Instruments - Fuel Gauge Inaccuracy
ELECTRICALEL008-03
REVISED
Title:
FUEL GAUGE INCLINATION METER RESET
Models:
'01 - '03 Prius
May 16, 2003
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
October 7, 2004: The Fuel Inclination Reset Procedure has been updated.
Please read entire TSB.
The previous TSB should be discarded.
Introduction
Due to the unique bladder design of the Prius fuel tank, it may be necessary to reset the fuel gauge inclination sensor if the combination meter has been replaced or the fuel level reading is determined to be inaccurate. Please follow the procedure below to reset the fuel gauge inclination sensor.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2001 - 2003 model year Prius vehicles.
Warranty Information
Fuel Inclination Reset Procedure
Please refer to diagram.
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Place the odometer display into the "ODO" mode.
4. Turn Off the ignition switch.
5. Depress and hold the "ODO/TRIP" button while turning the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Hold ODO button for 2 seconds.
6. Release and press the ODO Button three (3) more times within 5 seconds:
Release-Press-Release-Press-Release-Press and Hold. Continue to hold the ODO Button for at least 5 seconds until the Leveling Information is displayed on the Odometer.
7. Release the button.
8. Depress and hold the "ODO/TRIP" button until the odometer display confirms that reset has begun (odometer reads 1").
9. Once reset is complete, the odometer returns to normal.
10. Release the button.
11. Turn off the ignition.
NOTE:
This procedure may take several attempts. If you are interrupted or make a mistake during any part of this process, you must start over from the beginning of the entire process. Each time you start again, remove the key from the ignition and wait at least five seconds.