engine oil TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 User Guide

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Vehicle specifications
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Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Ty p ePermanent magnet motor
Maximum output 60 kW
Maximum torque 207 N•m (21.1 kgf•m, 153 ft•lbf)
Ty p eLithium-ion battery
Voltage 3.6 V/cell
Capacity 5 Ah
Quantity 56 cells
Overall voltage 201.6
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)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:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil

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Vehicle specifications
PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufacturing,
and the best choice for good fuel
economy, and good starting in
cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the
engine may become difficult to
start, so SAE 5W-30 or lower vis-
cosity engine oil is recom-
mended.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred

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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 containers
to help you select the proper oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality desig-
nation by API (American Petro-
leum Institute) (SN)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity
grade (SAE 0W-20)
Lower portion:
“Resource-conserving” means
that the oil has fuel saving and
environmental protection capabili-
ties.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International Lubri-
cant Standardization and
Approval Committee) certification
Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.

566 Alphabetical index
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Engine
Accessory mode ................... 216
Compartment ........................ 403
Hood ..................................... 397
How to start the hybrid
system ................................ 214
Identification number............. 541
If the hybrid system will not
start..................................... 516
Ignition switch ....................... 214
Overheating .......................... 528
“POWER” switch ................... 214
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 547
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 404
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 319
EPS............................................ 298
EV drive mode switch.............. 221Floor mats ................................ 375
Fluid
Brake .................................... 549
Washer ................................. 411
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Foot lights ................................ 347
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 266
Wattage ................................ 551
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 477
Front position lights
Switch ................................... 261
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 103
Flattening seatbacks ............. 104
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Switch ................................... 233
Wattage ................................ 551
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 542
Fuel gauge ............................ 236
Information ............................ 552
Refueling............................... 139
Type ...................................... 552
Fuel door .................................. 139
Fuel filler door.......................... 139
Fuses ........................................ 433F

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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 445
Wattage................................. 551
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 460
Fog light switch ..................... 266
Foot lights ............................. 347
Hazard light switch ................ 460
Headlight switch .................... 261
Interior lights ......................... 348
Personal lights ...................... 349
Replacing light bulbs ............. 445
Shift lever lighting.................. 347
Turn signal lever ................... 233
Turn signal light switch.......... 233
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage compartment light
Switch ..................................... 98
Wattage................................. 551
Luggage cover ......................... 379
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 393
Maintenance data ................. 540
Maintenance requirements ... 390Meter
Instrument cluster light
control................................. 239
Meters ................................... 236
Speed unit select button ....... 238
Trip information display......... 241
Microphone
*
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Side mirror heater ................. 341
Side mirrors .......................... 133
Vanity mirrors........................ 363
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system
(refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Odometer.................................. 237
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 404
Opener
Back door................................ 97
Fuel filler door ....................... 139
Hood ..................................... 397
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ............ 133
Outside rear view mirror
defogger switch..................... 341
Outside temperature
display .................................... 326
Overhead console ................... 358
Overheating.............................. 528
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USB port*
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 363
Wattage................................. 551
Vanity mirrors .......................... 363
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 541
Vehicle stability control .......... 298
VSC ........................................... 298
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 469
Open door ............................ 476
Seat belt reminder................. 477Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) .................................. 471
Automatic headlight leveling
system ................................ 474
Brake system ................ 469, 472
Charging system ................... 470
Cruise control........................ 474
Electric power steering
system ................................ 471
High coolant temperature ..... 470
Hybrid battery indicator
light ..................................... 473
Hybrid system ....................... 470
Hybrid system overheat ........ 475
LED headlights ..................... 474
Low engine oil pressure ........ 470
Low fuel level ........................ 476
Low hybrid battery
(traction battery) ................. 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 471
Open door ............................. 476
Parking lock system .............. 473
P position request ................. 475
Pre-crash safety system ....... 472
Radar cruise control.............. 474
Seat belt warning light .......... 477
Slip indicator ......................... 472
Smart entry & start system ... 479
SRS airbags.......................... 471
U
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575 What to do if...
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A warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 469If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds
Warning lights
P. 469P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 471
P. 470P. 472
Charging system
warning lightSRS warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightABS warning light
High coolant
temperature warning
lightElectric power steering
system warning light
Hybrid system warning
lightPre-crash safety system
warning light*1
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Malfunction indicator
lamp

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 139Auxiliary catch lever
P. 3 9 7
Fuel filler door opener
P. 139Tire inflation pressure
P. 550Hood lock release lever
P. 397
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeExcept EU area:
Unleaded gasoline only
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to
European standard EN228 only P. 542
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 5 5 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference)L (qt., Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Engine oil typeToyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
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