oil temperature TOYOTA PRIUS 2013 3.G Owners Manual

426 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully. Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
dipstick fully with its protruding
areas ( in the illustration)
pointing towards the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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570 6-1. Specifications
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■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 GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the good 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

630 Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ....................... 416
General maintenance ............411
Maintenance data.................. 566
Maintenance requirements....408
Maintenance data ..................... 409
Meter Instrument panel light
control .................................219
Meters ...................................216
Speed unit select button........ 218
Trip information display .........231
Micro dust and pollen filter ..... 334
Microphone
*............................ 393
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror...........120
Side mirror heater .................350
Side mirrors ...........................124
Vanity mirrors ........................369
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........ 225
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle .......... 22
Odometer .................................. 225
Oil
Engine oil ..............................426
Opener
Back door ................................95
Fuel filler door ....................... 134
Hood......................................419
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ............. 124
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch ..................... 350 Outside temperature
display .................................... 370
Overheating .............................. 556
Parking brake ........................... 214
Parking lights
Switch ................................... 252
PCS ........................................... 307
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 359
Wattage................................. 576
Power outlets ........................... 371
“POWER” switch ..................... 194
Power windows ........................ 126
Pre-collision system ................ 307
Radar cruise control system .................................... 272
Radiator .................................... 432
Radio
*
Radio data system*
RDS*
Rear seats Adjustment ............................ 104
Folding down......................... 105
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 473
Wattage................................. 576
Rear view mirror .............. 120, 124
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ............................... 350
Rear window wiper and washer .................................... 264
Remote Air C onditioning
System.................................... 346
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