checking oil TOYOTA PRIUS V 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back in to the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 4 9 8
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 175
Compartment........................ 370
Hood ..................................... 364
How to start the hybrid system................................ 173
Identification number ............ 495
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 474
Ignition switch ....................... 173
Overheating .......................... 485
“POWER” switch .................. 173
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 375
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 497
Checking .............................. 371
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Enhanced VSC......................... 250
EPS ........................................... 250
EV drive mode switch ............. 180
Event data recorder .................. 22 Floor mats.................................324
Fluid
Brake .....................................501
Washer ..................................380
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................504
Foot lights.................................299
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................504
Front passenger occupant classification system ............135
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................449
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................81
Flattening seatbacks ...............82
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............419
Wattage .................................504
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............419
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................504
Fuel
Capacity ................................496
Fuel gauge ............................195
Information ............................505
Refueling ...............................112
Type ......................................505
Fuel door...................................112
Fuel filler door ..........................112
Fuses.........................................408F

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Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 442
Open door ........................... 448
Seat belt reminder ................ 449
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................. 444
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 446
Brake system................ 442, 445
Charging system .... .............. 443
Cruise control ....................... 446
Electric power steering
system................................ 444
High coolant temperature ..... 443
Hybrid system....................... 443
Hybrid system overheat........ 447
LED headlights ..................... 446
Low engine oil pressure ....... 443
Low fuel level........................ 449
Low hybrid battery (traction battery) ................. 447
Low tire pressure .................. 449
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 444
Open door ............................ 448
Parking lock system ............. 445
P position request... .............. 447
Pre-collision system ............. 445
Radar cruise control. ............ 446
Seat belt warning light .......... 449
Slip indicator ......................... 445
Smart key system ... .............. 457
SRS airbags ......................... 444
Tire pressure warning light ... 449 Warning message
Parking lock system ..............446
Washer
Checking ...............................380
Preparing and checking before winter .......................271
Switch....................................221
Washing and waxing ...............346
Weight Cargo capacity ......................270
Load limits .............................270
Weight ...................................494
Wheels ......................................400
Window glasses .......................109
Window lock switch .................109
Windows Power windows .....................109
Rear window defogger ..........293
Washer ..................................221
Windshield wipers ...................221
Winter driving tips ...................271
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................69
Replacing the battery ............406
WMA disc
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.