2011 Toyota Prius Support Question
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Question posted by kirschj on August 15th, 2015
How Often Should You Change The Oil In A 2011 Prius (1.8 Liter Engine)?
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Owners Manual - Page 2
... brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you will have a better understanding of your new Prius.
! All information in color throughout the Owner's Manual. The Quick Reference Guide is...in your vehicle's glove box. 2011 Prius
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Prius operations. We strongly encourage you to make changes at the time of printing. Toyota...
Owners Manual - Page 6
...is over 12 mph) Charging system warning1 Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low fuel level warning Open door warning Airbag SRS warning1
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If indicator does not turn off within a few...consumption Speedometer
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to "Indicators and warning lights," Section 2-2, 2011 Owner's Manual.
Owners Manual - Page 7
Master warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Electric power steering system warning1 Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator READY indicator EV Drive Mode indicator Eco ... warning light1
FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES OVERVIEW
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If this light flashes, refer to "Cruise control," Section 2-4, 2011 Owner's Manual.
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Owners Manual - Page 11
... Maintenance Guide." SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Light control-Instrument panel
OVERVIEW
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Brightness control
Engine maintenance
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Engine oil filler cap Windshield washer fluid tank NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Owners Manual - Page 57
... battery) will slowly discharge. 1-1. l The temperature setting of conditions under which the gasoline engine may not stop The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. n After the 12 volt battery has discharged or has been changed or removed The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is high. l The hybrid battery (traction battery...
Owners Manual - Page 61
... You can be achieved by referring to assist with the driving conditions and operation of electrical energy. (→P. 193) n Eco-friendly driving Hybrid System Indicator changes in real-time in an Eco-friendly manner by driving as the gasoline engine operating status, and the usage and regeneration status of the accelerator pedal.
Owners Manual - Page 184
...at such speeds. Wet brake pads may result in death or serious injury. l Abrupt changes from functioning properly. After the shift lever is operated, make sure that all passengers' ... the vehicle that may prevent the brakes from shift position "D" to "B" and rapid changes in the engine speed could cause the vehicle to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed....
Owners Manual - Page 189
..., etc. l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible) and the function of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid system, transmission, etc. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. l Brake function l Changes in electrical components l Engine damage caused by flooding, it may cause the following situations. l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds...
Owners Manual - Page 190
... position switch when starting the hybrid system.
After a few seconds, the "READY" indicator comes on your person starts the hybrid system or changes "POWER" switch modes. Sit in the driver's seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
The "POWER" switch indicator turns green.
2 ... move when the "READY" indicator is on, even if the engine is stopped. STEP 3
Press the "POWER" switch.
Owners Manual - Page 198
.... (Possible driving distance depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.) n Changing a driving mode when in EV-Drive Mode EV-Drive Mode can be used in conjunction with power.... Driving in the area may lower fuel economy.
n Fuel economy Your Toyota is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in EV-Drive Mode more ...
Owners Manual - Page 200
...uses
Shift position P R N D B Function Parking the vehicle or starting the hybrid system Reversing Neutral Normal driving Engine braking position*
*: Shown only while in "D" position.
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When selecting the shift ... or "R", from "D" to "R", or from "R" to "D", ensure that the shift position has been changed to suit current driving and operating conditions. 2-1.
Owners Manual - Page 202
... driving.
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PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD 2-1. To prevent this situation. (→P. 551) n Using engine brake To use "D" for a long time.
l During high speed driving, you may cause decreased... that of a typical vehicle. Driving procedures
Changing shift position to "P" Push the "P" position switch with the transmission in this , use the engine braking, shift the shift lever to other ...
Owners Manual - Page 296
Driving inform a t ion
Wint e r driving t ips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures Engine oil Engine/power control unit coolant Washer fluid
l Have a service technician inspect the level and specific gravity of 12 volt battery electrolyte. l Have the vehicle fitted with ...
Owners Manual - Page 463
..." and
the multi-information display indicates that the oil may have become diluted, making it -yourself maintenance
n Engine oil consumption l The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the quality of oil consumption, keep in mind that the reset is complete.
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PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD n After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. STEP 2 Turn the "POWER" switch ON with...
Owners Manual - Page 543
... message turns off. Check and change the engine oil.
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Correction procedure
Check the engine oil, and change if necessary.
(U.S.A. After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the engine oil is scheduled to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures. Indicates that the engine oil should be changed . A buzzer also sounds. only)
When...
Owners Manual - Page 547
...;P. 440) n Approach warning message In the following instances, there is traveling more quickly than your vehicle. When trouble arises 525
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n After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. l When the vehicle ahead is traveling at the same speed or the vehicle ahead is the possibility that the approach warning will not activate even...
Owners Manual - Page 553
... turned off due to take in an emergency
Interior buzzer
Exterior buzzer
Warning message
Details The electronic key does not operate properly. NOTICE
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n While the engine oil level warning is reset. When trouble arises
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The system does not monitor the purity of the...
Owners Manual - Page 591
... vehicle. However, it must be used in cold weather. An oil with a lower value before the W allow for good fuel economy and good starting of the oil which allows cold startability. Specifications
Lubrication system
Oil capacity (Drain and refill - Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 SAE 0W-20 is operated at...
Owners Manual - Page 623
Reference P. 440
Tire pressure warning system
P. 455
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Item Engine oil maintenance data
When to initialize • After changing engine oil • When rotating the tires on the vehicle.
6 -3 . I nit ia liza t ion
I t e m s t o init ia lize
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation ...
Owners Manual - Page 651
... qt. (L, Imp.qt.) With filter 4.4 (4.2, 3.7) Without filter 4.1 (3.9, 3.4) "Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 0W-20
P. 575
P. 570
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PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD GAS STAT I ON I N FORM ...
11.9 gal. (45 L, 9.9 Imp.gal.) Unleaded gasoline only P. 107, 578
Cold tire inflation pressure
Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill -
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