2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C fuel type

499
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 20 modules
Overall voltage 144 V
Oil capacity (Drain and
refill reference*)
With filter
Without filter 3.9 qt. (3.7 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.)
3.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

507
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
■
Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
● Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 15%
ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

508 6-1. Specifications
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

550 Alphabetical index
Engine oilCapacity ................................ 499
Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 231
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................ 500
Checking ............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 231
Engine switch ................... 160, 164
EPS ............................................ 221
EV drive mode .......................... 172
Event data recorder ...................18
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 481
Floor mat................................... 341
Fluid Brake ..................................... 503
Washer .................................. 378
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Switch.................................... 208
Wattage ................................. 505
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Switch.................................... 208
Wattage ................................. 505
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 130 Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light ................. 439
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 76
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage................................. 505
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 505
Fuel Capacity ................................ 498
Fuel gauge ............................ 181
Gas station information ......... 560
Information ............................ 506
Refueling ............................... 105
Type ...................................... 498
Fuel door .................................. 105
Fuel filler door .......................... 105
Fuses ........................................ 404
Gas station information .......... 560
Gauges...................................... 181
Glove box ................................. 325
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 428
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................ 81
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 415
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage................................. 505
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door openerP. 105Tire inflation pressureP. 504Hood lock release lever P. 364
Auxiliary catch leverP. 364Fuel filler doorP. 1 0 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 9.5 gal. (36 L, 7.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 5 0 4
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: P. 499
ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20