2022 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME checking oil

17Pictorial index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 365
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 728
Charging port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 111
Charging method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 612
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 626
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 733
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 612
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 689
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 595
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 730
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 718
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
LED accent lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 347
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
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6
7
8
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 652, Watts: P. 734)
*: If equipped
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10
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
5997-3. 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 th e
oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
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5
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600
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(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 selectionP. 730
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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789Alphabetical index
PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47E74U_(U)
EngineAccessory mode ................... 334
Compartment ........................ 598
Engine switch........................ 332
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 56
Hood ..................................... 595
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 332
Identification number ............ 728
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 706
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 661
Ignition switch (power
switch) ................................ 332
Overheating .......................... 718
Power switch......................... 332
Engine coolant ......................... 602 Capacity ................................ 731
Checking ............................... 602
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 502
Engine oil ................................. 599
Capacity ................................ 730
Checking ............................... 599
Oil pressure warning light ..... 671
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 502
Engine switch (power switch) .................................... 332
Auto power off function ......... 334
Changing the power switch modes................................. 334
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 661
Starting the hybrid system .... 332 EPS (Electric Power
Steering) ................................ 497
Function ................................ 497
Warning light......................... 672
EV auto mode ............................ 87
EV driving range ...................... 109
EV mode ..................................... 87
EV/HV mode selection
switch ....................................... 90
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 56
Flat tire ..................................... 689
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Brake .................................... 733
Transmission ........................ 732
Washer ................................. 610
Fog lights ................................. 357
Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Switch ................................... 357
Footwell lights ......................... 537
Front doors .............................. 279
Front fog lights ........................ 357
Replacing light bulbs ............ 657
Switch ................................... 357
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light................. 674
Front seat concentrated airflow mode
(S-FLOW) ....................... 510, 522
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