oil level TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 2015 J200 Owners Manual

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 604
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 605
If you think something is wrong ............................ 612
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 613
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 614
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 625
If you have a flat tire ........... 641
If the engine will not start ... 655
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 657
If you lose your keys .......... 658
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 659
If the battery is discharged ....................... 662
If your vehicle overheats .... 665
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 668
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 670 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 674
Fuel information .................. 684
Tire information................... 688
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 700
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 709
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 712
Abbreviation list ............... 714
Alphabetical index ............ 716
What to do if... .................. 726
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For U.S. owners
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery • Maintenance-free (P. 544)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? (P. 541)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? (P. 539)
Engine oil • At the correct level? (P. 535)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid • At the correct level? (P. 543)
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 540)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (P. 547)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 544)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 541)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 539)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or 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. 535)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 570)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Engine compar tment
Power steering fluid reser-
voir (P. 543)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 535)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 539)
Cooling fans
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 536)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 541)
Fuse box ( P. 570)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 547)
Battery ( P. 544)
Condenser ( P. 540)
Radiator ( P. 540)

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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 5 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.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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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. (P. 677)
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.
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Engine oil selectionP. 677
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or 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 your Toyota dealer, 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 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 retightened.

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
● Engine oil pressure gauge continually points lower than nor-
mal
● Voltmeter continually points higher or lower than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
●The airbag sensor assembly
● Front impact sensors
● Side impact sensors (rear)
● Side impact sensors (front door)
● Safing sensor (rear)
● The driver’s seat belt buckle switch
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
● The airbags
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources
● The front passenger occupant classification system
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● The seat belt pretensioners
● The “RSCA OFF” indicator light
■ Changing the engine oil
Make sure to reset oil change system
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light ma y turn on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).

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Indicates that engine
oil level is lowA buzzer also sounds. Check the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may
appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a
level surface and
check to see if the
message disappears.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low Add washer fluid
Low tire inflation
pressureCheck the tire
inflation pressure,
and adjust to the
appropriate level.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure