2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C oil type

366 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 493
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 20 modules
Overall voltage 144 V
Oil capacity (Drain and
refill reference*)
Without filter
With filter 3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

494 6-1. Specifications
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allowscold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity Gasoline engine
Power control unit 5.6 qt. (5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
1.7 qt. (1.6 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite,
and non-borate coolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.

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Alphabetical index
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 493
Checking .............................. 365
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ............................... 494
Checking .............................. 369
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 229
Engine switch .................. 158, 162
EPS ........................................... 219
EV drive mode ......................... 170
Event data recorder .................. 18
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake .................................... 497
Washer ................................. 374
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 499
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 129 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light .................433
Front seats Adjustment ..............................76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................499
Fuel Capacity ................................492
Fuel gauge ............................179
Gas station information .........552
Information ............................500
Refueling ...............................105
Type ......................................492
Fuel door...................................105
Fuel filler door ..........................105
Fuses.........................................400
Gas station information...........552
Gauges ......................................179
Glove box..................................322
Hazard lights
Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............411
Switch....................................202
Wattage .................................499
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door openerP. 105Tire inflation pressureP. 498Hood lock release lever P. 360
Auxiliary catch leverP. 360Fuel filler doorP. 1 0 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 9.5 gal. (36 L, 7.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 4 9 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 493
ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20