checking oil TOYOTA PRIUS 2012 3.G Owners Manual

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Engine oilWith 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
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
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Maintenance and care
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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 filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 564
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode switch ........... 204
Electric power steering........... 296
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
Replacing battery ................. 454
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 493
If a warning light turns on ..... 493
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 541
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 538
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ......................... 543
If you have a flat tire ............ 523
If you lose your keys............. 540
If you think something is wrong ................................. 492
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 554
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 556
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 485
If your vehicle overheats ...... 549
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 484 Engine
Accessory mode....................194
Compartment ........................419
Hood......................................413
How to start the hybrid
system ................................192
Identification number .............561
If the hybrid system will not start .....................................538
Ignition switch........................192
Overheating...........................549
“POWER” switch ...................192
Engine coolant Capacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine/power control unit coolantCapacity ................................566
Checking ...............................424
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Engine oil Capacity ................................563
Checking ...............................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................317
Enhanced VSC .........................296
EPS ............................................296
EV drive mode switch ..............199
Event data recorder ...................25E