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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hood release Pull OVERVIEW Pull up latch and raise hood Engine maintenance FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement."
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Hood release Pull OVERVIEW Pull up latch and raise hood Engine maintenance FEATURES/OPERATIONS Windshield washer fluid tank Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the "Owner's Warranty Information Booklet," "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement."
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... 6-3. Initialization...491 Items to do if...506 6 7 5 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) owners...494 Seat belt instructions for U.S. Specifications ...462 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...462 Fuel information...472 Tire information ...475 6-2. Steps to be towed ...416 If you lose your keys ...449 If the electronic key ...(in an emergency...426 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...426 If you have a flat tire...438 If the hybrid system will not start...448 If you think something is discharged...451 If your vehicle overheats ...456 If the vehicle becomes stuck ...459 6 ...
... 6-3. Initialization...491 Items to do if...506 6 7 5 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) owners...494 Seat belt instructions for U.S. Specifications ...462 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...462 Fuel information...472 Tire information ...475 6-2. Steps to be towed ...416 If you lose your keys ...449 If the electronic key ...(in an emergency...426 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...426 If you have a flat tire...438 If the hybrid system will not start...448 If you think something is discharged...451 If your vehicle overheats ...456 If the vehicle becomes stuck ...459 6 ...
Owners Manual
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...;P. 441) n When encountering flooded roads Do not drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be difficult to control your Toyota dealer check the following serious damage to slow down the vehicle. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to the...l It may cause the following situations. l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and the function of engine oil, transmission fluid for the hybrid system, etc. Driving procedures NOTICE n If you drive on a road that you get a flat tire while driving A flat or ...
...;P. 441) n When encountering flooded roads Do not drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be difficult to control your Toyota dealer check the following serious damage to slow down the vehicle. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to the...l It may cause the following situations. l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and the function of engine oil, transmission fluid for the hybrid system, etc. Driving procedures NOTICE n If you drive on a road that you get a flat tire while driving A flat or ...
Owners Manual
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... working on the engine compartment: l Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from getting in the eyes. 4 Maintenance and care 359 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Oil and other fluids may also be hot. l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, ... that may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is high. (→P. 373) n Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to turn off the hybrid system. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. l Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables and their connectors. l...
... working on the engine compartment: l Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from getting in the eyes. 4 Maintenance and care 359 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) Oil and other fluids may also be hot. l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, ... that may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is high. (→P. 373) n Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to turn off the hybrid system. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. l Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables and their connectors. l...
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After turning off , check the oil level on level ground. 4-3. n Checking the engine oil STEP 1 Park the vehicle on the dipstick. Do-it-yourself maintenance Engine compartment cover n Removing the cover Front n Installing the clips Push up center portion Insert Press 4 Maintenance and care Engine oil With the engine at operating temperature and turned off the hybrid system, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 365 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
After turning off , check the oil level on level ground. 4-3. n Checking the engine oil STEP 1 Park the vehicle on the dipstick. Do-it-yourself maintenance Engine compartment cover n Removing the cover Front n Installing the clips Push up center portion Insert Press 4 Maintenance and care Engine oil With the engine at operating temperature and turned off the hybrid system, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine. 365 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
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... engine oil pressure is too low. *1 Hybrid system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system. SRS warning light Malfunction in an emergency Stop the vehicle immediately. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer immediately.... 5 Warning light Warning light/Details Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction in: • The electronic hybrid system control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or ...
... engine oil pressure is too low. *1 Hybrid system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle's charging system. SRS warning light Malfunction in an emergency Stop the vehicle immediately. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer immediately.... 5 Warning light Warning light/Details Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction in: • The electronic hybrid system control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or ...
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...transmission is discharged. Correction procedure Check and the engine oil, and change if necessary. (U.S.A.) Check and change the engine oil. *1 Push the "P" position switch. If this case, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. The hybrid battery is left in "N" position. 5-2. High ... appropriate action in an emergency Warning light Warning light/Details Engine oil replacement reminder light Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flasher for about 15 seconds: Engine oil is displayed on and remains: Engine oil should be changed . Steps to take in accordance with the ...
...transmission is discharged. Correction procedure Check and the engine oil, and change if necessary. (U.S.A.) Check and change the engine oil. *1 Push the "P" position switch. If this case, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer. The hybrid battery is left in "N" position. 5-2. High ... appropriate action in an emergency Warning light Warning light/Details Engine oil replacement reminder light Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flasher for about 15 seconds: Engine oil is displayed on and remains: Engine oil should be changed . Steps to take in accordance with the ...
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... the tire jack Improper use other tire jacks for any purpose other vehicles, and do not put any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. l Do not raise the vehicle to an accident ...causing death or serious injury. 445 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) l Use a jack stand if it . The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to take in it is supported by a jack. Failure to follow these precautions... soon as possible after changing wheels. Steps to loosen, causing a serious accident. l Only use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. l Do not start or run the...
