2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS checking oil

404 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)
Engine oil
With 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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406 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)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. 544
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
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566 Alphabetical index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 216
Compartment ........................ 403
Hood ..................................... 397
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 214
Identification number............. 541
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 516
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Overheating .......................... 528
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
EPS............................................ 298
EV drive mode switch.............. 221Floor mats ................................ 375
Fluid
Brake .................................... 549
Washer ................................. 411
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Foot lights ................................ 347
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 477
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 261
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 103
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 542
Fuel gauge ............................ 236
Information ............................ 552
Refueling............................... 139
Type ...................................... 552
Fuel door .................................. 139
Fuel filler door.......................... 139
Fuses ........................................ 433F