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5419-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO SC20HR11 or SC16HR11
Gap0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
12-volt battery
Open voltage at 68 F (20 C):
12.0 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(After charging the battery, turn on the high
beam headlights for 30 seconds with the
power switch off, and turn the headlights
off.)
Charging rates4.2 A max.
PRIUS v_OM_OM47B78U_(U)
5539-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire 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 pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the
tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold 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 available 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 con-
ditioning 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 distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
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Child-protectors....................... 117
CleaningAluminum wheels.................. 395
Exterior ................................. 394
Interior................................... 398
Panoramic roof ..................... 397
Radar sensor ........................ 201
Seat belts .............................. 399
Clock ................................... 90, 381
Condenser................................ 421
Console box ............................. 372
Coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 262
Cooling system ........................ 419
Hybrid system overheating......................... 528
Consumption screen ............... 103
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Cup holders.............................. 373
Curtain shield airbags ............... 41
Customizable features ............ 559 Daytime running light
system.................................... 183
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ..... 362
Rear window ......................... 362
Windshield ............................ 362
Dimension ................................ 536
Dinghy towing.......................... 167
Display Drive information .................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 227
Energy monitor ............... 96, 103
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Multi-information display ......... 94
Trip information....................... 92
Warning messages ............... 487
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 407
Door courtesy lights ............... 368 Location ................................ 368
Wattage ................................ 544D
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If you have a flat tire ............. 506
If you lose your keys ............. 113
If you think something is wrong .............................. 477
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 533
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 472
If your vehicle overheats ....... 528
Energy monitor .................. 96, 103
Engine Accessory mode ................... 169
Compartment ........................ 413
Engine switch........................ 168
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 409
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 168
Identification number ............ 538
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 519
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 471
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 168
Overheating .......................... 528
Power switch......................... 168 Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 541
Checking............................... 419
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine coolant temperature warning light.......................... 480
Engine oil Capacity................................ 539
Checking............................... 415
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Engine switch .......................... 168 Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Engine switch light (power switch light) .............. 368
EPS
(Electronic Power Steering)Function ................................ 252
Warning light......................... 479
EV indicator ............................... 99
EV drive mode ......................... 173
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73
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P position switch ..................... 176
Panic mode .............................. 111
Parking brakeOperation .............................. 181
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 481
Parking lights Light switch ........................... 182
Replacing light bulbs..... 459, 466
Wattage ................................ 544
Parking lock ............................. 176
PCS (Pre-Collision system) Function ................................ 205
Warning light ......................... 479
Warning message ......... 491, 493
Personal lights ......................... 368 Switch ................................... 369
Wattage ................................ 544
Power control unit coolant Capacity ................................ 541
Checking ............................... 419
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 262
Radiator ................................ 421 Power outlets ........................... 381
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 252Warning light......................... 479
Power switch ........................... 168
Auto power off function ......... 170
Changing the power switch modes ..................... 169
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 471
Starting the hybrid system .... 168
Power switch light................... 368
Power windows Jam protection function ........ 147
Operation .............................. 146
Window lock switch .............. 146
Pre-Collision System (PCS) Function ................................ 205
Warning light......................... 479
Warning message......... 491, 493
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Warning lightsABS....................................... 479
Automatic headlight leveling system ................... 480
Brake Override System......... 151
Brake system ........................ 478
Charging system ................... 478
Drive-Start Control ................ 151
Driver’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 480
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 478
Electric power steering ......... 479
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 480
High coolant temperature ..... 480
Low fuel level ........................ 480
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light.............. 480
Open door ............................. 480
PCS ...................................... 479
Seat belt reminder light ......... 480
Slip indicator ......................... 479
SRS ...................................... 479
Tire pressure......................... 481
Warning messages .................. 487 Washer
Checking............................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 262
Switch ........................... 192, 194
Washing and waxing ............... 394
Weights Cargo capacity...................... 165
Load limits ............................ 536
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ................. 582
Wheels ...................................... 443 Replacing wheels ................. 506
Size....................................... 543
Window glasses ...................... 146
Window lock switch ................ 146
Windows Power windows..................... 146
Rear window defogger.......... 362
Washer ......................... 192, 194
Windshield wipers ................... 192
Winter driving tips ................... 262
Wireless communication ........ 306
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 110Locking/Unlocking ................ 110
Panic mode........................... 111
Replacing the battery............ 449
WMA disc ................................. 289