Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2012PRIUS THREEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONOBD-II DRIVE CYCLESDRIVE CYCLESEVAPEVAP DRIVE CYCLE 10EVAP MONITOR (KEY-OFF MONITOR)
2012 Toyota Prius Three
EVAP Monitor (Key-Off Monitor)
2012 Toyota Prius ThreeSECTION EVAP Monitor (Key-Off Monitor)
- Preconditions
The monitor will not run unless:
- The vehicle has been driven at 48 km/h (30 mph) or more for a total of 10 minutes or more.
- The fuel tank is less than 90% full.
- The engine coolant temperature is between 5°C and 45°C (41°F and 113°F).
- The intake air temperature is between 5°C and 50°C (41°F and 122°F).
- The vehicle remains stationary (the vehicle speed is 0 km/h [0 mph]).
- Monitor Conditions
- Allow the engine to idle for at least 5 minutes.
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 6 hours (8 or 10.5 hours).NOTE: Do not start the engine until checking Monitor Status. If the engine is started, the steps described above must be repeated.
- Monitor Status
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor.
- Check the Monitor Status displayed on the Techstream.NOTE: If Incomplete is displayed, the monitor did not complete. Make sure that the preconditions have been met, and perform the Monitor Conditions again.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.