2018 TOYOTA PRIUS checking oil

17Pictorial index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 260
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Precautions against car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing
windshield wipers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 584
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 747
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 752
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 618
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 691, 705
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 748
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 735
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Parking lights
*1/side marker lights/
LED accent lights
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fog lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Turn signal lights/parking lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246, 248
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 654, Watts: P. 754)
*1: The location of the parking lights may differ depending on the grade, etc.
*2: If equipped
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PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
6057-3. 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 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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807Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
EngineAccessory mode ................... 233
Compartment ........................ 604
Engine switch........................ 231
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 601
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 231
Identification number ............ 746
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 724
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 231
Overheating .......................... 735
Power switch......................... 231
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 750
Checking ............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 748
Checking ............................... 605
Oil pressure warning light ..... 673
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 418
Engine switch .......................... 231
Auto power off function ......... 233
Changing the power switch modes...................... 233
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 665
Starting the hybrid system .... 231 EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 408
Warning light......................... 674
EV indicator ............................. 119
EV drive mode ......................... 237
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 691
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 751
Transmission ........................ 751
Washer ................................. 616
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Footwell lights ......................... 538
Front doors .............................. 171
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
Switch ................................... 258
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 675
Front seats ............................... 190
Adjustment............................ 190
Cleaning ............................... 588
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 195
Seat heaters ......................... 536
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs ............ 660
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811Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
Multi-information displayAir conditioning system
settings screen ................... 134
Audio system-linked display ................................ 133
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 326
Display contents ................... 114
Drive information................... 116
Driving assist system information.......................... 138
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 304
Energy monitor ..................... 117
Language .............................. 142
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 298
Navigation system-linked
display ................................ 133
Parking assist system ... 340, 367
Pre-collision warning............. 281
Settings display..................... 139
Warning message display..... 138
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................. 109
Oil Engine oil .............................. 748
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 270
Hood ..................................... 601
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 202 Adjustment ............................ 202
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 326
Folding .................................. 202
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 520, 530 Outside temperature
display.................................... 108
Overhead console ................... 545
Overheating ............................. 735
Overheating, Engine ............... 735
P position switch ..................... 241
Panic mode .............................. 167
Parking assist sensors Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 350
Intuitive parking assist .......... 339
S-APGS (Simple Advanced Parking Guidance
System) .............................. 363
Parking brake
Operation .............................. 247
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 247
Parking lights Light switch ........................... 248
Replacing light bulbs .... 656, 660
Wattage ................................ 754
Parking lock ............................. 241
PCS (Pre-Collision System) Enabling/disabling the
system .......... ...................... 285
Function ................................ 281
Warning light......................... 674
Personal lights......................... 538 Switch ................................... 539
Wattage ................................ 754
Power control unit coolant Capacity................................ 750
Checking............................... 608
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 418
Radiator ................................ 610
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

817Alphabetical index
PRIUS_OM_OM47B89U_(U)
Warning lightsABS....................................... 674
Brake Override System......... 677
Brake system ....... ................. 673
Charging system ................... 673
Drive-Start Control ................ 677
Driver’s seat belt reminder ............................. 675
Electronic engine control system ......... ....................... 673
Electric power steering ......... 674
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder ...................... 675
High coolant temperature ..... 675
ICS OFF indicator ................. 675
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 677
Low engine oil pressure ........ 673
Low fuel level ........................ 675
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 673
Master warning light.............. 676
Open door ............................. 675
PCS ...................................... 674
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light...................... 675
Seat belt reminder light ......... 675
Slip indicator ......................... 674
SRS ...................................... 674
Tire pressure......................... 676 Warning messages.................. 684
Warning reflector..................... 549
Washer
Checking............................... 616
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 418
Switch ........................... 260, 266
Washing and waxing ............... 582
Water-repellent coating .......... 583
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 228
Load limits ............................ 744
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 798
Wheels ...................................... 631 Replacing wheels ................. 691
Size....................................... 752
Window glasses ...................... 204
Window lock switch ................ 204
Windows Power windows..................... 204
Rear windowdefogger ..................... 520, 530
Washer ......................... 260, 266
Windshield wipers ................... 260 Handling the wiper arms ....... 587
Winter driving tips ................... 418
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 642
Wireless charger ..................... 557
Wireless communication ........ 461
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 166 Locking/Unlocking ................ 166
Panic mode........................... 167
Replacing the battery............ 646
WMA disc ................................. 444