dipstick TOYOTA IQ 2012 Owners Manual

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Engine compartment
1KR-FE engine
*: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system and/or daytime running
light system.
Washer fluid tank (P. 346)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 336)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 337)
Battery (P. 342)
Fuse box (P. 361)Radiator (P. 342)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 342)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 340)
Fuse box
*(P. 361)

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1NR-FE engine
*: Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system and/or daytime running
light system.
Washer fluid tank (P. 346)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 337)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 336)
Battery (P. 342)
Fuse box (P. 361)Radiator (P. 342)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 342)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 340)
Fuse box
*(P. 361)

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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.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
1KR-FE engine
1NR-FE engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.

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iQ_WE_74014EHolding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick type A
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Flat dipstick type B
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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.
1KR-FE engine

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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:
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil selectionP. 4 5 0
Items Clean funnel

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Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW
lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
FULL
LOW
If the level is on or below the
LOW line, add coolant up to the
FULL line.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as 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.