2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV oil level

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 610
Fuel information ................. 621
Tire information .................. 625
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 639
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 647
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................... 650
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 651
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 653 Abbreviation list ............... 666
Alphabetical index ............ 668
What to do if... .................. 680
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 467)
Engine/power control unit coolant Is the engine/power control unit
coolant at the correct level?
(P. 464)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 460)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects. (
P. 466)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 469)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

440 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (P. 460)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 495)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs (P. 507)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator and condenser (P. 466)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 486)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid ( P. 469)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
■12-volt battery
 P. 471
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 464)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 460)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 461)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir ( P. 464)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 467)
Fuse box ( P. 495)
Radiator ( P. 466)
Condenser ( P. 466)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank ( P. 469)

460 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully. Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
dipstick fully with its protruding
areas ( in the illustration)
pointing towards the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Maintenance and care
Flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Non-flat dipstick Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
■ 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.

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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once 
(Flashes)The elec-
tronic key
does not
operate
properly.
P. 591
 Power
was
turned off
due to
the auto-
matic
power off
function.Next time when
starting the
hybrid system,
increase the
engine speed
slightly and
maintain that
level for approxi-
mately 5 min-
utes to charge
the battery.
NOTICE
■
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
■ Engine oil maintenance message
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.