oil dipstick TOYOTA AURIS 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
1NR-FE engine
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
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8
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4936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1ZR-FAE engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

4946-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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1ND-TV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)Fuel filter (P. 512)
12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Radiator (P. 507)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 507)
Intercooler (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
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9
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4956-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
1AD-FTV engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 11 )
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)Fuel filter (P. 512)
12-volt battery (P. 508)
Fuse box (P. 532)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 507)
Intercooler (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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4966-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12E33E)
2ZR-FXE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 505)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 501)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 505)Fuse box (P. 532)
Power control unit coolant
radiator (P. 507)
Radiator (P. 507)
Condenser (P. 507)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 5 1 1 )1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

4976-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Gasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back
into the bottom of the engine.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming
up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the
oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hybrid model: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up
the engine and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5
minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Engine oil
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2
1NR-FE engine1ZR-FAE engine
1ND-TV engine1AD-FTV engine

4986-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Wipe the dipstick clean.
1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FXE engine with flat dipstick and 1NR-FE,
1ND-TV and 1AD-FTV engine: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
1ZR-FAE engine with non-
flat dipstick: Reinsert the
non-flat dipstick fully with its
protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
2ZR-FXE engine with non-
flat dipstick: Reinsert the
non-flat dipstick fully with its
protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
2ZR-FXE engine
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5026-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 705
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)
1NR-FE, 1ZR-FAE, 1ND-TV and 2ZR-FXE
engines
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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2
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5046-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.
Engine oil (diesel engine only)
Using an engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.

7058-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine (except hybrid model) or
warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system (hybrid model), wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.

Engine oil selection
Gasoline engine
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter
1NR-FE engine
3.4 L (3.6 qt., 3.0 Imp. qt.)
1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FXE engines
4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp. qt.)
1ND-TV engine
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp. qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp. qt.)
Without filter1NR-FE engine
3.2 L (3.4 qt., 2.8 Imp. qt.)
1ZR-FAE and 2ZR-FXE engines
3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp. qt.)
1ND-TV engine
3.5 L (3.7 qt., 3.1 Imp. qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp. qt.)