Prius Identification
Prius Identification
In appearance, the Prius is similar to a compact 4-door sedan. Exterior, interior, and engine compartment illustrations are provided to assist in identification.
The alphanumeric 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is provided in the front windshield cowl and driver door post.
Example VIN: JT2BK12U810020208 (A Prius is identified by the first 6 alphanumeric characters JT2BK1)
Exterior
1 TOYOTA Hybrid & PRIUS logos on trunk.
2 Gasoline fuel filler door located on passenger side quarter panel.
3 HV battery pack air vent on the driver side C-pillar.
4 Toyota logo on the hood.
Interior
5 Column mounted automatic transmission shift lever.
6 Instrument cluster (speedometer, fuel gauge, warning lights) located in center dash and near the base of the windshield.
7 LCD monitor (fuel consumption, radio controls) located below the instrument cluster.
Engine Compartment
8 1.5 liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine.
9 High voltage inverter box with the Toyota Hybrid System logo on the cover.
10 Orange colored high voltage power cables.