checking oil TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2013 XU50 / 3.G Owners Manual

508 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 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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine with flat dipstick
Low
Full
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510 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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. 622
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 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, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
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673
Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 227
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 604
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 562
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 584
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 604
If the engine will not start...... 600
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 602
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 606
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 573
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 573
If you have a flat tire ............ 586
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 603
If you think something is wrong ................................. 571
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 613
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 615
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 564
If your vehicle overheats ...... 610 Engine
Compartment ........................505
Engine switch ................171, 175
Hood......................................499
How to start the
engine .........................171, 175
Identification number .............619
If the engine will not start ......600
Ignition switch................171, 175
Overheating...........................610
Engine compartment cover.....507
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................626
Checking ...............................512
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................186
Engine immobilizer system.....113
Engine oil Capacity ................................622
Checking ...............................508
Preparing and checking before winter .......................248
Enhanced vehicle stability control ....................................227
Enhanced VSC .........................227
EPS ............................................227
Event data recorder ...................26E

680 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 573
Open door ............................. 576
Seat belt reminder ................. 576
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 574
Brake assist system .............. 574
Brake system ........................ 573
Charging system .... ............... 574
Electric power steering system ................................ 574
Electronic engine control system ................................ 574
Engine oil pressure ............... 574
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 574
Master warning light .............. 576
Open door ............................. 576
Pretensioners ........................ 574
Seat belt reminder light ......... 576
SRS airbags .......................... 574
Tire pressure warning light .... 576 Warning messages .................. 584
Washer
Checking ............................... 520
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 248
Switch ........................... 212, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 482
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 242
Load limits ............................. 247
Weight ................................... 618
Wheels ...................................... 533
Window glasses ...................... 101
Window lock switch................. 101
Windows Power windows ..................... 101
Rear window defogger .......... 295
Washer.......................... 212, 216
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 297
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 539
Wireless remote control key.... 48
WMA disc.................................. 322W