The Toyota Prius Repair and Maintenance Manual: 2004-2008 contains the essential information and know-how you need to take the mystery out of servicing the Toyota Prius with Hybrid Synergy Drive. You'll find step-by-step directions from safely disabling the high voltage system to real-world practical repair and maintenance procedures and full-color technical training.
The aim throughout has been simplicity and clarity, with detailed explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications. Both the professional technician and the do-it-yourself Prius owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information. Even Prius owners who have no intention of working on their vehicle will find that reading and owning this manual makes it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.
Features:
Includes 142 electrical wiring diagrams
Written for both experienced professionals and do-it-yourself owners, this book removes the mystery and explains the technology behind the Toyota Prius in an easy and understandable style.
Advanced technological features described: High voltage power inverter, hybrid motor / generators, electric air-conditioning compressor, electric power steering, continuously variable transmission, regenerative brakes and more.
Maintenance procedures from changing the oil to replacing the air / fuel ratio sensor. This manual tells you what to do and how and when to do it.
Valve clearance adjustment.
Cooling system and radiator service. Detailed instructions for checking, filling and bleeding engine and transaxle / inverter coolant.
Fuel injection and ignition system diagnostics.
Suspension repair procedures, including strut replacement.
Brakes and steering troubleshooting and repair.
Door, window, bumper, and seat service and repairs.
Electrical system service, with an illustrated component locator section.
Comprehensive wiring schematics, including power distribution and grounds.
Toyota OBD II diagnostic trouble codes, SAE defined OBD II P-codes, as well as scan tool operation.
Toyota's Emergency Response Guide.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Great manual for the price! Comment: This hardbound manual is much more complete than the Haynes repair manual. It is filled with many genuine Toyota Motor Sales illustrations-- the same ones you find in the much more expensive Toyota manual set. I have that Toyota set for my 2003 Prius, but after looking at the quality of this Bentley publication, I don't think I will need to purchase them for my newest Prius. Customer Rating: Summary: A must have for Prius owners! Comment: My husband and I had questions about our Prius and thought we should get educated regarding them. Our fuel indicator was not moving down or up and we couldn't figure out why! We researched this issue using the book and found out that the Prius has a bladder - who knew! The book instructed us to let the fuel get low enough so you are putting in at least 5 or more gallons of fuel. Well we did that and the fuel indicator started working again!
We found out many things by looking through the book that we did not know before.
Great explanations and pictures too! Customer Rating: Summary: Toyota Prius Repair Manual Comment: This is a well organized and very clearly written repair manual for the Toyota Prius. It contains all the basic information you would need for normal maintennance and servicing routine items. It is not a substitute for the Toyota factory documentation and it is lacking some details in more complex repairs but overall I found it most useful. This harcover copy is a bit pricey but since I will have the car for a long time, it made sense to get it this way. Customer Rating: Summary: Prius Repair Manual Comment: This manual is very informative with lots of good pictures.
The information is very direct without a lot of uninformative jabber.
I found lots of unique information not seen on most Websites.
I even had a service rep try and tell me the "B" gear is for battery only use.
Customer Rating: Summary: Nice, but not complete Comment: A good book, very thorough on technical details.
But, it does not add anything on top of regular US maintenance stuff.
For example, EBH, EV button or other items that are standard Toyota equipment (if not in the U.S. then in Canada and Europe).
If it had those, including sources for those original Toyota parts, I'd give it a 5.
