oil temperature TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
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 in to 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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
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STEP 6

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
High coolant temper ature warning light
Indicates that the coolant temperature is too high
Changes from a flashing to a solid light when the engine
coolant temperature increases.
Hybrid system warning light (warning buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the hybrid system

498 6-1. Specifications
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
■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 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 allowscold 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.
Outside temperature

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 434
Fog light switch..................... 219
Foot lights ............................. 299
Hazard light switch ............... 434
Headlight switch ................... 211
Interior lights ......................... 300
Personal lights ...................... 301
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Shift lever lighting ................. 299
Turn signal lever ................... 192
Turn signal light switch ......... 192
Vanity lights .......................... 313
Wattage ................................ 504
Load capacity .......................... 270
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 77
Wattage ................................ 504
Luggage cover......................... 328
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 361
General maintenance ........... 356
Maintenance data ................. 494
Maintenance requirements ... 353
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 354 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................197
Meters ...................................195
Speed unit select button........197
Trip information display .........199
Micro dust and pollen filter .....285
Microphone
*............................338
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........105
Side mirror heater .................293
Side mirrors ...........................107
Vanity mirrors ........................313
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................196
Oil Engine oil ..............................371
Opener Back door ................................76
Fuel filler door .......................112
Hood......................................364
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............107
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................293
Outside temperature
display ....................................278
Overhead console ....................310
Overheating ..............................485
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 442
Open door ........................... 448
Seat belt reminder ................ 449
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 444
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 446
Brake system................ 442, 445
Charging system .... .............. 443
Cruise control ....................... 446
Electric power steering
system................................ 444
High coolant temperature ..... 443
Hybrid system....................... 443
Hybrid system overheat........ 447
LED headlights ..................... 446
Low engine oil pressure ....... 443
Low fuel level........................ 449
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 447
Low tire pressure .................. 449
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 444
Open door ............................ 448
Parking lock system ............. 445
P position request... .............. 447
Pre-collision system ............. 445
Radar cruise control. ............ 446
Seat belt warning light .......... 449
Slip indicator ......................... 445
Smart key system ... .............. 457
SRS airbags ......................... 444
Tire pressure warning light ... 449 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............446
Washer
Checking ...............................380
Preparing and checking before winter .......................271
Switch....................................221
Washing and waxing ...............346
Weight Cargo capacity ......................270
Load limits .............................270
Weight ...................................494
Wheels ......................................400
Window glasses .......................109
Window lock switch .................109
Windows Power windows .....................109
Rear window defogger ..........293
Washer ..................................221
Windshield wipers ...................221
Winter driving tips ...................271
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................69
Replacing the battery ............406
WMA disc
*
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.