2013 TOYOTA PRIUS V checking oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
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Maintenance and care
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 in to 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
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PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
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Maintenance and care
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. 502
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 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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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 374
Hood ..................................... 368
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 499
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 478
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 489
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 503
Checking .............................. 379
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 273
Enhanced VSC......................... 252
EPS ........................................... 252
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................327
Fluid
Brake .....................................505
Washer ..................................384
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Foot lights.................................301
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................221
Wattage .................................508
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................453
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............422
Wattage .................................508
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............422
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................508
Fuel
Capacity ................................500
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................509
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................509
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................411F

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47820U_(U)
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 446
Open door ........................... 452
Seat belt reminder ................ 453
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 448
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 450
Brake system................ 446, 449
Charging system .... .............. 447
Cruise control ....................... 450
Electric power steering
system................................ 448
High coolant temperature ..... 447
Hybrid system....................... 447
Hybrid system overheat........ 451
LED headlights ..................... 450
Low engine oil pressure ....... 447
Low fuel level........................ 453
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 451
Low tire pressure .................. 453
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 448
Open door ............................ 452
Parking lock system ............. 449
P position request... .............. 451
Pre-collision system ............. 449
Radar cruise control. ............ 450
Seat belt warning light .......... 453
Slip indicator ......................... 449
Smart key system ... .............. 461
SRS airbags ......................... 448
Tire pressure warning light ... 453 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............450
Washer
Checking ...............................384
Preparing and checking before winter .......................273
Switch....................................223
Washing and waxing ...............350
Weight Cargo capacity ......................272
Load limits .............................272
Weight ...................................498
Wheels ......................................404
Window glasses .......................112
Window lock switch .................112
Windows Power windows .....................112
Rear window defogger ..........295
Washer ..................................223
Windshield wipers ...................223
Winter driving tips ...................273
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................72
Replacing the battery ............409
WMA disc
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.