checking oil TOYOTA CAMRY 2012 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
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.
Hold a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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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.
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. 469
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 203
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 451
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 420
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 451
If the engine will not start...... 447
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 449
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............ 435
If you lose your keys............. 450
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 463
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 459 Engine
Compartment ........................353
Engine switch ................145, 148
Hood......................................350
How to start the
engine .........................145, 148
Identification number .............466
If the engine will not start ......447
Ignition switch................145, 148
Overheating...........................459
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................471
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................169
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................469
Checking ...............................355
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine switch light ..................285
EPS ............................................203
Event data recorder ...................22E

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 420
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Open door ............................ 423
Seat belt reminder ................ 423
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 421
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 421
Brake assist system ............. 421
Brake system........................ 420
Charging system .... .............. 421
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 421
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Engine coolant temperature........................ 421
Engine oil pressure............... 421
Low fuel level........................ 423
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 423
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 421
Open door ............................ 423
Pretensioners ....................... 421
Seat belt reminder light ........ 423
Slip indicator ......................... 421
Smart key system ... .............. 427
SRS airbags ......................... 421
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 423
Washer fluid ......................... 423 Washer
Checking ...............................366
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................218
Switch....................................194
Washing and waxing ...............334
Weight Cargo capacity ......................213
Load limits .............................217
Weight ...................................466
Wheels ......................................379
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..................................194
Windshield wipers ...................194
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............384
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................257W