fuel type TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2019 Owners Manual

15Pictorial index
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 251
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 364
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 256
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 528
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 327
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . . . P. 393
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478, 492
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Engine compartment cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 529
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 518
Headlights/front position lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Front fog lights/rear fog light
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 239
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Back-up light
*
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 233
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 423, Watts: P. 536)
*: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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1202. Instrument cluster
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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the TRIP button will reset
the trip meter.
• While the odometer is being dis-
played, or when the odometer/trip
meter are not being displayed,
the average fuel consumption
from the last reset will be dis-
played.
• While the trip meter is being dis-
played, the average fuel con-
sumption will be displayed in
accordance with the trip meter
distance from the last reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing the TRIP button for longer than 1
second when the average fuel consumption is displayed on the trip
meter.
Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
The brightness of the instrument cluster lights can be adjusted by 4
steps each time the button is pressed.
When the tail light is on, the brightness of the instrument cluster lights
can be adjusted. (For vehicles with the automatic light control system,
the lights can be adjusted when the tail light is on and the surrounding
area is dark.)
Changing the display
Instrument cluster light control
Ty pe AType B

2144-1. Before driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 1600 km (1000 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer perform the bed-
ding down operation.
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 528)

2564-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the power switch off and ensure that all the door and windows
are closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 537)
■Fuel types
P. 537
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the hybrid system will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly.* (P. 5 1 1 )
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P. 8 7 )
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.* (P. 9 1 )
● There may be a malfunction in the shift control system.*
( P. 229, 447, 460)
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-
lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 510)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position other than P.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 513)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
( P. 389)
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. ( P. 224)
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

5288-1. Specifications
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Model2ZR-FXE
Ty p e4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke80.5  88.3 mm (3.17  3.48 in.)
Displacement1798 cm3 (109.7 cu.in.)
Valve clearanceAutomatic adjustment
Fuel
Fuel type
When you find these types of fuel label at
the gas station, use only the fuel with one of
the following labels.

EU area
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European
standard EN228 only
Except EU area
Unleaded gasoline only
Research Octane Number95 or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp.gal.)

5378-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●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.
When you find these types of fuel label at the gas station, use
only the fuel with one of the following labels.

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.

558Alphabetical index
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Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 427
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage................................. 536
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 528
Fuel gauge ............................ 118
Gas station information ......... 568
Information ............................ 537
Refueling ............................... 256
Type ...................................... 528
Warning light ......................... 449
Fuel filler door .......................... 258
Fuses ........................................ 419
Gas station information .......... 568
Gauges...................................... 117
Glove box ................................. 346
Head restraints......................... 199
Headlights ................................ 241
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 243
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 244
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............. 430
Heaters
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 332
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 335
Seat heaters.......................... 341High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 430
Hill-start assist control............ 319
Hood ......................................... 375
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 351
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 34
Horn .......................................... 202
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Location .................................. 85
Specification ......................... 529
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent ........................................... 86
Hybrid system ............................ 81
Brake Override System......... 213
Drive-Start Control ................ 213
Emergency shut off system .... 86
Energy monitor/consumption
screen.......................... 128,134
EV drive mode ...................... 231
High voltage components ....... 85
Hybrid System Indicator........ 124
Hybrid system precautions ..... 85
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 324
If the hybrid system will not
start .................................... 509
Overheating .......................... 518
Power switch......................... 224
Regenerative braking.............. 82
Starting the hybrid system .... 224
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 124
Hybrid transmission ................ 233
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Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control) ................................... 299
Radiator .................................... 386
Radio
*
Rear door sunshades .............. 360
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 428
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage................................. 536
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 450
Rear seat........................... 191, 196
Adjustment .................... 191, 196
Second seats ........................ 191
Third seats ............................ 196
Rear sunshade ......................... 360
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 428
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage................................. 536
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 204
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 206
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............ 335
Rear window wiper .................. 255
Refueling .................................. 256
Capacity ................................ 528
Fuel types ............................. 528
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 258
Regenerative braking ................ 82
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 417
Fuses .................................... 419
Light bulbs............................. 423
Tires .............................. 478, 492
Road accident cautions ............ 89Seat belts.................................... 38
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 41
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 68
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 368
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 42
How to wear your seat belt ..... 36
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 42
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 44
Reminder light and buzzer .... 450
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 41
SRS warning light ................. 445
Seat heaters ............................. 341
Seats
Adjustment ............ 187, 191, 196
Adjustment precautions ........ 189
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .......... 59, 67
Cleaning................................ 367
Front seats ............................ 187
Head restraint ....................... 199
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 36
Seat heaters ......................... 341
Second seats ........................ 191
Third seats ............................ 196
RS

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 375 P. 258
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 375 P. 258 P. 535
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type P. 528
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 535
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
With filter 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil type
Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-
Conserving”, SN “Resource-Conserving” or SN
PLUS “Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multi-
grade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM, SN or SN PLUS multigrade
engine oil
P. 529