checking oil TOYOTA FJ CRUISER 2011 1.G Owners Manual

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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 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
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Maintenance and care
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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. 471
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 472
Checking .............................. 372
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 190
Temperature gauge .............. 135
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 135
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 471
Checking .............................. 368
Preparing and checking before winter ................................. 190
Warning light ................ 431, 433
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 370
Engine switch .......................... 124
Event data recorder ................ 428
Floor mat .................................. 337
Fluid Brake .................................... 373
Washer ................................. 379
Four-wheel drive system
Four-wheel drive control lever ................................... 161
Front--wheel drive control
lever ................................... 164
Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 92
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
Front passenger’s seat belt
warning buzzer...................... 433
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 45 Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............410
Switch....................................143
Wattage .................................478
Front turn signal lights
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............410
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................478
Fuel Capacity ................................470
Fuel gauge ............................135
Fuel pump shut off system ....427
Gas station information .........528
Information ............................479
Refueling .................................71
Type ......................................470
Warning light .........................433
Fuel door.....................................71
Fuel filler door ............................71
Fuel pump shut off system .....427
Fuses Fuses ....................................399
Locations .......................403, 407
Gas station information...........528
Gauges ......................................135
Glass hatch.................................41
Glove box..................................319
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) ................278
Hazard lights
Switch....................................420
Head restraints Adjusting ................................53
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Tools ......................................... 440
Total load capacity................... 189
TowingDinghy towing........................ 203
Emergency towing................. 421
Trailer towing......................... 193
Traction control system .......... 175
TRAC (TRC) .............................. 175
Trip meter ................................. 135
Turn signal lights Lever ..................................... 131
Replacing light bulbs ............. 410
Switch.................................... 131
Wattage ................................. 478
Vanity mirrors........................... 326
Vehicle identification number ................................... 469
Vehicle stability control........... 175
Voltmeter .................................. 135
VSC............................................ 175
Warning buzzers Key reminder ......................... 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 433
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 431
Airbag system ....................... 431
Anti-lock brake system .......... 431
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 431
Brake system ........................ 430
Charging system .... ............... 431
Driver’s seat belt ................... 433
Electronic engine control system ................................ 431
Engine oil replacement.......... 433 Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 431
Front passenger’s seat belt... 433
Low brake fluid ...................... 430
Low engine oil pressure ........ 431
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 433
Low washer fluid ................... 434
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 431
Open door ............................. 433
Seat belt ................................ 433
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 431
SRS....................................... 431
SRS airbag system ............... 431
Tire pressure ......................... 433
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 433
Unengaged “Park”................. 431
Washer
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 190
Switch ........................... 145, 147
Washing and waxing ............... 350
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 185
Load limits ............................. 189
Weight ................................... 468
Wheels ...................................... 391
Window glasses .................. 41, 69
Window lock switch................... 69
Windows Power windows ....................... 69
Rear window defogger .......... 213
Washer.......................... 145, 147
Windshield wipers ........... 145, 147
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