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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Make sure that the “POWER ON” on the multi-information display or the
smart key system indicator, and the “READY” indicator are both off.
● Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, power control unit, radiator, exhaust
manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids
may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel. Fuel fumes
are flammable.
■ When working near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille
Be sure the power switch is off.
With the power switch in ON mode, the electric cooling fans may automati-
cally start to run if the air conditioni ng is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 421)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■ If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
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7
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.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert
the dipstick fully with its pro-
truding areas ( in the illus-
tration) pointing towards
engine.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
1
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9-1. Specifications
■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.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is
operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant
Specification Advisory Commit-
tee (ILSAC) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Outside temperature
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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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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 407
General maintenance ........... 403
Maintenance data ................. 536
Maintenance requirements ... 401
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Meter Indicators ................................ 86
Instrument panel light
control................................... 92
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ....................... 478
Warning messages ............... 487
Micro dust and pollen filter..... 362
Microphone .............................. 320
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Vanity mirrors........................ 380
MP3 disc ................................... 289
Multi-information display Drive information..................... 96
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 227
Energy monitor ....................... 96
Language .............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 217
Warning messages ............... 487 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 91
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 539
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 196
Hood ..................................... 409
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 144
Adjustment............................ 144
Folding .................................. 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 362
Outside temperature display.................................... 365
Overhead console ................... 375
Overheating ............................. 528
Overheating, Engine ............... 528
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.