INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA -> Operation in foreign countries for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door First Generation (1997-2003)

Operation in foreign  
countries  
Fuel pump shut−off system  
FUEL TANK CAPACITY  
If you plan to drive your Toyota in  
another country...  
The fuel pump shut off system stops sup-  
plying fuel to the engine to minimize the  
risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls  
or an airbag inflates upon collision. To  
restart the hybrid system after the fuel  
pump shut off system activates, turn the  
ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once  
and start it.  
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)  
First, comply with the vehicle registration  
laws.  
The given fuel tank capacity is measured  
on EPA/CARB ORVR testing condition  
which is approved for nominal capacity  
measurement condition.  
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-  
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane  
number).  
The fuel tank capacity is decreased at low  
ambient temperature. (decreased by about  
5 L (1.3 gal., 1.1 lmp. gal.) at 10_C  
(14_F).)  
CAUTION  
Inspect the ground under the vehicle  
before restarting the hybrid system. If  
you find that liquid has leaked onto  
the ground, the fuel system has been  
damaged and it is in need of repair.  
In this case, do not restart the hybrid  
system.  
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