checking oil TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2010 1.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 turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom 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.
Low
Full

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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 already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selectionP. 391
Items Clean funnel

424 Alphabetical index
Emergency, in case of
Blown fuse............................. 324
If the engine will not start ...... 376
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 377
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 379
If a warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 354
If a warning light turns on ...... 354
If you have a flat tire ............. 364
If you lose your keys ............. 378
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 350
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 385
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 345
If your vehicle overheats ....... 382
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 344
Engine
Compartment ........................ 294
Engine switch ........................ 126
Exhaust gas .......................... 122
Hood...................................... 293
How to start the engine ......... 126
Identification number ............. 390
If the engine will not start ...... 376
Ignition switch........................ 126
Immobilizer system .................77
Overheating........................... 382
Warning light ......................... 355
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 392
Checking ............................... 299
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 188
Temperature gauge............... 137
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 137
Engine immobilizer system.......77Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 391
Checking ............................... 295
Preparing and checking before
winter .................................. 188
Warning light ................. 355, 357
Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 297
Engine switch........................... 126
Event data recorder ................. 352
Floor mat .................................. 266
Fluid
Brake..................................... 300
Washer.................................. 306
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control
lever .................................... 162
Front--wheel drive control
lever .................................... 164
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 95
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 357
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer ...................... 357
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 397
Front turn signal lights
Lever ..................................... 133
Replacing light bulbs ............. 338
Switch ................................... 133
Wattage................................. 397
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 390
Fuel gauge ............................ 137
Fuel pump shut off system .... 351
Gas station information ......... 436
Information ............................ 398E
F

429 Alphabetical index
Vanity mirrors .......................... 255
Vehicle identification
number................................... 389
Vehicle stability control .......... 174
Voltmeter.................................. 137
VSC ........................................... 174
Warning buzzers
Key reminder ........................ 359
Seat belt reminder ................ 357
Warning lights
ABS ...................................... 355
Airbag system....................... 355
Anti-lock brake system ......... 355
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature........................ 355
Brake system........................ 354
Charging system .................. 355
Driver’s seat belt................... 357
Electronic engine control
system................................ 355
Engine oil replacement ......... 357
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 355
Front passenger’s seat belt .. 357
Low brake fluid ..................... 354
Low engine oil pressure ....... 355
Low fuel level........................ 357
Low tire inflation pressure .... 357
Low washer fluid................... 358
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 355
Open door ............................ 357
Seat belt ............................... 357
Seat belt pretensioner
system................................ 355
SRS ...................................... 355
SRS airbag system............... 355
Tire pressure ........................ 357
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 357
Unengaged “Park” ................ 355Washer
Checking ...............................306
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................188
Switch............................147, 149
Washing and waxing ...............278
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................184
Load limits .............................187
Weight ...................................388
Wheels ......................................317
Window glasses ..................43, 71
Window lock switch ...................71
Windows
Power windows .......................71
Rear window defogger ..........210
Washer ..........................147, 149
Windshield wipers ...........147, 149
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............322
Wireless remote control ..........30
Winter driving tips ...................188
WMA disc ..................................227V
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