2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN checking oil

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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 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.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
4
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. 6 1 9
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 PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Engine
Accessory mode....................242
Compartment ........................462
Hood......................................445
How to start the hybrid
system ................................240
Identification number .............615
If the hybrid system will not
start .....................................591
Ignition switch........................240
Overheating...........................603
“POWER” switch ...................240
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................621
Checking ............................... 467
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 351
Engine/power control
unit coolant
Capacity ................................621
Checking ............................... 467
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 351
Engine oil
Capacity ................................618
Checking ............................... 463
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 351
Enhanced VSC .........................330
EPS............................................330
EV driving ratio indicator ........273
EV driving range ................58, 270
Event data recorder ...................25
EV/HV mode selection
switch .......................................37
Floor mats ................................ 403
Fluid
Brake..................................... 623
Washer.................................. 472
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 624
Foot lights ................................ 384
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage................................. 624
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 201
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 539
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 150
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Wattage................................. 624
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 510
Switch ................................... 256
Wattage................................. 624
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 617
Fuel gauge ............................ 259
Information ............................ 625
Refueling ............................... 178
Type ...................................... 625
Fuel door .................................. 178
Fuel filler door .......................... 178
Fuses ........................................ 498
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