2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS oil type

405 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)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.

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

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 139Auxiliary catch lever
P. 3 9 7
Fuel filler door opener
P. 139Tire inflation pressure
P. 550Hood lock release lever
P. 397
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeExcept EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only P. 542
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 5 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
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