Checking The Engine Oil Level - Toyota 2004 Prius Owner's Manual

Checking the engine oil level

Low level Full level
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Add oil O.K.
With the hybrid system at operating
temperature and turned off, check the
oil level on the dipstick.
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle
should be on a level ground. After turn-
ing off the hybrid system, wait a few
minutes for the oil to drain back into
the bottom of the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold the rag un-
der the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
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4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
Too full
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated below for reference.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.5 (1.6, 1.3)
NOTICE
z Be careful not to spill engine oil on
the vehicle components.
z Avoid overfilling, or the hybrid sys-
tem could be damaged.
z Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.