TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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When trouble arises
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If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro-
cedure:
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly
depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift position to N.
If the shift position is shifted to N After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the
road.
Stop the hybrid system.
If the shift position cannot be shifted to N Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as possible.
To stop the hybrid system,
press and hold the “POWER”
switch for 3 consecutive sec-
onds or more, or press it
briefly for 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 4
Press and hold for 3 seconds or more, or press briefly for 3 times or more
STEP 5

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CAUTION
■If the hybrid system has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake
pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate
as much as possible before turning off the hybrid system.

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 494
Fuel information ............... 505
Tire information ................ 508
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 523
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .............. 529

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Vehicles without panoramic roof
*3: Vehicles with panoramic roof
*4: Vehicles with 16-inch tires
*5: Vehicles with 17-inch tires
Overall length181.7 in. (4615 mm)
Overall width69.9 in. (1775 mm)
Overall height*162.0 in. (1575 mm)*2
63.0 in. (1600 mm)*3
Wheelbase109.4 in. (2780 mm)
Tread
Front60.6 in. (1540 mm)*4
60.2 in. (1530 mm)*5
Rear60.8 in. (1545 mm)*4
60.4 in. (1535 mm)*5
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 915 lb. (415 kg)

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Vehicle identification
■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primar y identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Label.
This number is also stamped
under the right-hand front seat.

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■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Fuel
Model2ZR-FXE
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.17  3.48 in. (80.5  88.3 mm)
Displacement 109.7 cu.in. (1798 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only
Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)

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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 exchanging.
Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 min-
utes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Ty p ePermanent magnet motor
Maximum output 60 kW
Maximum torque 153 ft•lbf (207 N•m, 21.1 kgf•m)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Voltage 7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 28 modules
Overall voltage 201.6 V
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
With filter
Without filter
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)

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■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: ILSAC 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 allowscold 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 ILSAC (International Lubric
ant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity
Gasoline
engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 Imp.qt.)
Power
control
unit 2.9 qt. (2.7 L, 2.4 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.

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Ignition system
Electrical system
Spark plug
MakeDENSO 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.
12-volt battery
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the hybrid
system and all lights are turned off.)Open voltage
at 68  F (20 C):
Charging rates 4.2 A max.