2013 Toyota Prius V Technical Service Bulletins

497 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Toyota Prius V. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10060839Jan 9, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133884Jan 8, 2013Electrical system. 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…
• 10133882Jan 8, 2013Electrical system. 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.
• 10060838Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060835Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060834Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060833Jan 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133915Jan 3, 2013Air bags. 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.
• 10133878Jan 2, 2013Electrical system. 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…
• 10133964Dec 21, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10133942Dec 13, 2012Equipment. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10133962Dec 7, 2012Engine. Starting with the 2010 MY, Toyota began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10062011Nov 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134022Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10134021Oct 17, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10133994Oct 17, 2012Equipment. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change…
• 10133993Oct 17, 2012Equipment. Pre-delivery service check sheet
• 10133992Oct 17, 2012Equipment. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil change…
• 10133991Oct 17, 2012Equipment. Pre-delivery service check sheet
• 10061659Oct 17, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061658Oct 17, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133988Oct 16, 2012Tires. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a procedure to adjust tire pressure correctly when outside temperature is significantly colder or warmer than shop temperature. Seasonal temperature change can dramatically alter tire pressure, which can cause the tire pressure warning lamp to illuminate.
• 10133987Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). The following inspection procedure has been developed to confirm the proper operation of the Smart Key…
• 10133986Oct 16, 2012Equipment. 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side, and if applicable, the passenger?s side and rear seat floor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor…
• 10133985Oct 16, 2012Tires. During the manufacturing process tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
• 10133984Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10133983Oct 16, 2012Equipment. To ensure the off-board charging functions and charging system are operating properly, inspect the charging functions during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) following the procedures in this bulletin.
• 10133982Oct 16, 2012Wheels, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering, Electrical system. The Advanced Parking Guidance System (or Park Assist) assists the driver during parking and parallel parking by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle and controlling the steering wheel with the vehicle in reverse. Removing the short pin or disconnecting the battery interrupts power to the Steering Angle Sensor.
• 10133981Oct 16, 2012Wheels. The Rear Wheel Extension Pads are located in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the Rear Wheel Extension Pads on the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) using the following procedure.
• 10133980Oct 16, 2012Electrical system. If Prius vehicles are put into storage, the state of charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper maintenance is necessary.
• 10133979Oct 16, 2012Equipment. The Front Spoiler Under Cover and Rear Side Spoiler are located in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the Front Spoiler Under Cover and Rear Side Spoiler on the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) using the following procedure.
• 10061656Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061655Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061654Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061653Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061652Oct 16, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134020Oct 11, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10134019Oct 11, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10062023Oct 11, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062022Oct 11, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10134018Oct 10, 2012Electrical system. 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.
• 10062021Oct 10, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060753Jul 23, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061572Apr 2, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060677Jan 10, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10197476May 4, 2001Equipment. Replacement vin plates.
• 10197473Jan 18, 1991Equipment. Product general information.

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