Toyota Prius Prime (2022 year). Manual in english — page 35

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Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence

(press/hold/

release) up to 3 times to
complete programming.
If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

button

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door opener motor is trained to
HomeLink

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform steps

and within the first

10 presses of the HomeLink

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage

door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

” step

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

indi-

cator to start flashing).

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator

light should turn on.

The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.HomeLink.com.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the garage
door and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals
from the garage door may not be received. To recall the previous door
operation status, press and release either HomeLink

buttons

and

simultaneously. The last

recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

Garage door operation indicators

1
2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

indicator

light

changes from continuously lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

memory.

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is discon-
nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

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Certifications for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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WARNING

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When programming a garage door or other remote control device

The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and
objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.

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Conforming to federal safety standards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible transceiver with any garage door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. This includes any garage door that cannot detect
an interfering object. A door or device without these features increases the
risk of death or serious injury.

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When operating or programming HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

buttons.

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior. . .. 574

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior. . ... 579

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements. . . . ... 585

General maintenance. . 588
Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)
programs. . . . . . . 591

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions . . . . . . 592

Hood . . . . . . . . . 595
Positioning a floor jack . .. 597
Engine compartment. . . 598
Tires . . . . . . . . .. 612
Tire inflation pressure . ... 620
Wheels . . . . . . . .. 623
Replacing the tire . . . .. 626
Air conditioning filter. . .. 637
Wiper insert

replacement . . . . . 641

Electronic key battery. . 644
Checking and replacing

fuses . . . . . . . ... 647

Headlight aim . . . . . 650
Light bulbs. . . . . . . 652

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

●

Working from top to bottom, liberally 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 thoroughly
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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Before car washes

Check that the fuel filler door and charging port lid on your vehicle are closed
properly.

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Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface,
parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.

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High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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Note for a smart key system

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 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.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. (

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P. 292)

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Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

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Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors,
causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive
slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts.

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Front side windows water-repellent coating

The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.

●

Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.

●

Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.

●

Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the
windows.

●

Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.

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Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

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WARNING

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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.

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While charging

Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.

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When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor

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Precautions regarding 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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Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in the

posi-

tion, the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

●

When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand

Off

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NOTICE

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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.

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To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger’s side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger’s side first.

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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.

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When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in the

position, the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

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NOTICE

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When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding
area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pres-
sure water may cause the device to not operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behind the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters
the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the wind-
shield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car
washer.

●

Do not use the washer on the area around the charging port lid. Water
could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.

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When raising the windshield wiper arms

Make sure to hold the hook parts of the
wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when
raising them, or it may cause deformation
of the wiper blades.

Hook parts

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

●

If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.

●

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
all remaining traces of detergent.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.

●

Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

●

Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.

●

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and water.

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:

Protecting the vehicle interior

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

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Clean the air intake vents and fil-
ters by the following procedures to
prevent dust from accumulating in
them, or to prevent them from
clogging.

The filters are attached to the back
side of the air intake vent grilles.

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Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

Remove the dust from the vents
and filters with a vacuum
cleaner etc.

Clean the vents of the both
sides.

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Cleaning the filters

If “Maintenance Required for Traction Battery Cooling Parts See
Owner’s Manual” is shown on the multi-information display, remove
the air intake vent grilles on the both sides of the rear seat and
clean the filters.

Insert a flathead screwdriver
etc. to the notch at the top of
the grille, and disconnect the
tab at the bottom to remove
the grille.

Turn over the rubber portion
beside the grille to insert the flat-
head screwdriver.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the flathead screwdriver
with a rag.

Cleaning the air intake vents and filters

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Remove the filter.

Remove dust using a vac-
uum cleaner etc. to clean the
filter.

Also, remove dust on the grille
as well as on the filter using a
vacuum cleaner.

Reinstall the filter to the origi-
nal position.

Be careful not to deform the fil-
ter or allow a gap between the
filter and the installation posi-
tion when installing the filter.

Insert the tab at the bottom of
the grille to the position, and
push the opposite side edge
in to secure the grille.

Reinstall the grille to the original
position while turning over the
rubber portion.

Start the hybrid system and check that the warning message on
the multi-information display disappears.

It may take several minutes before the warning message disappears.

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