2014 TOYOTA PRIUS C checking oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level. Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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STEP5
Measuring side
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370 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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.
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. 499
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item Clean funnel
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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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