2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID oil temperature

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(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.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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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.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is expl ained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperatur e. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
Outside temperature

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Odometer ................................. 268
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 463
Opener Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 445
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .................... 377
Outside temperature
display ................................... 396
Overheating ............................. 603
Parking brake .......................... 257
Parking lights Switch ................................... 294
PCS ........................................... 337
Personal lights Switch ................................... 385
Wattage ................................ 624
Plug-in hybrid system Driving tips.............................. 67
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 84
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 74
Power outlets........................... 397
Power sources........................... 81
“POWER” switch ..................... 240
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 337 Radar cruise control
system ....................................314
Radiator ....................................469
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............510
Wattage .................................624
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................377
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................306
Remote Air C onditioning
System ....................................373
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............496
Fuses ....................................498
Light bulbs .............................510
Tires ......................................451
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................654
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*: Refer to “DISPLAY AUDI O SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.