5299-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
*: 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)
Quantity 20 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
5459-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
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 inflat
ed 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
578Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Back door ................................. 133
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 534
Battery
Checking ............................... 424
Hybrid battery (traction battery) ................... 76
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged .......... 513
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 270
Bluetooth
® audio
Bluetooth® audio................... 325
Portable player...................... 313
Set up ................................... 317
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio................................... 325
Bluetooth
® phone
Making a phone call .............. 330
Set up ................................... 318
Bottle holders .......................... 386
Brake Fluid ...................................... 532
Parking brake........................ 200
Brake assist ............................. 261
Break-in tips ............................. 168 Care
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 399
Seat belts.............................. 400
Cargo capacity......................... 179
CD player.................................. 296
Chains ...................................... 271
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 syst em ............ 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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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Eco drive mode ........................ 197
Electric power steering ........... 261
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 462
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ........................ 473, 482
If a warning light
turns on .............................. 473
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 482
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
If the hybrid system will
not start .............................. 508
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 510
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 522
If the vehicle 12-volt
battery is discharged .......... 513
If you have a flat tire ............ 497
If you lose your keys ............. 120
If you think something is wrong.................................. 472
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 463
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 465
If your vehicle overheats ....... 518 Engine
Compartment ........................ 415
Engine switch ............... 182, 186
Hood ..................................... 412
How to start the hybrid
system ....... ................. 182, 186
Identification number ............ 527
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 508
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Overheating .......................... 518
“POWER” switch................... 186
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Engine oil Capacity................................ 529
Checking............................... 416
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Engine/power control unit
coolantCapacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Engine switch .................. 182, 186
EPS ........................................... 261
EV drive mode ......................... 193
Event data recorder................... 10
Exclusive jump starting terminal .................... 513
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582Alphabetical index
PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
I/M test ...................................... 408
IdentificationEngine................................... 528
Tire........................................ 538
Vehicle .................................. 527
Ignition switch ................. 182, 186
Illuminated entry system ........ 381
Immobilizer system ................... 82
Indicator lights ........................... 86
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 555
Inside rear view mirror ............ 155
Interior lights Switch ................................... 380
Wattage ................................ 534
iPod ........................................... 302
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 414
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 497
Jack handle .............................. 497
Keyless entry ................... 124, 133
Keys Electronic key ....................... 118
Engine switch................ 182, 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 511
If you lose your keys ............. 120
Ignition switch ............... 182, 186
Key battery............................ 444
Key number .......................... 118
Keyless entry ........................ 119
Keys ...................................... 118
Mechanical key ..................... 119
“POWER” switch ................... 186
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 119
Knee airbag ................................ 37 Lane Departure Alert (LDA) .... 237
Language (multi-information
display) .................................. 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 237
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 534
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 451
Wattage ................................ 534
Lights
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 242
Emergency flasher switch..... 462
Fog light switch ..................... 205
Hazard light switch ............... 462
Headlight switch ................... 201
Instrument panel light
switch ................................. 201
Interior lights switch .............. 380
Parking light switch ............... 201
Personal light switch ............. 380
Replacing light bulbs ............ 451
Side marker light switch........ 201
Tail light switch ..................... 201
Turn signal lever ................... 199
Wattage ................................ 534
Load capacity .......................... 179
Lock steering column ..... 184, 189
Luggage compartment light Wattage ................................ 534
Luggage cover ......................... 392
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Radiator .................................... 421
Radio......................................... 294
Rear seatFolding down ........................ 146
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 534
Rear view monitor
system
*.................................. 251
Rear window defogger ............ 372
Rear window wiper .................. 211
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 403
Replacing Fuses .................................... 447
Key battery............................ 444
Light bulbs ............................ 451
Tires ...................................... 497
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 558 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 28
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 400
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 ...................... 475
Seat belt extenders................. 33
Seat belt pretensioners........... 32
Seat cushion airbag .................. 37
Seat heaters ............................. 378
Seating capacity ...................... 179
Seats Adjustment............................ 145
Adjustment precautions ........ 145
Child seats/child
restraint system
installation ............................ 61
Cleaning ............................... 399
Front seat adjustment ........... 145
Front seat adjustment precautions......................... 145
Head restraint ....................... 150
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 378
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
RS
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PRIUS c_U (OM52F96U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 473
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 474
Key reminder ........................ 491
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert)........ 237
Master warning ..................... 475
Pre-Collision warning ............ 476
Seat belt reminder ................ 475
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 474
Brake assist system .............. 474
Brake system ....... ................. 473
Charging system ................... 474
Electric power steering system ......... ....................... 474
Front passenger occupant classification system........... 474
Low brake fluid...................... 473
Low fuel level ........................ 475
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 474
Master warning light.............. 475
Parking brake........................ 474
PCS warning light ................. 476
Pretensioners........................ 474
Seat belt reminder light ......... 475
Slip indicator light.................. 475
SRS airbag system ............... 474
Tire pressure......................... 476
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 476 Warning messages.................. 482
Washer
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 270
Switch ........................... 207, 211
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 179
Load limits ............................ 179
Weight .................................. 526
Wheels ...................................... 440
Window lock switch ................ 158
Windows Power windows..................... 158
Rear window defogger.......... 372
Washer ......................... 207, 211
Windshield wipers ................... 207
Wireless remote control key Replacing the key battery ..... 444
Wireless remote control ........ 119
WMA disc ................................. 296
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