Toyota Prius Owner's Manual page 408

4-2. Maintenance
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Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota rec-
ommends that all repairs and maintenance service operations be carried out
by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other duly qualified and
equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered by your warranty,
please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will use genuine
Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter. There can also
be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repairers for non-
warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network will be
able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle
reliably and economically due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
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Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
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Engine missing, stumbling or pinging
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Appreciable loss of power
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Strange engine noises
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A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning system after use is normal.)
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Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon mon-
oxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system
checked immediately.)
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