TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 Owners Manual

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■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
To y o t a a p p r o v e d “ To y o t a G e n u i n e M o t o r O i l ” o r e q u i v a l e n t t o s a t i s f y
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 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
allows cold 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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How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) 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
engine7.6 qt. (7.2 L, 6.3 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit
2.2 qt. (2.1 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 the spark plug gap.

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Electrical system
*1: Voltage is checked 30 seconds after the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.
Tr a n s m i s s i o n
*2:The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
12-volt battery
Open voltage*1 at
68qF (20qC):
Fully charged12.5 V or over
Half charged 11.0  12.5 V
Discharged Under 11.0 V
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity*23.6 qt. (3.4 L, 3.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Tr a n s m i s s io n fl u i d ty p e
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and 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).
Steering
Tires and wheels
Pedal clearance*13.03 in. (77 mm) Min.
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 11 c l i c k s
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tire sizeP195/65R15 89S
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/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size 15 u 6J
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: H16 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WType
Exterior
Halogen headlights
Low beam
High beam
LED headlights
High beam
H11
9005
9005
55
60
60
A
B
B
Fog lights*H16 19 C
Front turn signal lights WY21W 21 D
Front side marker lights W5W 5 E
Parking lights
(halogen headlights)W5W 5 E
Rear turn signal lights WY21W 21 D
Back-up lights W21W 21 E
License plate lights W5W 5 E
Interior
Front interior/personal lights5E
Rear interior light8F
Va n i t y l i g h t s8E
Door courtesy lights5E
Luggage compartment light5F

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Fuel information
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To h e l p p r e v e n t i n c o r r e c t f u e l i n g , y o u r v e h i c l e h a s a f u e l t a n k o p e n i n g t h a t
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■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.
Yo u m u s t o n l y u s e u n l e a d e d g a s o l i n e i n y o u r v e h i c l e .
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 knocking can lead to engine damage.
At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications
of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

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■Gasoline quality standards
●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have devel-
oped a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter
(WWFC), which is expected to be applied worldwide.
●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-
sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.
●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,
and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.
■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
●To y o t a r e c o m m e n d s t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e t h a t c o n t a i n s d e t e r g e n t a d d i t i v e s
to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to
clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA’s lowest additives con-
centration program.
●To y o t a s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d s t h e u s e o f To p T i e r D e t e r g e n t G a s o l i n e . F o r
more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers,
please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.
■Recommendation of 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.
To y o t a r e c o m m e n d s t h e u s e o f c l e a n e r b u r n i n g g a s o l i n e a n d a p p r o p r i a t e l y
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

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■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
●To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e c o n t a i n i n g m e t h a n o l .
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
To y o t a d o e s n o t r e c o m m e n d t h e u s e o f g a s o l i n e t h a t c o n t a i n s M M T. I f f u e l
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.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
●Yo u m a y o c c a s i o n a l l y n o t i c e l i g h t k n o c k i n g f o r a s h o r t t i m e w h i l e a c c e l e r -
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
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NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
●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 the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■When refueling with gasohol
Ta k e c a r e n o t t o s p i l l g a s o h o l . I t c a n d a m a g e y o u r v e h i c l e ’ s p a i n t .
■Notice about fuel
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal. (20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 6 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 6-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.