2008 Toyota Prius Owners Manual

Take out the mechanical key.

STEP 2

Remove the cover.

Remove the battery cover bolts, the battery cover and depleted battery.

Insert a new battery with the “+” terminal facing up.

STEP 3

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n If the electronic key battery is discharged

The following symptoms may occur. l The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-

erly.

l The operational range is reduced.

n Use a CR2032 lithium battery

l Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera

stores.

l Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toy-

ota dealer.

l Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.

CAUTION

n Removed battery and other parts

Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.

NOTICE

n For normal operation after replacing the battery

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. l Always work with dry hands.

Moisture may cause the battery to rust.

l Do not touch or move any other components inside the electronic key. l Do not bend the battery terminals.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Checking and replacing fuses

If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary. STEP 1

Turn the “POWER” switch to OFF mode. Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary. →P. 365
Open the fuse box cover.

STEP 2

STEP 3

Engine compartment

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Driver’s side instrument panel

Remove the lid.

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Luggage compartment

Remove the cover.

STEP 4

After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat- ings” (→P. 401) for details about which fuse to check.

STEP 5

Remove the fuse with the pull- out tool.

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Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid.

Normal fuse Blown fuse Contact your Toyota dealer.

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STEP 6

Check if the fuse has blown.

Type A

Type B

Type C

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings

n Driver’s side instrument panel

Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

30 A 40 A 15 A 30 A 15 A 20 A

7.5 A

10 A

7.5 A 7.5 A 25 A 25 A

Power windows Rear window defogger Outside rear view mirror heater Windshield wiper Rear wiper Washer Smart key system, power win- dows, touch screen, electric power steering, theft deterrent system Gauge and meter, backup lights, emergency flasher, power win- dows On-board diagnosis system Stop lights Power door lock system “POWER OUTLET”, “ACC” fuses

PWR DEF

3 M/HTR 4 WIP 6 WSH

RR WIP

ECU-IG

8 GAUGE

9 OBD 10 STOP 11 DOOR 12 ACC-B

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Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

13 ECU-B

14 AM1

15 TAIL

16 PANEL

17 A/C (HTR) 18 FR DOOR 19 PWR OUTLET 20 ACC 21 PWR OUTLET

FR

22

IGN

15 A

7.5 A

10 A

7.5 A

10 A 20 A 15 A 7.5 A

15 A

7.5 A

Touch screen, power windows, air conditioning system Hybrid system Tail lights, license plates light, parking lights Touch screen, clock, audio sys- tem, instrument panel lights Air conditioning system Power windows Power outlet Audio system, touch screen, clock

Power outlet

Hybrid system, hybrid vehicle immobilizer system, SRS airbags

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n Engine compartment

Fuse 23 SPARE 24 SPARE 25 DRL

26 H-LP RH LO

27 H-LP LH LO

28 H-LP HI RH 29 H-LP HI LH

30 EFI

31 AM2
32 HORN 33 HEV

Ampere

30 A 15 A 7.5 A 10 A*1
15 A*2
10 A*1
15 A*2
10 A 10 A

15 A

15 A 10 A 20 A

34 P CON MAIN

7.5 A

Circuit

Spare Spare Daytime running light system

Right-hand headlight (low beam)

Left.hand headlight (low beam)

Right-hand headlight (high beam) Left-hand headlight (high beam) Multiport fuel injection system/ sequential multiport fuel injection system “IGN” fuse, ignition system Horn Hybrid system Parking control system, hybrid vehicle immobilizer system

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Fuse

Ampere

Circuit

35 ABS-1
36 ETCS 37 BATT FAN

38 HAZ

39 DOME

40 ABS MAIN3
41 ABS MAIN2
42 ABS MAIN1
43 FR FOG 44 CHS W/P 45 AMP 46 PTC HTR2
47 PTC HTR1
48 CDS FAN

25 A 10 A 10 A

10 A

15 A

15 A 10 A 10 A 15 A 10 A 30 A 30 A 30 A 30 A

Anti-lock brake system Electronic throttle control system Battery cooling fan Turn signal lights, emergency flasher Audio system, interior lights, Smart key system, gauge and meter, turn signal lights, luggage room light, clock Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system Anti-lock brake system Fog lights CHS W/P Audio system PTC heater PTC heater Electric cooling fan

*1: Vehicles with halogen headlights (low beam) *2: Vehicles with discharge headlights (low beam)

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n Luggage compartment

Fuse 49 DC/DS-S 50 MAIN

Ampere

5 A 120 A

Circuit

Inverter and converter Hybrid system

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CAUTION

n To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire

Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury. l Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any

other object in place of a fuse.

l Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.

Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix. This can cause extensive damage or even fire.

l Do not modify fuses or the fuse box.

NOTICE

n Before replacing fuses

Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toy- ota dealer.

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You may replace the following bulbs yourself. For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your Toyota dealer. n Prepare a replacement light bulb.

Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (→P. 471)

n Remove the engine compartment cover if necessary.

→P. 365

n Front bulb locations

Front turn signal lights

Parking and front side marker lights

Headlights

ITY43P038

n Rear bulb locations

Tail and rear side marker lights

Licence plate lights

Rear turn signal light

Back-up light

ITY43P039

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Replacing light bulbs

n Headlights (vehicles with halogen bulbs) STEP 1

Unplug the connector.

STEP 2

Remove the rubber cover.

ITY43P040

Release spring.

the bulb

retaining

STEP 3

ITY43P041

ITY43P042

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STEP 4

Remove the bulb.

ITY43P043

n Parking and front side marker lights STEP 1

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

ITY43P044

STEP 2

Remove the light bulb.

ITY43P045

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n Front turn signal lights STEP 1

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 2

Remove the light bulb.

ITY43P046

ITY43P047

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n Back-up lights, tail and rear side maker lights STEP 1

Open the back door and remove the cover.

ITY43P048

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

Rear turn signal light Back-up light Tail and rear side marker light

Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light Back-up light Tail and rear side marker light

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n License plate lights STEP 1

Remove the upper trim board.

Turn the bulb base counterclock- wise.

STEP 2

ITY43P051

ITY43P052

STEP 3

Remove the light bulb.

n Front fog lights

ITY43P053

If the high mounted stoplight has burnt out, have it replaced by your Toyota dealer.

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n Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens

Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations. Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction. l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens. l Water has built up inside the headlight.

n LED light bulbs

The tail, tail/stop and high mounted stoplights consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced. If two or more LEDs in a stoplight burn out, your vehicle may not conform to local laws (SAE).

n High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights

If voltage to the high-intensity discharge bulbs is insufficient, the light may not come on, or may go out temporarily. The high-intensity discharge bulbs will come on when normal power is restored.

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CAUTION

n Replacing light bulbs

l Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately

after turning off the headlights. The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

l Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the

bulb by the plastic or metal portion. If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.

l Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens. l Do not take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight bulbs, con-

nectors, power supply circuits, or related components. Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.

n High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights

l Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing high-intensity discharge

headlights (including light bulbs).

l Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the headlights are turned on. An extremely high voltage of 20000V will be discharged and could result in serious injury or death by electric shock.

n To prevent damage or fire

Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential information If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck. Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/pro- vincial and local laws. If towing from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheel and axles must be in good condition. (→P. 420) If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer before towing. l The hybrid system is running, but the vehicle will not move. l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

Emergency towing

If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the emergency towing eyelet. This should only attempted on hard, surfaced roads for short distances below 18 mph (30km/h). A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in good condition.

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Towing eyelet

ITY51P001

n Emergency towing procedure

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Release the parking brake. Put the shift lever in “N”. Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY (hybrid system off) or ON mode hybrid system operating).

CAUTION

n While towing

l Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.

Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cable or chain. If the hybrid system is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

NOTICE

n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the four wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.

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Installing towing eyelet

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the vehicle body, as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the hole and tighten partially by hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet securely using a wheel nut wrench.

ITY51P002

ITY51P003

ITY51P004

n Location of the emergency towing eyelet

→P. 438

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CAUTION

n Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle

Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.

Towing with a sling-type truck

ITY51P005

NOTICE

n To prevent body damage

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck

From front

Release the parking brake.

