transmission oil TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

2455-1. Before driving
5
Driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift position is
shifted to R
*.
 When the shift position is
shifted from P or R to forward
drive shift position such as D
*.
When the system operates, a mes-
sage appears on the multi-informa-
tion display. Read the message
and follow the instruction.
*: Depending on the situation, the
shift position may not be
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off
( P.425), sudden start restraint
control also does not operate. If
your vehicle have trouble escap-
ing from the mud or fresh snow
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.574)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, transmission, tran-
saxle, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the shift control system is dam-
aged by flooding, it may not be
possible to shift the shift position
to P, or from P to other positions.
In this case, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift position to P. Failure
to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if the accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

6139-1. Specifications
9
Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or has not been driven
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seat s, radio and heater,
to the extent that these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether installed or
not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehicle
weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant weight
150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty
battery, and special trim

654Alphabetical Index
........................................... 584
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising .. 548
If you have a flat tire ............. 574
If you lose your keys ............ 586
If you think something is wrong ........................................... 554
If your vehicle becomes stuck ........................................... 597
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 547
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................................... 550
If your vehicle overheats ...... 594
Emergency flashers ............... 546
Emergency tire puncture repair kit ........................................... 574
Energy monitor ....................... 173
Engine Compartment ....................... 504
Hood..................................... 501
Identification number ............ 601
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 603
Checking .............................. 507
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 429
Warning light ........................ 556
Engine coolant temperature gauge..................................... 155
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 602
Checking .............................. 504
Preparing and checking before winter.................................. 429
Warning light ........................ 556
Engine oil maintenance data160, 506
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC) ............ 424
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control) ............ 424 EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Function................................424
Warning light ........................558
EV/HV mode selection switch .74
EV driving range .......................90
Event data recorder (EDR) .......10
EV indicator...............................78
EV mode ....................................73
F
Flat tire.....................................574 Tire pressure warning system...........................................516
Floor mats .................................28
Fluid Brake ............................509, 604
Hybrid transmission ..............604
Washer .................................510
Footwell lights ........................446
Front doors .............................185
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light........................562
Front passenger occupant clas- sification system ....................44
Front seat heaters ..................443
Front seats ..............................209 Adjustment ...........................209
Cleaning ...............................490
Correct driving posture ...........29
Driving position memory .......230
Head restraints .....................212
Memory recall function .........232
Power easy access system ..230
Seat heaters .........................443
Seat position memory...........231
Seat ventilators.....................444
Front side marker lights.........269 Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Front turn signal lights ..........262 Replacing exterior lights .......543
Turn signal lever ...................262