2008 TOYOTA PRIUS oil level

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5-1. Essential information ....... 416If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 416
If you think something is wrong ................................ 423
Event data recorder ............ 424
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ....................... 426
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 426
If you have a flat tire............ 438
If the hybrid system will not start ................................... 448
If you lose your keys ........... 449
If the electronic key does not operate properly................ 450
If the vehicle 12 volt battery is discharged..................... 451
If your vehicle overheats ..... 456
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 459 6-1. Specifications ................... 462
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......................... 462
Fuel information.................. 472
Tire information .................. 475
6-2. Customization................... 488 Customizable features........ 488
6-3. Initialization....................... 491 Items to initialize ................. 491
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 494
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 495
Abbreviation list ............... 498
Alphabetical index............ 500
What to do if...................... 506
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of 12 volt battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
Luggage compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 373)
Engine/power control unit coolant • At the correct level? ( P. 371)
Engine oil • At the correct level? ( P. 365)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 373)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (P. 378)
ItemsCheck points
12 volt battery • Maintenance-free (P. 375)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 365)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 398)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 373)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 388)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 378)
• Water washer fluid containing anti-
freeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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Engine compar tment
■12 volt battery
 P. 375
Washer fluid tank
( P. 378)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 373)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 367)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 371)Inverter coolant reservoir
( P. 371)
Fuse box ( P. 398)
Radiator ( P. 373)
Condenser ( P. 373)
Electric cooling fans
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 365)

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Maintenance and care
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Engine compartment cover
■ Removing the cover
Front
■ Installing the clips
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning off the hybrid
system, wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
STEP1

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PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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Maintenance and care
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise until you hear a click.
Oil gradeILSAC multigrade engine oil
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3