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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
4
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
STEP 5
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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
To y o t a a p p r o v e d “ To y o t a G e n u i n e M o t o r O i l ” o r e q u i v a l e n t t o s a t i s f y
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 explained 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 temperature. 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_OM47A11U_(U)
Odometer ................................. 278
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 465
Opener
Back door ............................. 144
Fuel filler door....................... 178
Hood ..................................... 448
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 173
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch .................... 381
Outside temperature
display ................................... 400
Overheating ............................. 607
Parking brake .......................... 260
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 297
PCS ........................................... 340
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 389
Wattage ................................ 628
Plug-in hybrid system
Driving tips.............................. 68
EV driving range ..................... 58
EV mode................................. 35
EV/HV mode selection
switch ................................... 37
Features ................................. 32
How to charge ........................ 85
HV mode ................................ 36
Plug-in Hybrid Applications .... 75
Power outlets........................... 401
Power sources........................... 82
“POWER” switch ..................... 242
Power windows ....................... 175
Pre-collision system ............... 340
Radar cruise control
system ....................................317
Radiator ....................................471
Radio*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................153
Folding down .........................154
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............511
Wattage .................................628
Rear view mirror...............170, 173
Rear view monitor system*
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers ...............................381
Rear window wiper and
washer ....................................309
Remote Air Conditioning
System ....................................377
Replacing
Electronic key battery ............497
Fuses ....................................499
Light bulbs .............................511
Tires ......................................454
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................658
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required ..................................437
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*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”
or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.