checking oil TOYOTA FR-S 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 264
Hood................................... 267
Positioning a floor jack ....... 269
Engine compartment .......... 271
Tires ................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure......... 291
Wheels ............................... 295
Air conditioning filter ........... 298
Electronic key battery ......... 301
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 303
Light bulbs .......................... 311
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 322
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ............................... 323
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 331
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 3325-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 333
If you have a flat tire ........... 346
If the engine will not
start .................................. 357
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 360
If you lose your keys ........... 361
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 362
If the battery is
discharged ........................ 366
If your vehicle
overheats .......................... 370
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 373
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency........................ 375
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 378
Fuel information .................. 390
Tire information................... 394
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 407
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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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 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
■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. 382
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

441 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 201
Electronic key
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 362
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 322
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 362
If the engine will not start...... 357
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 360
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 366
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 333
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 333
If you have a flat tire ............ 346
If you lose your keys............. 361
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 331
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 373
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 375
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 323
If your vehicle overheats ...... 370Engine
Compartment ........................271
Engine switch ........................153
Hood......................................267
How to start the engine .........153
Identification number .............379
If the engine will not start ......357
Ignition switch........................153
Overheating...........................370
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................384
Checking ...............................275
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................175
Engine immobilizer system.......73
Engine oil
Capacity ................................382
Checking ...............................272
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................212
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch light .............................233
Engine switch ...........................153
EPS ............................................201
Event data recorder ...................16E

448 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering .......... 334
Seat belt reminder ................. 336
Warning lights
Automatic transmission
fluid temperature
warning light........................ 336
Anti-lock brake
system ................................ 334
Brake assist system .............. 334
Brake system ........................ 333
Charging system ................... 333
Cruise control
indicator light....................... 334
Electric power steering
system warning light ........... 334
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 334
Engine oil pressure ............... 333
Low fuel level ........................ 336
Low tire pressure................... 336
Malfunction indicator
lamp .................................... 334
Open door ............................. 336
Pretensioners ........................ 334
Seat belt reminder
light ..................................... 336
Slip indicator light .................. 334
Smart key system.......... 334, 343
SRS airbags .......................... 334
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 336
Washer
Checking ............................... 282
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 212
Switch.................................... 193
Washing and waxing ............... 250Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 207
Load limits ............................. 211
Weight ................................... 378
Wheels ...................................... 295
Window glasses ........................ 66
Window lock switch................... 66
Windows
Power windows ....................... 66
Rear window defogger .......... 229
Washer.................................. 193
Windshield wipers ................... 193
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ................... 37
Replacing the battery ............ 301
Wireless remote control key.... 37W