maintenance TOYOTA PRIUS V 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing 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............ 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 354
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 357
General maintenance.......... 360
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 364
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 365
Hood ................................... 368
Positioning a floor jack ........ 371
Engine compartment ........... 374
12-volt battery ..................... 386
Tires .................................... 391
Tire inflation pressure ......... 400
Wheels ................................ 404
Air conditioning filter............ 407
Electronic key battery.......... 409
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 411
Light bulbs........................... 422 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 438
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 439
If you think something is wrong ............................... 445
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 446
If you have a flat tire ........... 464
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 478
If you lose your keys........... 480
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 481
If the 12-volt battery is discharged........................ 483
If your vehicle overheats .... 489
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 493
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 495
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 498
Fuel information ................. 509
Tire information .................. 512
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 527
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 533 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 536
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 537
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 540
Abbreviation list ............... 552
Alphabetical index ............ 554
What to do if... .................. 564
6Vehicle specifications7For owners
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1-1. Hybrid system
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Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from
starting. ( P. 65)
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “POWER” switch
has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

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PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 350
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 354
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 357
General maintenance....... 360
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 364
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 365
Hood ................................ 368
Positioning a floor jack ..... 371
Engine compartment ........ 374
12-volt battery .................. 386
Tires ................................. 391
Tire inflation pressure ...... 400
Wheels ............................. 404
Air conditioning filter......... 407
Electronic key battery....... 409
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 411
Light bulbs........................ 422

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
● Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
■ High pressure car washes
● Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Maintenance and care
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When using a car wash
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a posi-
tion 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
■ Aluminum wheels
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regardin g the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ Antenna installation and removal precautions
● Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
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To prevent damage to the pa noramic roof (if equipped)
Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the surface of the panoramic
roof may be damaged, or the deterioration of the coating may be acceler-
ated.
● Before washing the vehicle, remove any dust, sand or other foreign matte\
r
using water.
● Do not use harsh brushes, scrubbing brushes or sharp objects to wash the
roof. Use only soft cloths or sponges.
● Use a mild soap when removing dirt, and avoid the use of oil-based prod-
ucts (such as glass coating or car wax), alcohol-based products (such as
glass cleaner), or abrasive cleansers.
After cleaning, wash away any remaining soap with water.
● If there is iron oxide on the vehicle, wash it away with water while wiping
gently without scrubbing.
● Do not attach suction cups or sticky objects, such as stickers.
Promptly remove the information label attached to the panoramic roof after
confirming the content.
● If snow has accumulated on the roof, remove it while being careful to avoid
scratching the roof.
If there is frost or ice on the roof, avoid the use of scrapers or de-icer.