TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

7019-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain-
ers to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN”
means the oil quality designa-
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20”
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-
Conserving” means that the oil
has fuel-saving and environ-
mental protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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7029-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Cooling system
Capacity*
Gasoline
engine6.0 L (6.3 qt., 5.3 Imp.qt.)
Power
control unit1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 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 technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system (spark plug)
MakeDENSO FC16HR-C9
Gap0.9 mm (0.035 in.)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

7039-1. Specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Electrical system (12-volt battery)
Specific gravity
reading at 20 C (68F):
1.25 or higher
If the specific gravity is lower then the
standard value, charge the 12-volt bat-
tery.
Charging ratesQuick charge15 A max.
Slow charge5 A max.
Transmission
Fluid capacity*3.7 L (3.9 qt., 3.3 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
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.

7049-1. Specifications
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*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf) while the hybrid system is operating.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 300 N (30.6 kgf,
67.4 lbf).
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
Left-hand drive vehicles
115 mm (4.53 in.) Min.
Right-hand drive vehicles
112 mm (4.41 in.) Min.
Pedal free play1.0 — 6.0 mm (0.04 — 0.24 in.)
Parking brake pedal travel*28 —11 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703, FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 4
Steering
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Tires and wheels
Tire size195/65R15 91H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Front250 kPa (2.5 kgf/cm2 or bar, 36 psi)
Rear240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi)
Wheel size15  6 1/2J
Wheel nut torque103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)

7059-1. Specifications
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Light bulbs
Light bulbsWTyp e
ExteriorBack-up lights16A
Interior
Vanity lights8A
Front interior/personal lights5A
Rear interior light8B
Door courtesy lights5A
Luggage compartment light5A
A: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
B: Double end bulbs

7069-1. Specifications
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Fuel information
■Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
■If your engine knocks
●Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 95
or higher for optimum engine performance.
Except EU area:
You must only use unleaded gasoline.
Select unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 95
or higher for optimum engine performance.

7079-1. Specifications
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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 will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly.
● EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85” and
fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. The use of
these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt,
ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
● Except EU area: Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as “E50” or “E85”
and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be used. Your
vehicle can use gasoline mixed with 10% max ethanol. The use of fuel
with more than 10% ethanol content (E10) will damage the vehicle’s fuel
system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out only from a source
where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In case of any
doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
● Do not use the methanol blended gasoline such as M15, M85, M100.
The use of gasoline containing methanol may cause engine damage or
failure.
■ Notice about fuel
 P. 107

7089-2. Customization
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Customizable features
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the parking brake set and the shift position in P.
■Changing using the multi-information display
Press or of the meter control switches, select .
Press or of the meter control switches, select “
(Vehicle Settings)”, and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select the item,
and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches, select the desired
setting, and then press .
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode,
press .
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your preferences. The settings of these fea-
tures can be changed using the multi-information display, the
navigation system, or at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for fur-
ther details.
Customizing vehicle features
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7099-2. Customization
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■Changing using the navigation system
Press on the navigation system.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen and select “Vehicle cus-
tomization”.
Various settings can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that
can be changed for details.
Settings that can be changed using the multi-information display
Settings that can be changed using the navigation system
Settings that can be changed by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Definition of symbols: O = Available, – = Not available
■Instrument cluster (P. 190)
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Sensor sensitivity for darken-
ing the brightness of the
instrument cluster depending
on the outside brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
Sensor sensitivity for returning
the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster to the original
level depending on the outside
brightness
Standard-2 to 2––O
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7109-2. Customization
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Smart entry & start system and wireless remote control
(P. 269, 279)
■Smart entry & start system (P. 279)
*: If equipped
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Wireless remote control (P. 269)
■Outside rear view mirrors (P. 305)
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Operation signal
(emergency flashers)OnOff–OO
Open door reminder buzzer
(When locking the vehicle)OnOff––O
Time elapsed before the auto-
matic door lock function is
activated if a door is not
opened after being unlocked
30 seconds
60 seconds
––O
120 seconds
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Smart entry & start system On Off – O O
Number of consecutive door
lock operations
*2 timesAs many as
desired––O
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Wireless remote control On Off – – O
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Automatic mirror folding and
extending operationLinked to the
locking/
unlocking of
the doorsOff
––O Linked to
operation of
the power
switch
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