oil type TOYOTA PRIUS V 2014 ZVW40 / 1.G Owners Manual

374 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_OM_OM47840U_(U)
Flat dipstickLow
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Non-flat dipstickLow
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
■ 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.STEP 6

375
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS v_OM_OM47840U_(U)
4
Maintenance and care
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. 500
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

501
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
PRIUS v_OM_OM47840U_(U)
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Spec
ification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) 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.

555
Alphabetical index
PRIUS v_OM_OM47840U_(U)
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 177
Compartment........................ 372
Hood ..................................... 366
How to start the hybrid system................................ 175
Identification number ............ 497
If the hybrid system will not start .................................... 476
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 487
“POWER” switch .................. 175
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 377
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine/power control unit
coolantCapacity ............................... 501
Checking .............................. 377
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 499
Checking .............................. 373
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 271
Enhanced VSC......................... 250
EPS ........................................... 250
EV drive mode switch ............. 182
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mats.................................325
Fluid
Brake .....................................503
Washer ..................................382
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............420
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................506
Foot lights.................................299
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............420
Switch....................................219
Wattage .................................506
Front passenger occupant classification system ............138
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................451
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................84
Flattening seatbacks ...............85
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............420
Wattage .................................506
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............420
Switch....................................194
Wattage .................................506
Fuel
Capacity ................................498
Fuel gauge ............................197
Information ............................507
Refueling ...............................115
Type ......................................507
Fuel door...................................115
Fuel filler door ..........................115
Fuses.........................................409F

568
PRIUS v_OM_OM47840U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Fuel filler door
P. 1 1 5Auxiliary catch lever P. 3 6 6
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 1 5Tire inflation pressureP. 504Hood lock release lever P. 366
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P. 498
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 0 4
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 GF-5 multigrade engine oil
P. 4 9 9