2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS checking oil

398 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS +_OM_OM47841E_(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.
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400 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS +_OM_OM47841E_(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. 538
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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560 Alphabetical index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47841E_(EE)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 208
Compartment ........................ 397
Hood ..................................... 391
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 206
Identification number............. 535
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 510
Ignition switch ....................... 206
Overheating .......................... 522
“POWER” switch ................... 206
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 402
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 537
Checking ............................... 398
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 313
EPS............................................ 291
EV drive mode switch.............. 213Floor mats ................................ 369
Fluid
Brake .................................... 543
Washer ................................. 405
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 258
Wattage ................................ 545
Foot lights ................................ 341
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 258
Wattage ................................ 545
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 471
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 253
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Flattening seatbacks ............... 99
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 439
Switch ................................... 225
Wattage ................................ 545
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 536
Fuel gauge ............................ 228
Information ............................ 546
Refueling............................... 134
Type ...................................... 546
Fuel door .................................. 134
Fuel filler door.......................... 134
Fuses ........................................ 427F