2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV oil temperature

460 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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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 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the good 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.
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.
Outside temperature

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Odometer ................................. 257
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 460
Opener Back door ............................. 140
Fuel filler door....................... 174
Hood ..................................... 442
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 169
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .................... 375
Outside temperature
display ................................... 394
Overheating ............................. 600
Parking brake .......................... 255
Parking lights Switch ................................... 292
PCS ........................................... 335
Personal lights Switch ................................... 383
Wattage ................................ 620
Plug-in hybrid system Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 80
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 70
Power outlets........................... 395
Power sources........................... 77
“POWER” switch ..................... 238
Power windows ....................... 171
Pre-collision system ............... 335 Radar cruise control
system ....................................312
Radiator ....................................466
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................149
Folding down .........................150
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............507
Wattage .................................620
Rear view mirror...............166, 169
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................375
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................304
Remote Air C onditioning
System ....................................371
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............493
Fuses ....................................495
Light bulbs .............................507
Tires ......................................448
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................650
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.