... the tire jack Improper use other tire jacks for any purpose other vehicles, and do not put any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. l Do not raise the vehicle to an accident ...causing death or serious injury. 445 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) l Use a jack stand if it . The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to take in it is supported by a jack. Failure to follow these precautions... soon as possible after changing wheels. Steps to loosen, causing a serious accident. l Only use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. l Do not start or run the...
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...power control unit coolant Capacity ...467 Checking ...371 Preparing and checking before winter ...177 Engine oil Capacity ...466 Checking ...365 Preparing and checking before winter ...177 Engine oil maintenance data ...369 Event data recorder ...424 G Garage door opener ...339 Gas station information ... headlights precautions ...414 Replacing light bulbs...407 Switch ...150 Wattage...471 Heaters Side mirror ...217 Hood...361 Hooks Cargo ...336 Hybrid system Emergency shut off system...27 Energy monitor / consumption screen ...27 High-voltage components ...26 Power switch...130 F Floor ...
...power control unit coolant Capacity ...467 Checking ...371 Preparing and checking before winter ...177 Engine oil Capacity ...466 Checking ...365 Preparing and checking before winter ...177 Engine oil maintenance data ...369 Event data recorder ...424 G Garage door opener ...339 Gas station information ... headlights precautions ...414 Replacing light bulbs...407 Switch ...150 Wattage...471 Heaters Side mirror ...217 Hood...361 Hooks Cargo ...336 Hybrid system Emergency shut off system...27 Energy monitor / consumption screen ...27 High-voltage components ...26 Power switch...130 F Floor ...
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...list ...318 Replacing light bulbs ...407 Turn signal lever...140 Vanity lights ...330 Wattage ...471 Load capacity ...176 Odometer ...143 Oil Engine oil ...365 Opener Fuel filler door ...78 Hood...361 Back door ...54 Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding...73 Outside temperature ...display ...189 Overheating, Hybrid system ...456 Parking brake ...142 Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ...407 Switch...150 Wattage...471 Personal lights ...320...
...list ...318 Replacing light bulbs ...407 Turn signal lever...140 Vanity lights ...330 Wattage ...471 Load capacity ...176 Odometer ...143 Oil Engine oil ...365 Opener Fuel filler door ...78 Hood...361 Back door ...54 Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding...73 Outside temperature ...display ...189 Overheating, Hybrid system ...456 Parking brake ...142 Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ...407 Switch...150 Wattage...471 Personal lights ...320...
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... light P. 429 Master warning light P. 430 High coolant temperature P. 430 warning light VSC warning light P. 428 Automatic headlight leveling system warning P. 428 light Low engine oil pressure P. 427 warning light Engine oil replacement P. 430 reminder light Hybrid battery warning P. 430 light Hybrid system warning P. 427 light 508 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) What to do if...
... light P. 429 Master warning light P. 430 High coolant temperature P. 430 warning light VSC warning light P. 428 Automatic headlight leveling system warning P. 428 light Low engine oil pressure P. 427 warning light Engine oil replacement P. 430 reminder light Hybrid battery warning P. 430 light Hybrid system warning P. 427 light 508 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802) What to do if...
Warranty, Maitenance, Services Guide
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...engine vibration and adjust if necessary. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. Tighten connections or replace ...based on replacement with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate, non-amine, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (i.e. ... Owner's Manual.) NOTE: Your Toyota is used, replacement intervals may be different. If another type of low phosphates and organic acids). 2008 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE...
...engine vibration and adjust if necessary. ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Replace the oil filter and drain and refill the engine oil at specified intervals. Tighten connections or replace ...based on replacement with Genuine Toyota Super Long-Life Coolant or similar high-quality non-silicate, non-amine, non-borate ethylene-glycol coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technology (i.e. ... Owner's Manual.) NOTE: Your Toyota is used, replacement intervals may be different. If another type of low phosphates and organic acids). 2008 Prius Scheduled Maintenance Guide EXPLANATION OF MAINTENANCE...
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...oil pump, engine mounts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets. Coverage is for 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Hybrid System Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the components listed here and supplied by Toyota... indicated under "What Is Not Covered" on pages 12-13: Battery control module Hybrid battery Hybrid control module Inverter with the exception of any part supplied by Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated under "What Is Not Covered" on pages 12-13...
...oil pump, engine mounts, engine control computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals and gaskets. Coverage is for 12 months or 20,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Hybrid System Warranty This warranty covers repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of the components listed here and supplied by Toyota... indicated under "What Is Not Covered" on pages 12-13: Battery control module Hybrid battery Hybrid control module Inverter with the exception of any part supplied by Toyota, subject to the exceptions indicated under "What Is Not Covered" on pages 12-13...