2014 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS oil type

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47888E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 461
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 265
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 404, 418
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Front fog lights/rear fog light
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Back-up light
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Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 357, Watts: P. 462)
*: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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3206-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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XFlat dipstickXNon-flat dipstick
Measuring side
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3216-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■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 consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
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
Engine oil selection→ P. 455
Oil quantity (Low → Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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4558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changingthe 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.
Fuel
Fuel type
XEU area
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
XExcept EU area
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Ty p ePermanent magnet motor
Maximum output60 kW
Maximum torque207 N•m (21.1 kgf•m, 153 ft•lbf)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.6 V/cell
Capacity5 Ah
Quantity56 cells
Overall voltage201.6 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity (Drain and
refill  reference
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With filter
Without filter4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 313 P. 226
Hood lock release leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 313 P. 226 P. 461
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeEU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European stan-
dard EN228 only
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only P. 455
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 461
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)With filter 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Cons
erving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving” or SN “Resource-Conserving”; or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil P. 455