2010 TOYOTA PRIUS coolant capacity

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PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline engine
With an exhaust
heat recovery sys-
tem
Without exhaust
heat recovery sys-
tem
Power control unit7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
2.1 qt. (2.0 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation 
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended 
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items
are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded 
vehicle weight The sum of:

(a) Curb weight 
(b) Accessory weight 
(c) Vehicle capacity weight 
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS_U (OM47668U) U.S.A.
Driver’s seat belt reminder

light ........................................ 499
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 151
Correct posture..................... 111
Procedures ........................... 150
Winter driving tips ................. 261
Electric Power Steering .......... 245
Electronic key Replacing battery ................. 460
When the electronic key 
battery is discharged .......... 541
Emergency flashers ............... 486
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 496
If a warning light turns on ..... 496
If a warning message 
is displayed ........................ 508
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not 
start .................................... 538
If the 12 volt battery is 
discharged ........................ 543
If you have a flat tire ............ 524
If you lose your keys............. 540
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 493
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 553
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 487
If your vehicle overheats ...... 548 Engine
Compartment ........................425
Hood......................................420
How to start the hybrid 
system ................................162
If the hybrid system will 
not start ...............................538
Ignition switch........................162
Overheating...........................548
“POWER” switch ...................162
Engine oil Capacity ................................560
Checking ...............................426
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................261
Engine/power control unit coolant Capacity ................................562
Checking ...............................430
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................261
Engine oil maintenance 
data .........................................428
Enhanced VSC (Vehicle 
Stability Control)....................245
EPS ............................................245
Event data recorder .................494
Floor mats.................................384
Fluid Brake .....................................432
Washer ..................................434
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............472
Switch....................................209
Wattage .................................567
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............126
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light.........................499
Front seats Adjustment ..............................78
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Vanity lightsVanity lights ...........................377
Wattage .................................567
Vanity mirrors...........................377
Vehicle identification 
number ...................................557
Vehicle load limits.................... 260
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................496
Open door ............................ 499
Seat belt reminder .................499
Warning lights Anti-lock brake 
system (ABS) ......................497
Automatic headlight  leveling system .... ...............497
Brake system ........................496
Charging system .... ...............497
Electric power steering .........497
High coolant temperature ......499
Low fuel level ........................499
Malfunction indicator lamp ....497
Master warning......................499
Open door ............................. 499
Pre-Collision system ............. 497
Seat belt reminder .................499
SRS airbags .......................... 497
Tire pressure .........................499
Warning messages .................. 508
Washer Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking 
before winter ....................... 261
Switch.................................... 210
Washing and waxing ............... 404 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 260
Load limits ............................. 260
Weight ................................... 556
Wheels ...................................... 455
Window glasses ........................ 98
Window lock switch................... 98
Windows Power windows ....................... 98
Rear window defogger .......... 289
Washer.................................. 210
Windshield wipers ................... 210
Winter driving tips ................... 261
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ................... 63
Replacing the battery ............ 460
WMA disc.................................. 311V
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