
17Pictorial index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 718
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 600
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 615
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 723
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 600
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 678
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 583
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 583
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 720
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 707
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 346
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 338
5
6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 641, Watts: P. 724)
*: If equipped
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10
11
12
13
14
15
16
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5877-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
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 th e
oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 fille r 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 ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he 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 selectionP. 720
Oil quantity (Low Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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777Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ................................. 678
Energy monitor ........ 216, 255, 261
Engine Accessory mode ................... 334
Compartment ........................ 586
Engine switch........................ 332
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 583
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 332
Identification number ............ 718
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 695
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 651
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 332
Overheating .......................... 707
Power switch......................... 332
Engine coolant ......................... 590 Capacity ................................ 721
Checking ............................... 590
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 491
Engine oil ................................. 587 Capacity ................................ 720
Checking ............................... 587
Oil pressure warning light ..... 660
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 491 Engine switch .......................... 332
Auto power off function ......... 334
Changing the power
switch modes ..................... 334
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 651
Starting the hybrid system .... 332
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 486 Function ................................ 486
Warning light......................... 661
EV auto mode ............................ 85
EV driving range ...................... 106
EV mode ..................................... 85
EV/HV mode selection switch ....................................... 88
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 678
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Brake .................................... 723
Transmission ........................ 722
Washer ................................. 598
Fog lights ................................. 356
Replacing light bulbs ............ 646
Switch ................................... 356
Footwell lights ......................... 524
Front doors .............................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light................. 662
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47D13U_(U)
Warning lights.......................... 197ABS....................................... 661
Brake Override System......... 664
Brake system ....... ................. 660
Charging system ................... 660
Drive-Start Control ................ 664
Driver’s seat belt reminder .... 662
Electronic engine control
system ......... ....................... 660
Electric power steering ......... 661
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder ...................... 662
High coolant temperature ..... 662
ICS OFF indicator ................. 662
Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 664
Low engine oil pressure ........ 660
Low fuel level ........................ 662
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 660
Master warning light.............. 663
Open door ............................. 662
PCS ...................................... 661
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder ............................. 663
Seat belt reminder light ......... 662
Slip indicator ......................... 661
SRS ...................................... 661
Tire pressure......................... 663 Warning messages.................. 670
Warning reflector storage
space ...................................... 533
Washer ..................................... 358 Checking............................... 598
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 491
Switch ................................... 358
Washing and waxing ............... 562
Water-repellent coating .......... 563
Weights .................................... 716 Cargo capacity...................... 329
Load limits ............................ 716
Wheels ...................................... 612
Replacing wheels ................. 615
Size....................................... 723
Window glasses ...................... 308
Window lock switch ................ 308
Windows................................... 308 Power windows..................... 308
Rear window
defogger ..................... 500, 511
Washer ................................. 358
Windshield wipers ................... 358 Handling the wiper arms ....... 566
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 360
Replacing the wiper rubber... 630
Winter driving tips ................... 491
Wiper rubber replacement ...... 630
Wireless charger ..................... 541
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.