fuel type TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door .......................... 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Doors.................................... 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 57
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 75
Power windows .................... 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 81
Immobilizer system ............... 81
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 130
Transmission ...................... 136
Turn signal lever (Type A) ............................ 140
Turn signal lever (Type B) ............................ 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 143 Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .......... 150
Headlight switch (Type A) ............................ 150
1Before driving
2When driving

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Consumption
How to display on the touch screen:
Press .
Touch or on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch or .
How to display with steering switch:
Press .
If the “Consumption” screen is displayed, press .
Type A Fuel consumption in the past
30 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 30 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 4 symbols are shown.
Average fuel consumption
Type B Instantaneous fuel consump-
tion
Outside temperature
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1

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1-6. Refueling
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Before driving
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Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly
in the opposite direction once
released.
■ Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (87 Octane Rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp. gal.)

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Engine
Fuel
Model1NZ-FXE
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 2.95  3.33 in. (75.0  84.7 mm)
Displacement91.4 cu. in. (1497 cm3)
Drive belt tension 44 - 88 lbf(196 - 392 N, 20 - 40 kgf)*
*: Drive belt tension measured with Boroughs
drive belt tension gauge No. BT-33-73F (used
belt)
Valve clearance
(engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust
0.007 - 0.009 in. (0.17 - 0.23 mm)
0.011 - 0.013 in. (0.27 - 0.33 mm)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity 11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Idler assembly
Crankshaft Water pump

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Vehicle specifications
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Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
● Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota DOES NOT recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If
fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be
adversely affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

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NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that
stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related p oor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohole
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

502 Alphabetical index
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Engine compartment cover..... 365
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................467
Checking ............................... 371
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil Capacity ................................466
Checking ............................... 365
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 177
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 369
Event data recorder .................424
Floor mats.................................335
Fluid
Brake .....................................373
Washer .................................. 378
Fog lights
Switch.................................... 156
Wattage .................................471
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............101
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................429
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 57
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................471
Fuel Capacity ................................464
Fuel gauge ............................ 143
Gas station information .........512
Information ............................ 472
Refueling ................................. 78
Type ......................................472
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................ 78
Fuses......................................... 398 Garage door opener ................ 339
Gas station information .......... 512
Gauges...................................... 143
Glove box ................................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 272
Head restraints........................... 62
Headlights
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 414
Replacing light bulbs ............. 407
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 471
Heaters Side mirror ............................ 217
Hood.......................................... 361
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 336
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system..... 27
Energy monitor /
consumption screen ............. 27
High-voltage components ....... 26
Power switch ......................... 130
Illuminated entry system......... 318
Immobilizer system ................... 81
I/M test ...................................... 356
Identification Engine ................................... 463
Vehicle .................................. 463
Ignition switch.......................... 130
Indicator lights ......................... 146
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 491
Inside rear view mirror .............. 71
Instrument panel light control .................................... 144
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
ITYPP012
Auxiliary catch leverP. 361Fuel filler doorP. 7 8
Hood lock release lever
P. 361Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 8Tire inflation pressureP. 470
Fuel tank capacity11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 79, 464
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 7 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 466
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30