check oil TOYOTA AURIS 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

15Pictorial index
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12F76E)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 322
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 328
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 719
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 730
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Checking/rotation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 531
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 640
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 721
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 700
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Front position lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Hill-start assist control
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Rear fog light
*4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Back-up light
*3
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284, 289, 294, 297
Rear view monitor system camera
*1, 5
Rear fog light*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 320
Back-up light
*4
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284, 289, 294, 297
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 567, Watts: P. 734)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*3: Left-hand drive vehicles
*4: Right-hand drive vehicles
*5: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s manual”.
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1172. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
*1: Except hybrid model: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned
to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart entry & start system) or the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart entry
& start system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn off. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: Hybrid model: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*3: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*4: If equipped
*5: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*6: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes
quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
*7: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
*8: Vehicles with a multi-information display
Driver’s and front pas-
senger’s seat belt
reminder light (P. 602)*1, 2, 8Master warning light
(P. 606)
Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 602)*1, 2, 4
Slip indicator (P. 600)
*1, 3Low engine oil level
warning light (diesel
engine) (P. 602)*1, 2, 4, 5 “AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 601)
*1, 3Engine oil change
reminder light (diesel
engine)
(P. 604, 605)*1, 3DPF system warning
light (diesel engine)
(P. 603)

2404-1. Before driving
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NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 640, 653)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
Brake function
Except hybrid model: Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, trans-
mission fluid, etc.
Hybrid model: Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, hybrid trans-
mission fluid, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
Hybrid model: If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it
may not be possible to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other posi-
tions. When the shift position cannot be changed from P to any other posi-
tion, the front wheels will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with
the front wheels on the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this
case, transport the vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

5096-3. 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.
Engine oil
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5126-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.5
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
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5136-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
1NR-FE engine1ZR-FAE engine
1ND-TV engine1AD-FTV engine
2ZR-FXE engine

5146-3. 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. 721
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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5166-3. 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.

5987-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and take the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light (vehicles with a drive
monitor display)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning light (vehicles with a
drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
andHigh engine coolant temperature warning light (vehicles
with a drive monitor display)
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 700)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on)Multi-mode manual trans-
mission warning light
(vehicles with a multi-
mode manual transmis-
sion)
Indicates a malfunction in
the multi-mode manual
transmission system. Have the system checked
by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.

6027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Follow the correction procedures.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1, 2
Indicates that a door is not
fully closed
Check that all the doors are
closed.
Low fuel level warning
light
Except hybrid model
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 7.5 L (2.0
gal., 1.6 Imp. gal.) or less
Hybrid model
Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 6.8 L (1.8
gal., 1.5 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*3
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
*3
Warns the rear passengers
to fasten their seat belts.
Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine)
*2
Indicates that engine oil
level is low, but does not
indicate a malfunction.
Check the level of engine oil,
and add if necessary.
(P. 509)