Prius Pick-up Checklist

Basic

• Check (A) the glove box, (B) the center storage, and (C) the extra space under cargo area for:
  • Rubber plugs that should have been installed (some dealers leave them off on purpose; so I'm not saying they should be installed, but if you find them, ask)
  • Rear lower side spoiler parts (see also Predelivery.pdf)
    
  • Make sure you know what any parts lying around are for (but don't let dealer take any away)
• Check that the shelf/tray is installed in the upper glove box
• Check that the shelf/tray is in the center console (covers about 1/2 of lower cavity)
  
• Check for the spare tire tie-down strap in glove box or trunk
• Check that the antenna is installed on the roof
• Check the plastic air dam under the front of the car for damage (people have said it cracks easily)
• Check that you have a full tank of gas (window sticker says you are entitled to it)
• Check that the gas cap is on tight (turned until it clicks; might prevent "Check Engine"/MIL light)
• Check that the VIN matches your paperwork
• If mileage is > n ask the dealer why (where n is 5-50 depending on who you talk to)
• Bring a copy of Predelivery.pdf, 2004peet.pdf, and multi5.pdf with you.
  

Advanced

• Look through multi5.pdf and see if you want anything changed (ask if everything is set to defaults?)
  
• Check that the oil level is not overfilled (takes 3.9 quarts, not 4 - at or below the Full line, not over!)
• Check tire pressure (35psi front/33 rear is spec, higher is okay, but front should generally be 2psi greater than rear)
• Take it for an initial drive before going too far from the dealer and check for
• Alignment: make sure steering wheel is centered when driving straight; car shouldn't pull to one side or the other when stopping

Dealer's Pre-Delivery Service

• Dome lights work (dome fuse installed)
• License plate mounting brackets (if dealer is not installing license plates)
• Emergency towing eyelet stored in tool box in luggage compartment; cover installed over hole in front bumper where towing eyelet goes
• "One touch" open of power windows works (this is easy to do yourself)
• Rear lower side spoiler (see PDF)
• 12v aux battery fully charged (there is no real way for the average customer to test this, though this page shows a battery display under
  'Vehicle Signal Check')
  

Extended Warranty

• For more than you'll ever want to know about the Toyota Extended Warranty, go here
• You can add it at any time up to the 3/36 expiration, despite what your dealer might say.
  
• You can get it from any toyota dealer
• If you buy in the SE Region, you might want to buy it from out of the Region to be sure you are getting the Toyota warranty.
• 7 yr / 100,000 mi / $0 deductable can be had for as low as $980 (search the Archives for "platinum" and "980")
• 7 yr / 75,000 mi / $0 deductable can be had for as low as $835

Things You Should Get

• Your car ;-)
• A pad of valet cards (some people report getting none; others only one sheet)
  
• 2 key fobs (supposedly silver Toyota logo if SE&S, black logo if non-SE&S - can't verify, I only have an SE&S car)
  
• Owners manual (some people reported it comes with a plastic key; some reported that the plastic key came in an "introductory" letter from Toyota, not in owner's manual)

Optional

• Rain-X and a soft rag (old tee shirt) for application