From rear

ITY51P006

ITY51P007

Use a towing dolly under the front wheel.

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NOTICE

n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission

Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with the ground.

n To prevent damaging the vehicle

l Do not tow the vehicle with the “POWER” switch OFF.

The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel straight.

l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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Using a flat bed truck

If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle, the angles shaded in black must be 45°. Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged.

ITY51P008

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5-1. Essential information 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. n Visible symptoms

l Fluid leaks under the vehicle

(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

l Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear l Engine coolant temperature display indicates that the temper-

ature is higher than normal. (→P. 146)

n Audible symptoms

l Changes in exhaust sound l Excessive tire squeal when cornering l Strange noises related to the suspension system l Pinging or other noises related to the hybrid system

n Operational symptoms

l Engine missing, stumbling or running rough l Appreciable loss of power l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road l Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost

touches the floor

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5-1. Essential information Event data recorder

Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).

In a crash or a near car crash event

The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the follow- ing information: l Gasoline engine speed l Whether the brake pedal was applied or not l Vehicle speed l To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed l Position of the transmission shift lever l Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not l Driver’s seat position l SRS airbag deployment data l SRS airbag system diagnostic data l Front passenger’s occupant classification The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.

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Disclosure of the data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: l An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for

a leased vehicle) is obtained

l Officially requested by the police or other authorities l Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit l Ordered by a court However, if necessary Toyota will: l Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance l Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without dis- closing details of the vehicle owner, and only when it is deemed necessary

l Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification informa-

tion to a non-Toyota organization for research purposes

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys- tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light and warning buzzer* (red indictor) • Low brake fluid • Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released, the system is operating normally.

*:Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph (5 km/h) or more.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.

The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi- cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.

Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.

*1

Hybrid system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction in: • The electronic hybrid system control system; • The electronic throttle control system; or • The transmission control system. SRS warning light Malfunction in: • The SRS airbag system; • Front passenger occupant classification system; or • The seat belt pretensioner system.

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Warning light

Warning light/Details

Vehicle stability control system warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Enhanced VSC system. Automatic headlight leveling system warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the automatic headlight level- ing system.

ABS warning light Malfunction in: • The ABS; or • The brake assist system.

Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake sys- tem.

Electric power steering system warning light Malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering).

*1

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

or

*1

*1

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Have the malfunction repaired immediately.

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off.

Warning light

Warning light/Details

Correction procedure

Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
A door or a back door is not fully closed. Low fuel level warning light Remaining fuel (Approximately 3.0 gal. [11.4 L, 2.5 Imp.gal.] or less) Driver’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver to fasten his/her seat belt. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the front passen- ger to fasten his/her seat belt. Tire pressure warning light When the light comes on: Low tire inflation pressure.

When the light stays on after blinking for 1 minute: Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system.

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Check that all doors and the back door are closed.

Refuel the vehicle.

Fasten the seat belt.

Fasten the seat belt.

Adjust the tire inflation pressure.

Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

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Warning light

(U.S.A.)

*1

Warning light/Details Engine oil replacement reminder light Illuminates for about 3 sec- onds and then flasher for about 15 seconds: Engine oil is scheduled to be changed. Comes on and remains: Engine oil should be changed. Hybrid battery warning light The hybrid battery voltage drops when the transmis- sion is left in “N” position.

The hybrid battery is dis- charged.

High coolant temperature warning light Indicates high engine cool- ant temperature Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and flashes to indicate that the master warning system has detected a malfunc- tion.

Correction procedure

Check and the engine oil, and change if necessary.

Check and change the engine oil.

Push the “P” position switch.

If this light comes on with the “READY” light on in this case, have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.

→P. 456

Take appropriate action in accordance with the mes- sage displayed on the multi- information display.

*1:This warning light is displayed on the touch screen. *2:Open door warning buzzer:

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*3:Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:

The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver and front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at lest 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.

Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with smart key system)

After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turn off.

Alarm

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

The driver has removed the smart key from the vehicle while the hybrid system is not OFF and the shift lever is in a position other than “P”. The driver has removed the smart key from the vehicle while the hybrid system is not OFF and the shift lever is in the “P” posi- tion. A passenger has removed the smart key from the vehicle while the hybrid system is not OFF.

