2016 TOYOTA PRIUS checking oil

17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47A29U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 570
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 729
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 605
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 734
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 605
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 673, 687
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 588
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 588
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 730
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 717
Headlights/parking lights
*1/daytime running lights/
side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 252
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240, 242
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 636, Watts: P. 736)
*1: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
*2: If equipped
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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark 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.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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5937-3. 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. 730
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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If you have a flat tire ............. 673
If you lose your keys ..... 161, 164
If you think something is wrong .............................. 654
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 722
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 647
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 648
If your vehicle overheats ....... 717
Energy monitor ................ 117, 153
Engine Accessory mode ................... 227
Compartment ........................ 591
Engine switch........................ 225
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 588
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 225
Identification number ............ 728
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 706
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 647
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 225
Overheating .......................... 717
Power switch......................... 225 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 732
Checking............................... 595
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 414
Engine oil Capacity................................ 730
Checking............................... 592
Oil pressure warning light ..... 655
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 414
Engine switch .......................... 225 Auto power off function ......... 227
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 227
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 647
Starting the hybrid system .... 225
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 404
Warning light......................... 656
EV indicator ............................. 119
EV drive mode ......................... 231
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56

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Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 109
OilEngine oil .............................. 730
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 264
Hood ..................................... 588
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 196
Adjustment ............................ 196
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 322
Folding .................................. 196
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 517
Outside temperature
display .................................... 108
Overhead console ................... 532
Overheating.............................. 717
Overheating, Engine................ 717 P position switch ..................... 235
Panic mode .............................. 161
Parking assist sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar.................................. 346
Intuitive parking assist .......... 335
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 359
Parking brake Operation .............................. 241
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 241
Parking lights
Light switch ........................... 242
Replacing light bulbs .... 638, 642
Wattage ................................ 736
Parking lock ............................. 235
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 279
Function ................................ 275
Warning light......................... 656
Personal lights......................... 525 Switch ................................... 526
Wattage ................................ 736
Power control unit coolant
Capacity................................ 732
Checking............................... 595
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 414
Radiator ................................ 597
Power outlets ........................... 543
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 404Warning light......................... 656
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Warning buzzersBlind Spot Monitor (BSM) ..... 322
Brake system ....... ................. 655
Downshifting ......................... 236
Lane departure alert ............. 290
Open door ..................... 169, 657
Open moon roof .................... 204
Parking assist sensors ............... 335, 346, 359
Pre-Collision warning ............ 275
Radar cruise control.............. 309
Seat belt reminder ................ 658
Warning lights ABS....................................... 656
Brake Override System......... 658
Brake system ....... ................. 655
Charging system ................... 655
Drive-Start Control ................ 658
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 658
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 655
Electric power steering ......... 656
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder ...................... 658
High coolant temperature ..... 657
ICS OFF indicator ................. 657
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 658
LDA system .......................... 659
Low engine oil pressure ........ 655
Low fuel level ........................ 657
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 655
Master warning light.............. 658
Open door ............................. 657
PCS ...................................... 656
Seat belt reminder light ......... 658
Slip indicator ......................... 657
SRS ...................................... 656
Tire pressure......................... 658 Warning messages.................. 665
Warning reflector..................... 536
Washer
Checking............................... 603
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 414
Switch ........................... 254, 260
Washing and waxing ............... 568
Water-repellent coating .......... 569
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 222
Load limits ............................ 726
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 778
Wheels ...................................... 618 Replacing wheels ................. 673
Size....................................... 734
Window glasses ...................... 198
Window lock switch ................ 198
Windows Power windows..................... 198
Rear window defogger.......... 517
Washer ......................... 254, 260
Windshield wipers ................... 254 Handling the wiper arms ....... 573
Winter driving tips ................... 414
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 624
Wireless charger ..................... 544
Wireless communication ........ 457
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 160Locking/Unlocking ................ 160
Panic mode........................... 161
Replacing the battery............ 628
WMA disc ................................. 440
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