2012 Toyota PRIUS Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 5
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Mar 26, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
T-SB-0051-13
NHTSA communication ID: 10133795
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2012-2013 model year vehicles equipped with a Display Audio Navigation System and Entune (version less than 2.2.0) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions.
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Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
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Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follow Up Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repair completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
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Starting with 2010 Model Year, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. There a re man benefits of this oil.
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On certain 2011 and 2012 model year Prius and Highlander HV vehicles, there is a possibility that the exhaust gas control actuator may develop a coolant leak. If a coolant leak occurs, the Water Temp indicator Lamp and Check engine Lamp will illuminate
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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The customer is having difficulty changing the multi-display screen from Day Mode. If the multi-display screen is set to Day Mode when the headlights are on, the setting we be memorized when the engine is turned off.
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The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
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Some 2012 model year Corolla, Prius, Prius V, Sienna, and Venza vehicles may set SRS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that are not listed in the Repair Manual. Refer to the chart in this bulletin to diagnose these DTCs.
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Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.
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This communication pertains to a current safety recall being conducted by the Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC (SET). TMS is sending this communication for informational purposes in the event you are contacted by a customer covered by this recall.
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Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
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Three NEW application have been developed to enhance the Entune experience in vehicles equipped with the Display Audio Navigation System with Entune. All customers with these vehicles have been shipped instructions on this update along with a USB drive to install the new applications. In the event that a customer requests the install be performed by a technician, follow the procedures in this bulletin to perform the update.
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Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote® and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
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Toyota models equipped with the Premium HDD Navigation (AVN/AW-EMV) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (i.e. Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the ?USB Drive ? Navigation Update? SST. A Gracenote® update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is not required to complete the Gracenote® update. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
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Toyota models equipped with the display Audio HDD Navigation System Require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation numbers are provided in an ACN pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system.
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Toyota vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
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Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
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Some 2010 ? 2012 model year Prius and 2012 model year Prius PHV vehicles may exhibit uneven brake pad wear on the rear brake pads. The vehicle may also exhibit a grinding or scraping noise due to the uneven brake pad wear. An updated rear pad kit has been developed to address this condition.
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Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an error message when they attempt to use the Entune application.
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Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an iPod Authorization error when they plug their iPhone into the USB port.
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Customers who purchase new or replacement iPhones running iOS 6 may find that Toyota a Entune application will not launch on the iPhone. The issue can occur when the customer restores/transfers their apps, contacts, etc.
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Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an error message when they attempt to use the Entune application.
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Some Phone iOS 5 customers with Denso Premium HDD Navigation (AVN) or Display Navigation w/ Entune (DNE) head units may experience an iPod Authorization error when they plug their iPhone into the USB port.
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Toyota vehicles are equipped with either conventional or run-flat tires. Sometimes punctures may occur as a result of contact with road debris or other hazards. If a puncture occurs, it may be possible to repair the tire and return it to service. With a conventional tire it is not possible to drive for an extended amount of time with the tire at low pressures as damage to the tire may occur. With run-flat tires, due to reinforced sidewalls, it is possible to drive for up to 100 miles (160 km) at speeds less than 55 mph (90 km/h) with little or no damage to the tire.
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TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CORRECT INSTRUCTION SHEET IS BEING PROVIDED TO REPLACE THE ORIGINAL CHARGING CABLE INFORMATION DUE TO A MISPRINT. *PE
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TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME MODELS, WHEN VEHICLE STARTS TO DEVIATE FROM MARKED LANES, THE LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM FAILS TO ACTIVATE BEEPING, (DEPARTURE LANE WARNING). *PE
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TOYOTA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. EXHAUST GAS CONTROL ACTUATOR MAY POSSIBLE DEVELOP COOLANT LEAK CAUSING CHECK ENGINE LAMP AND WATER TEMP INDICATOR LAMP TO ILLUMINATE. MODELS 2011-2012 HIGHLANDER HV; MODEL 2012 PRIUS V. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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TOYOTA: BULLETIN PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING PROPER MAINTENANCE, IF NECESSARY, FOR THE AUXILIARY BATTERY AND HV BATTERY FROM GRADUALLY DECREASING. *PE