checking oil TOYOTA COROLLA 2011 10.G Owners Manual

358 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
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.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 473
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

519
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 166
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 452
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 424
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 452
If the engine will not start...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 450
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 424
If you have a flat tire ............ 436
If you lose your keys............. 451
If you think something is wrong ................................. 420
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 465
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 460
Engine
Compartment........................ 356
Engine switch ............... 129, 133
Hood ..................................... 351
How to start the engine ........................ 129, 133
Identification number ............ 468
If the engine will not start...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 129, 133
Overheating .......................... 460
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 475
Checking .............................. 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 174 Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ......................................147
Engine immobilizer system.......79
Engine oil Capacity ................................473
Checking ...............................358
Preparing and checking before winter .......................174
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................360
Engine switch light ..................309
EPS ............................................166
Event data recorder .................422
Floor mat...................................329
Fluid
Brake .....................................363
Washer ..................................368
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................159
Wattage .................................479
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............97
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................144
Wattage .................................479E
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524 Alphabetical index
Trunk lightWattage ................................. 479
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 144
Wattage ................................. 479
Valet key .....................................20
Vanity mirrors........................... 322
Vehicle identification number ................................... 468
Vehicle stability control........... 166
VSC............................................ 166
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 424
Downshifting.......................... 141
Seat belt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 425
Brake assist system .............. 425
Brake system ........................ 424
Charging system .... ............... 424
Electric power steering
system ................................ 425
Engine oil maintenance ......... 426
Engine oil pressure ............... 424
Low fuel level ........................ 426
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 426
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 425
Open door ............................. 426
Pretensioners ........................ 425
Seat belt reminder light ......... 426
Smart key system... ............... 434
SRS airbags .......................... 425
Tire pressure warning light .... 426
Washer fluid .......................... 426 Washer
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 174
Switch ................................... 160
Washing and waxing ............... 336
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 170
Load limits ............................. 173
Weight ................................... 468
Wheels ...................................... 382
Window glasses ........................ 69
Window lock switch................... 69
Windows
Power windows ....................... 69
Rear window defogger .......... 205
Washer.................................. 160
Windshield wipers ................... 160
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 386
Wireless remote control .......... 34
WMA disc.................................. 225
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