oil level TOYOTA HILUX 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 548
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ....................... 549
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 555
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 556
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds .................. 557
If you have a flat tire ........... 565
If the engine will not start .... 584
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 585
If you lose your keys ........... 586
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ........................ 587
If your vehicle overheats ..... 592
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls................ 595
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 596
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 5986-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 602
Fuel information ................. 623
6-2. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 625
Abbreviation list ............... 628
Alphabetical index ........... 629
What to do if... ................. 639
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
Index

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 496)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
• Distilled water
Engine coolant level (P. 493)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil level (P. 488)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)

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Engine compartment
Left-hand drive vehicles
Battery (if equipped)
(P. 496)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 493)
Intercooler (P. 495)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 490)Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 488)
Fuel filter (P. 502, 595)
Fuse box (P. 516)
Battery (P. 496)
Washer fluid tank (P. 500)
Condenser (P. 495)
Radiator (P. 495)

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Maintenance and care
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Right-hand drive vehicles
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 493)
Intercooler (P. 495)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 490)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 488)
Fuel filter (P. 502, 595)Battery (if equipped)
(P. 496)
Fuse box (P. 516)
Battery (P. 496)
Washer fluid tank (P. 500)
Condenser (P. 495)
Radiator (P. 495)

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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 turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Remove the sand and dust from around the dipstick.
Holding a rag under the end, pull
the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Make sure that the inlet of the oil level gauge guide and O-ring of the
dipstick are free from sand and dust.
If the O-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
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.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
STEP7

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HILUX_OM_OM0K189E_(EE)Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the sand and dust from around the oil filler cap.
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. 610, 612
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)For Russia and Ukraine
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Except for Russia and Ukraine
1.4 L (1.5 qt., 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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Maintenance and care
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Engine oil consumption
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil.
When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L/1000 km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp.qt./
600 miles)
If your vehicle consumes more than 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) every
1000 km (600 miles), contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
After changing the engine oil
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A (P. 178) when the engine is
in the “ON” position.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
While pressing the odometer/trip meter display change button
(P.178), turn the engine switch to the “ON” position (do not start
the engine because reset mode will be canceled). Continue to
press and hold the button for more than one second after the trip
meter displays “000000”.
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STEP2
STEP3

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CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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*: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds intermittently for 30 seconds after
the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 km/h (9 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still
unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light
Indicates that engine oil
level is lowCheck the level of engine oil
and add more oil if neces-
sary.
(remains on)Engine oil change
reminder light
Except for Russia and
Ukraine
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed
Comes on approximately
30000 km (18000 miles)
after the engine oil has
been changed (and the
oil maintenance date has
been reset)
For Russia and Ukraine
You have forgotten to
reset the oil change sys-
tem
Change the engine oil in
accordance with the
maintenance schedule.Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (P. 491)