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

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
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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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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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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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire 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
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, 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
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Alphabetical index
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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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License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Light bulbs Replacing ............................. 419
Wattage ................................ 504
Lights Emergency flasher switch .... 434
Fog light switch..................... 219
Foot lights ............................. 299
Hazard light switch ............... 434
Headlight switch ................... 211
Interior lights ......................... 300
Personal lights ...................... 301
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Shift lever lighting ................. 299
Turn signal lever ................... 192
Turn signal light switch ......... 192
Vanity lights .......................... 313
Wattage ................................ 504
Load capacity .......................... 270
Luggage compartment light Switch ..................................... 77
Wattage ................................ 504
Luggage cover......................... 328
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 361
General maintenance ........... 356
Maintenance data ................. 494
Maintenance requirements ... 353
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 354 Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................197
Meters ...................................195
Speed unit select button........197
Trip information display .........199
Micro dust and pollen filter .....285
Microphone
*............................338
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror...........105
Side mirror heater .................293
Side mirrors ...........................107
Vanity mirrors ........................313
MP3 disc
*
Navigation system (refer to “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual”)
Noise from under vehicle ..........20
Odometer ..................................196
Oil Engine oil ..............................371
Opener Back door ................................76
Fuel filler door .......................112
Hood......................................364
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............107
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch .....................293
Outside temperature
display ....................................278
Overhead console ....................310
Overheating ..............................485
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*: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” or “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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”.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 2Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 4
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 2Tire inflation pressureP. 502Hood lock release lever P. 364
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 496
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference) qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 497