2012 TOYOTA PRIUS engine oil capacity

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electric motor (Traction motor)
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.
Ty p ePermanent magnet motor
Maximum output 60 kW
Maximum torque 153 ft•lbf (207 N•m, 21.1 kgf•m)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage 7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 28 modules
Overall voltage 201.6 V
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

582 6-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure 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 infla-
tion 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 auto-
matic transmission, 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 vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode switch ........... 204
Electric power steering........... 296
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
Replacing battery ................. 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 493
If a warning light turns on ..... 493
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 ............ 523
If you lose your keys............. 540
If you think something is wrong ................................. 492
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 554
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 556
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 485
If your vehicle overheats ...... 549
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 484 Engine
Accessory mode....................194
Compartment ........................419
Hood......................................413
How to start the hybrid
system ................................192
Identification number .............561
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................538
Ignition switch........................192
Overheating...........................549
“POWER” switch ...................192
Engine coolant Capacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine oil Capacity ................................563
Checking ...............................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Enhanced VSC .........................296
EPS ............................................296
EV drive mode switch ..............199
Event data recorder ...................25E

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler doorP. 131Auxiliary catch lever P. 4 1 3
Fuel filler door opener P. 131Tire inflation pressureP. 569Hood lock release lever P. 413
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 562
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 6 9
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill


reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 563