Pressing the “P” position switch before removing the smart key from the vehicle and turning the hybrid system OFF.

Turn the hybrid sys- tem OFF and remove the key from the vehicle.

Check whether the passenger leaving the vehicle is carry- ing the smart key.

431

Interior and exterior alarm: One beep (sounds con- tinuously)

Interior alarm: One beep Exterior alarm: 3 beeps

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Alarm

Warning

light

Details

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm: One beep (sounds for 2 seconds)

Interior alarm: One beep

(for 5 seconds)

The lock button has been pressed while the hybrid system is not OFF and the shift position is in “P”. The vehicle’s ID code detection system has judged that the smart key is not present when the “POWER” switch is pressed.

Turn the hybrid sys- tem OFF.

Check that the smart key is in the vehicle and within the detection area.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

n If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving

First check the following:

Is your vehicle low on gas? If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately. Is the fuel tank cap loose? If it is, tighten it securely.

The light will go off after taking several driving trips. If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

n Power steering warning light

When the voltage is low or drops, the power steering warning light may come on.

n SRS warning light

This warning light system monitors the following: l The airbag sensor assembly l Front airbag sensors l The curtain shield airbag sensors l The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies l The driver’s seat position sensor l Driver’s seat belt buckle switch l The front passenger occupant classification ECU l The pressure sensor l The belt tension sensor l “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights l Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch l The inflators l The warning light l The interconnecting wiring and power sources

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n Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder

If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec- tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.

n When the tire pressure warning light comes on

Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch should not turn off the tire pressure warning light.

n The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes

The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper- ature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light.

n If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative

The tire pressure warning system may become inoperative in the follow- ing conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)

If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit- ters are used. If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered. If the tire inflation pressure is more than 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2
or bar).

The system may be disabled in the following conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)

If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby. If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle. If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed. If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or wheel housings. If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. If tire chains are used.

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n If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1

minute frequently If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre- quently when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

n Precaution when installing a different tire

When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres- sure warning system may not operate properly.

CAUTION

n When the power steering warning light comes on

The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly hold and operate it using more force than usual. n If the tire pressure warning light comes on

Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.

• Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the

tire inflation pressure immediately.

• If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.

• Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deterio-

rate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

n If a blowout or sudden air loss should occur

The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

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CAUTION

n Maintenance of the tires

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ- ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi- nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under- inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub- stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light).

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CAUTION

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operat- ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi- cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi- mately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari- ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres- sure warning system) malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter- nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to continue to function properly.

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Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided. n Before jacking up the vehicle

l Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface. l Set the parking brake. l Push the “P” position switch l Stop the engine. l Turn on the emergency flashers.

n Location of the spare tire, jack and tools

Towing eyelet

Jack

Wheel nut wrench Jack handle

Spare tire

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n Compact spare tire

The compact tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy and per- mits easier installation in case of a flat tire.

The compact spare is designed for temporary emer- gency use only.

tire

n The compact spare tire

l The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.

l Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare

tire. (→P. 470)

n Tread life

The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up to 3000 miles (4800 km) depending on road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. (→P. 379)

n When using the compact spare tire

As the spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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Taking out the jack.

STEP 1

Open the auxiliary box. (→P. 336)

STEP 2

Unlock the tightening strap.

After storing the jack, make sure it is securely held by the tightening strap.

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Taking out the spare tire

STEP 1

Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire.

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Replacing a flat tire

STEP 1

Chock the tires.

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Front

Rear

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Left-hand side Right-hand side

Left-hand side

Right-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire Behind the rear left-hand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire

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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

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Turn the tire jack portion “A” by hand until the notch of the jack is in contact with the jack point.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

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Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

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STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

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Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, and the tire may come off the vehicle.

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each nut by hand to approximately the same amount. Tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel sheet.

Installing the spare tire

STEP 1

STEP 2

Tapered portion

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Disc wheel sheet ITY52P011

STEP 3

Lower the vehicle.

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STEP 4