4939-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
*: 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.
■
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.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Type Nickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity 6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity20 modules
Overall voltage 144 V
Lubrication system
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
5099-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent that these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
542Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
Back door ................................. 133
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 425
Wattage ................................ 498
Battery
Checking ............................... 394
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 76
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 478
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 241
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 295
Portable player...................... 283
Set up ................................... 287
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 295
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 300
Set up ................................... 288
Bottle holders .......................... 356
Brake Fluid ...................................... 496
Parking brake........................ 200
Brake assist ............................. 232
Break-in tips............................. 168 Care
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior .................................. 369
Seat belts.............................. 369
Cargo capacity......................... 179
CD player.................................. 266
Chains ...................................... 242
Child-protectors ...................... 128
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ......... 58
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ............................... 58
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 65
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 50
Infant seat, definition .............. 58
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH system ..................... 62
Installing CRS with seat belts.............................. 63
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................... 67
BC
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Eco drive mode ........................ 197
Electric power steering ........... 232
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 476
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 430
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds........................ 441, 449
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 441
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 476
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 473
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 487
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......... 478
If you have a flat tire ............ 462
If you lose your keys ............. 120
If you think something is wrong.................................. 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 431
If your vehicle needs to be towed............................. 433
If your vehicle overheats ....... 483 Engine
Compartment ........................ 385
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
Hood ..................................... 382
How to start the hybrid
system ........................ 182, 186
Identification number ............ 491
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 473
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Overheating .......................... 483
“POWER” switch................... 186
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 494
Checking............................... 389
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 241
Engine oil Capacity................................ 493
Checking............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity................................ 494
Checking............................... 389
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Engine switch .................. 182, 186
EPS ........................................... 232
EV drive mode ......................... 193
Event data recorder................... 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 478
E
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PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
JackPositioning a floor jack .......... 384
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 462
Jack handle .............................. 462
Keyless entry ................... 124, 133
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
Engine switch................ 182, 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 476
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Key battery............................ 413
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
“POWER” switch ................... 186
Wireless remote control key...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 37 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 427
Wattage ................................ 498
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 420
Wattage ................................ 498
Lights Emergency flasher switch..... 430
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 430
Headlight switch ................... 201
Instrument panel light switch ................................. 201
Interior lights switch .............. 350
Parking light switch ............... 201
Personal light switch ............. 350
Replacing light bulbs ............ 420
Side marker light switch........ 201
Tail light switch ..................... 201
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 498
Load capacity .......................... 179
Lock steering column ..... 184, 189
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 498
Luggage cover ......................... 362
J
K
L
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Radiator .................................... 391
Radio......................................... 264
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 146
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 425
Wattage ................................ 498
Rear view monitor system
*.................................. 222
Rear window defogger ............ 342
Rear window wiper .................. 211
Reset the maintenance data ... 373
Replacing Fuses .................................... 416
Key battery............................ 413
Light bulbs ............................ 420
Tires ...................................... 462
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 522 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 28
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 369
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 26
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ............. 34
Reminder light ...................... 443
Seat belt extenders................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners........... 32
Seat cushion airbag .................. 37
Seat heaters ............................. 348
Seating capacity ...................... 179
Seats Adjustment............................ 145
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child
restraint system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 369
Front seat adjustment ........... 145
Front seat adjustment precautions......................... 145
Head restraint ....................... 150
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 348
Service reminder indicators................................. 86
RS
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Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 441
Electric power steering system ................................ 442
Key reminder ........................ 456
Master warning ..................... 443
Seat belt reminder ................ 443
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system.......... 442
Brake assist system .............. 442
Brake system ........................ 441
Charging system ................... 442
Electric power steering system ................................ 442
Front passenger occupant classification system........... 442
Low brake fluid...................... 441
Low fuel level ........................ 443
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 444
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 442
Master warning light.............. 443
Pretensioners........................ 442
Seat belt reminder light ......... 443
Slip indicator light.................. 442
SRS airbag system ............... 442
Tire pressure......................... 444
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 444 Warning messages.................. 449
Washer
Checking............................... 393
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 241
Switch ........................... 207, 211
Washing and waxing ............... 366
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 179
Load limits ............................ 179
Weight .................................. 490
Wheels...................................... 409
Window lock switch ................ 158
Windows Power windows..................... 158
Rear window defogger.......... 342
Washer ......................... 207, 211
Windshield wipers ................... 207
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 413
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 266
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