2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS oil temperature

404 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

470 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
High coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the coolant temperature is too high
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
coolant temperature increases.
Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

545 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy, and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the
engine may become difficult to
start, so SAE 5W-30 or lower vis-
cosity engine oil is recom-
mended.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred

546 6-1. Specifications
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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold 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.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers
to help you select the proper oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality desig-
nation by API (American Petro-
leum Institute) (SN)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity
grade (SAE 0W-20)
Lower portion:
“Resource-conserving” means
that the oil has fuel saving and
environmental protection capabili-
ties.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International Lubri-
cant Standardization and
Approval Committee) certification
Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.

568 Alphabetical index
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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Foot lights ............................. 347
Hazard light switch ................ 460
Headlight switch .................... 261
Interior lights ......................... 348
Personal lights ...................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Shift lever lighting.................. 347
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Turn signal light switch.......... 233
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage compartment light
Switch ..................................... 98
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage cover ......................... 379
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 393
Maintenance data ................. 540
Maintenance requirements ... 390Meter
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 239
Meters ................................... 236
Speed unit select button ....... 238
Trip information display......... 241
Microphone
*
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Side mirror heater ................. 341
Side mirrors .......................... 133
Vanity mirrors........................ 363
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Odometer.................................. 237
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 404
Opener
Back door................................ 97
Fuel filler door ....................... 139
Hood ..................................... 397
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 133
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch..................... 341
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console ................... 358
Overheating.............................. 528
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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Vanity mirrors .......................... 363
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 541
Vehicle stability control .......... 298
VSC ........................................... 298
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 469
Open door ............................ 476
Seat belt reminder................. 477Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 471
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 474
Brake system ................ 469, 472
Charging system ................... 470
Cruise control........................ 474
Electric power steering
system ................................ 471
High coolant temperature ..... 470
Hybrid battery indicator
light ..................................... 473
Hybrid system ....................... 470
Hybrid system overheat ........ 475
LED headlights ..................... 474
Low engine oil pressure ........ 470
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 471
Open door ............................. 476
Parking lock system .............. 473
P position request ................. 475
Pre-crash safety system ....... 472
Radar cruise control.............. 474
Seat belt warning light .......... 477
Slip indicator ......................... 472
Smart entry & start system ... 479
SRS airbags.......................... 471
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575 What to do if...
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A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 469If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds
Warning lights
P. 469P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 472
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightABS warning light
High coolant
temperature warning
lightElectric power steering
system warning light
Hybrid system warning
lightPre-crash safety system
warning light*1
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp