ........................................ 52
Mechanical key ....................... 52
“POWER” switch ................... 173
Wireless remote control key.... 69
Knee airbag .............................. 121
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 434
Fog light switch..................... 219
Foot lights ............................. 299
Hazard light switch ............... 434
Headlight switch ................... 211
Interior lights ......................... 300
Personal lights ...................... 301
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Shift lever lighting ................. 299
Turn signal lever ................... 192
Turn signal light switch ......... 192
Vanity lights .......................... 313
Wattage ................................ 504
Load capacity .......................... 270
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 77
Wattage ................................ 504
Luggage cover......................... 328
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 361
General maintenance ........... 356
Maintenance data ................. 494
Maintenance requirements ... 353
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 354 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................197
Meters ...................................195
Speed unit select button........197
Trip information display .........199
Micro dust and pollen filter .....285
Microphone
*............................338
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........105
Side mirror heater .................293
Side mirrors ...........................107
Vanity mirrors ........................313
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................196
Oil Engine oil ..............................371
Opener Back door ................................76
Fuel filler door .......................112
Hood......................................364
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............107
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................293
Outside temperature
display ....................................278
Overhead console ....................310
Overheating ..............................485
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 2Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 4
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 2Tire inflation pressureP. 502Hood lock release lever P. 364
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 496
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 497