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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 348
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 352
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 355
General maintenance.......... 358
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 362
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 363
Hood ................................... 366
Positioning a floor jack........ 369
Engine compartment........... 372
12-volt battery..................... 384
Tires.................................... 389
Tire inflation pressure ......... 398
Wheels................................ 402
Air conditioning filter............ 405
Electronic key battery.......... 408
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 410
Light bulbs........................... 421
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 436
If your vehicle needs to be
towed................................ 437
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 443
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 444
If you have a flat tire........... 462
If the hybrid system will
not start............................ 476
If you lose your keys........... 478
If the electronic key does
not operate properly......... 479
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged........................ 481
If your vehicle overheats .... 487
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 491
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 493
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When trouble arises