checking oil TOYOTA FR-S 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 234
Hood................................... 237
Positioning a floor jack ....... 239
Engine compartment .......... 241
Tires ................................... 254
Tire inflation pressure......... 261
Wheels ............................... 265
Air conditioning filter ........... 268
Wireless remote control key battery ....................... 270
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 273
Light bulbs .......................... 281
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 294
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 295
If you think something is wrong ............................... 302
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 303 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 304
If you have a flat tire ........... 314
If the engine will not start .... 325
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) .................... 326
If you lose your keys ........... 327
If the battery is discharged ........................ 328
If your vehicle overheats..... 332
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 335
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency........................ 337
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 340
Fuel information .................. 352
Tire information................... 356
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 369
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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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 ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, 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.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil
selection P. 344
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 174
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 294
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 325
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 326
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 328
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 304
If the warning light turns on .............................. 304
If you have a flat tire ............ 314
If you lose your keys............. 327
If you think something is wrong ................................. 302
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 335
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 337
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 295
If your vehicle overheats ...... 332 Engine
Compartment ........................241
Engine switch ........................135
Hood......................................237
How to start the engine .........135
Identification number .............341
If the engine will not start ......325
Ignition switch........................135
Overheating...........................332
Engine coolant Capacity ................................346
Checking ...............................245
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................151
Engine immobilizer system.......59
Engine oil Capacity ................................344
Checking ...............................242
Preparing and checking before winter .......................184
Engine switch ...........................135
Engine switch light ..................202
EPS ............................................174
Event data recorder ...................16E

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 305
Seat belt reminder ................ 307
Warning lights Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 307
Anti-lock brake
system................................ 305
Brake assist system ............. 305
Brake system........................ 304
Charging system .... .............. 304
Cruise control indicator light ...................... 305
Electric power steering system warning light .......... 305
Electronic engine control
system................................ 305
Engine oil pressure............... 304
Low fuel level........................ 307
Low tire pressure .................. 307
Malfunction indicator lamp ................................... 305
Open door ............................ 307
Pretensioners ....................... 305
Seat belt reminder light .................................... 307
Slip indicator light ................. 305
SRS airbags ......................... 305
Tire pressure warning system................................ 307
Washer
Checking .............................. 252
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 184
Switch ................................... 166
Washing and waxing............... 220 Weight
Cargo capacity ......................179
Load limits .............................183
Weight ...................................340
Wheels ......................................265
Window glasses ........................52
Window lock switch ...................52
Windows
Power windows .......................52
Rear window defogger ..........199
Washer ..................................166
Windshield wipers ...................166
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................22
Replacing the battery ............270
Wireless remote control key ....22W