2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID checking oil

15Pictorial index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 352
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 548
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 698
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 113
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 580
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 704
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 498
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 580
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 658
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 563
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 563
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 688
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Front fog lights/rear fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 351
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 341
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 623, Watts: P. 705)
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5677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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.
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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5687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
■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. 700
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 lmp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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729Alphabetical index
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 329
Compartment ........................ 566
Engine switch ........................ 327
Exhaust gas precautions......... 50
Hood ..................................... 563
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 327
Identification number............. 698
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 676
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 327
Overheating .......................... 688
Power switch ......................... 327
Engine coolant ......................... 570
Capacity ................................ 702
Checking ............................... 570
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498Engine oil ................................. 567
Capacity ................................ 700
Checking ............................... 567
Oil pressure warning light ..... 642
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Engine switch .......................... 327
Auto power off function ......... 329
Changing the power switch
modes................................. 329
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 633
Starting the hybrid system .... 327
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering)................................. 492
Function ................................ 492
Warning light ......................... 642
EV City mode switch ................. 92
EV driving range ...................... 111
EV mode ..................................... 89
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 92
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 50

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)
Warning lights .......................... 200
ABS ....................................... 642
Brake Override System ......... 646
Brake system ........................ 641
Charging system ................... 641
Drive-Start Control ................ 646
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 645
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 642
Electric power steering.......... 642
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 645
High coolant temperature...... 644
ICS OFF indicator ................. 644
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 646
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
system ................................ 646
Low engine oil pressure ........ 642
Low fuel level ........................ 644
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 642
Master warning light .............. 645
Open door ............................. 644
PCS....................................... 643
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder ............................. 645
Seat belt reminder light ......... 645
Slip indicator ......................... 643
SRS....................................... 642
Tire pressure ......................... 645Warning messages .................. 650
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 532
Washer...................................... 352
Checking ............................... 578
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 498
Switch ................................... 352
Washing and waxing ............... 546
Water-repellent coating........... 547
Wheels ...................................... 594
Replacing wheels.................. 597
Size ....................................... 704
Window glasses....................... 307
Window lock switch ................ 307
Windows ................................... 307
Power windows ..................... 307
Rear window defogger .......... 509
Washer ................................. 352
Windshield wipers ................... 352
Handling the wiper arms ....... 550
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 352
Replacing the wiper rubber ... 613
Winter driving tips ................... 498
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 613
Wireless charger...................... 537
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 264
Battery-Saving Function ....... 281
Locking/Unlocking................. 264
Remote Air Conditioning
System ............................... 516
Replacing the battery ............ 616