Toyota Prius: Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

• Dimensions and weights
• Cooling system maintenance data

Dimensions and weights

*: Unladen vehicle

Seating capacity

Vehicle identification

Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is on the top left of the instrument panel.

This number is also stamped under the right-hand front seat.

This number is also on the Certification Regulation Label.

Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

Engine

Fuel

Electric motor (traction motor)

Front

Rear (AWD models)

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Lubrication system

Oil capacity (Drain and refill - reference*)

*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. When actually adding the engine oil, make sure that the oil level is between the low level mark and refill upper limit mark.

Warm up and turn off the hybrid system, wait about 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

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 GF-6B multigrade engine oil

Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16

SAE 0W-16 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.

If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE 0W-20 oil may be used.

However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil change.

1. Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):

• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability

Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

• The 16 in 0W-16 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.

How to read oil container label: API registered mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

Cooling system maintenance data

*: The coolant capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Ignition system (spark plug)

NOTICE

Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

Electrical system (12-volt Battery)

Hybrid transmission

*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

Hybrid transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

Rear differential (rear electric motor) (AWD models)

*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

Rear differential fluid type

Using differential fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal noise or vibration, or ultimately damage the differential of your vehicle.

Brakes

*1:Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 30.6 kgf) while the hybrid system is operating.

When performing the brake pedal inspection, also be sure to check that the brake system warning light is not illuminated when the hybrid system is operating. (If the brake system warning light is illuminated.

*2:Make sure to confirm that the brake system warning light (yellow) does not illuminate. (If the brake system warning light illuminates

Steering

Tires and wheels

• Vehicles with 17-inch tires

• Vehicles with 19-inch tires