T-SB-0043-25

July 11, 2025

2026 Prius and Prius PHV Pre-Delivery Service (PDS)
Service
Category

General

Section

Pre-Delivery Service

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

2026

Prius, Prius PHV

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying our new car customers. Customer
feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS:


Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings.



Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset).



Interior cleanliness.



Proper function of mechanical systems.

The PDS process helps identify potential vehicle concerns before customer delivery. After
completing the PDS process, maintain accurate PDS records by ensuring the required documents
listed below are completed and recorded in accordance with Toyota Warranty Policy.


GTS+ Health Check.



Completed PDS Check Sheet.



Battery Charge Test Print Out.



GTS+ Tire Pressure Information.

Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles are and have always been a major focus
for Toyota. To help remind customers that regular service is essential to the proper maintenance
of the vehicle, dealers are required to install a service reminder sticker before delivery. By doing
this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for service. Your current service
reminder sticker may be used. (See PDS Check Sheet item 7 of “Final Inspection and Cleaning.”)

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Introduction (continued)

This bulletin contains the PDS procedures that apply specifically to 2026 model year Prius and
Prius PHV vehicles.
Refer to T-SB-0023-25, the universal Check Sheet that contains PDS steps that apply to all
2026 model year Toyota vehicles. To properly perform a complete PDS, you must complete all
procedures contained in this TSB as well as the universal PDS Check Sheet.
In addition, if the vehicle is stored for over 30 days, refer to T-SB-0009-25, Long-Term Vehicle
Storage Guidelines.
Refer to the table below for a definition of terms that may be used in this bulletin.
Table 1.
TERM

ACRONYM

DEFINITION

Conventional Vehicle

CV

A vehicle with only a gasoline engine for propulsion

Electrified Vehicle

EV

A vehicle that utilizes a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, or
battery electric system for propulsion

Hybrid Electric Vehicle

HEV

A vehicle with both a gasoline engine and a HV Battery

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

PHEV

A vehicle with both a gasoline engine and a HV Battery
that can be charged externally

Battery Electric Vehicle

BEV

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle

FCEV

A vehicle with both a hydrogen fuel cell and a HV Battery

State of Charge

SOC

The remaining capacity available in a battery

12-Volt

12V

Standard 12V battery used to power electrical systems
separate from high voltage components

High Voltage

HV

HV Battery used to power the electrified vehicle

A vehicle with only a HV Battery that can be
charged externally

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Table of Contents



Warranty Policy .......................................................................................................................... 4



Warranty Information.................................................................................................................. 4



Required Tools and Equipment .................................................................................................. 4



D/C Cut Fuse Installation ........................................................................................................... 5



Front License Plate and Mounting Bracket Installation* .............................................................. 6



Front and Rear Emergency Towing Eyelet Removal and Hole Cover Installation ....................... 9



Power Back Door Initialization .................................................................................................. 12



Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS) Initialization ................................................................ 12



Enable Hybrid Battery Thermal Keep Control Mode*................................................................ 13


Confirm Hybrid Battery Thermal Keep Control Mode State................................................. 13



Set Hybrid Battery Thermal Keep Control Mode ................................................................. 14



Seating Position Control ECU Initialization ............................................................................... 15



Head Unit System Reset .......................................................................................................... 15



Customize ACC Function ......................................................................................................... 15



Dealer Contact Information for Call Dealer Head Unit Function* .............................................. 16



Navigation — Set Date & Time by GPS ................................................................................... 16
*If applicable.

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Warranty Policy

If the need for additional repairs or adjustment is noted during PDS, the required service should be
performed under warranty. Reimbursement will be managed under the warranty policy.
The Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual requires that you maintain the completed
Check Sheet in the customer’s file. If you cannot produce a completed form for each retailed
vehicle upon TMS and/or Region/Distributor audit, the PDS payment amount will be subject
to debit.
An additional Repair Order completed in conjunction with normal PDS MUST have time
punch/flags for service. If multiple repairs are performed, separate time flags MUST be punched
for each repair.

Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

001013

Pre-Delivery Service (PDS)

MODEL

Prius
Prius PHV

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

1.6

–

–

–

Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIER

Techstream ADVi*
Techstream Lite

PART NUMBER

QTY

TSADVUNIT
ADE

Techstream Lite (Green Cable)

TSLITEPDLR01

1

TSLP2DLR01

*Essential SST.

NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 GTS+ software version 2025.02.006.02 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE) at
1-800-368-6787 or by visiting TIS – Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Techstream Order Portal.

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D/C Cut Fuse Installation

Check the location of the D/C cut fuse (30A). It may have been removed at the assembly plant
and temporarily stored in the blank space of the relay block in the engine compartment to
minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage.


If the D/C cut fuse (30A) is still in its original location in the relay block, proceed with
performing a Health Check using GTS+.



If the D/C cut fuse (30A) is NOT in its original location, it is necessary to remove the D/C cut
fuse (30A) from the blank space in the relay block and reinstall it to its original location as
shown in Figure 1. After installation, confirm ALL related DTCs are cleared.

Figure 1.
1

3

2

1

Relay Block

3

2

Remove the D/C Cut Fuse (30A) (Blank Space)

Install the D/C Cut Fuse (30A) (Original Location)

NOTE
 With the D/C cut fuse (30A) removed, if ANY DTCs are detected when the ignition is turned ON
during transportation, use GTS+ to clear ALL DTCs AFTER ensuring that there are NO malfunctions.
 While the vehicle is stored at the dealership, disconnect the negative (–) battery terminal to prevent
battery discharge. Refer to T-SB-0017-25, Battery Inspection and Maintenance During PDS, for
battery maintenance information.

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Front License Plate and Mounting Bracket Installation

The front license plate bracket and two self-tapping screws are loaded in the vehicle at the
assembly plant. Follow this procedure to install the front license plate bracket and front license
plate in states where it is required by law.
1. Align holes “A” of the mounting bracket
with the dimples on the front bumper cover
and mark the location of holes “B” on the
front bumper cover.

Figure 2.
B
A

A

NOTE
 Holes “A” are used for installation of
the mounting bracket to the front
bumper cover.
 Holes “B” are used for the installation
of the front license plate to the
mounting bracket.
2

1

A

Holes “A” for Mounting Bracket

B

Holes “B” for Front License Plate

1

Mounting Bracket

2

Dimples

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Front License Plate and Mounting Bracket Installation (continued)

2. Create two oval relief holes on the front bumper cover at the marks shown in the figure below
to prevent the front license plate mounting bracket from contacting the front bumper.
NOTICE
Do NOT pre-drill holes in the dimples.
Figure 3.

5

5

1

2

4

2

3

1

3

1

Mark

4