TOYOTA PRIUS 2010 3.G Owners Manual

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How to read oil container labels:
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Com-
mittee) Certification Mark
is added to some oil containers to help you
select the oil you should use.

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Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
Gasoline engine
With an exhaust
heat recovery sys-
tem
Without exhaust
heat recovery sys-
tem
Power control unit7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
2.1 qt. (2.0 L, 1.8 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.

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Electrical system
Transmission
*:The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary,
contact your Toyota dealer.
12 volt battery
Open voltage at
68 
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged

12.2  12.4 V Half charged 
11 . 5  11.9 V Discharged 
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates 4.2 A max.
Fluid capacity*3.5 qt. (3.3 L, 2.9 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Brakes
*1:Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 44.1 lbf (196 N,
20.0 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2:Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.5 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf).
Pedal clearance *13.07 in. (78 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal 
travel
*28  11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Steering
Tires and wheels
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP215/45R17 87V
Front and rear tire inflation 
pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Front tire:

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire: 
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 17  7J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeP195/65R15 89S
Front and rear tire inflation 
pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) Front tire:

35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear tire: 
33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size 15  6J
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Tire sizeT135/80D16 101M
Spare tire inflation pressure

(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure) 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size
16  4T
Wheel nut torque 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Light bulbs
A: H11 halogen bulbs

B: HB3 halogen bulbs 
C: Wedge base bulbs (clear) 
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) 
E: Double end bulbs 
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
*
High beam 
9005 55
60A
B
Front fog lights
* 55 A
Parking lights W5W 5 C
Front side marker lights W5W 5 C
Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 D
Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 D
Back-up lights W21W 21 C
License plate lights W5W 5 C
InteriorPersonal/interior lights
5C
Rear interior lights 8E
Door courtesy lights 5C
Vanity lights 8C
Luggage compartment light 5E

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Fuel infor mation
■Fuel tank opening fo r unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If your engine knocks
● Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
■ Gasoline quality
In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas-
oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of
gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
Your vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline. 
Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use
of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result
in engine knocking. Persistent kno cking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

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Gasoline quality standards
● Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed
a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC)
that is expected to be applied worldwide.
● The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
● The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and customer satisfaction through better performance.
■ Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the US contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ 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.

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■Toyota does not recomm end 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.