2009 TOYOTA PRIUS hood release

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
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456 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
hybrid system is operating.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the hybrid system and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/inverter
coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
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Auxiliary catch leverP. 357Fuel filler doorP. 7 9
Hood lock release lever
P. 357Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 9Tire inflation pressureP. 468
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 80, 462
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 6 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 464
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30