2012 TOYOTA PRIUS oil filter

412 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the indicator on the “POWER” switch and the “READY”
indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric c ooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the “POWER” switch is off.
With the “POWER” switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may auto-
matically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tempera-
ture is high. ( P. 426)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also, a backfire could cause a fire in the engine com-
partment.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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6-1. Specifications
6
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.)

624 Alphabetical index
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself
maintenance ....................... 410
General maintenance ............ 405
Maintenance data.................. 560
Maintenance requirements.... 402
Maintenance data ..................... 403
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................. 217
Meters ................................... 214
Speed unit select button........ 216
Trip information display ......... 229
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 330
Microphone
*............................ 388
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror........... 118
Side mirror heater ................. 346
Side mirrors ........................... 121
Vanity mirrors ........................ 365
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 223
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........22
Odometer .................................. 214
Oil Engine oil .............................. 420
Opener Back door ................................93
Fuel filler door ....................... 131
Hood...................................... 413
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............. 121
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ..................... 346 Outside temperature
display .................................... 366
Overheating .............................. 549
Parking brake ........................... 212
Parking lights Switch ................................... 250
PCS ........................................... 303
Personal lights Switch ................................... 355
Wattage................................. 570
Power outlets ........................... 367
“POWER” switch ..................... 192
Power windows ........................ 123
Pre-collision system ................ 303
Radar cruise control system .................................... 270
Radiator .................................... 426
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 102
Folding down......................... 103
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Wattage................................. 570
Rear view mirror .............. 118, 121
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 346
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 262
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 342
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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