checking oil TOYOTA SEQUOIA 2013 2.G Owners Manual

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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 gro und. 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.
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. Low
Full

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Maintenance and care
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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.
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:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P. 680
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 565
Engine switch ....................... 159
Hood ..................................... 564
How to start the
engine ................................ 159
Identification number ............ 678
If the engine will not start...... 661
Ignition switch ...................... 159
Overheating .......................... 668
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 681
Checking .............................. 570
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 169
Engine immobilizer system .... 107
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 679
Checking .............................. 566
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 275
Engine switch .......................... 159
Event data recorder .................. 27
FFV ................................... 102, 687
Flex-fuel ........................... 102, 687
Flexible fuel vehicle ........ 102, 687
Floor mat .................................. 528
Fluid Brake .................................... 572
Washer ................................. 578
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 611
Switch ................................... 194
Wattage ................................ 686
Four-wheel drive system ........ 248
Front air conditioning system ................................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 127 Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................635
Front seats Adjustment ..............................50
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............611
Wattage .................................686
Fuel Capacity ................................679
Fuel gauge ............................169
Fuel pump shut off system ....632
Gas station information .........740
Information ............................687
Refueling ...............................102
Type ......................................679
Fuel filler door ..........................102
Fuel pump shut off system .....632
Fuses.........................................599
Garage door opener.................535
Gas station information...........740
Gauges ......................................169
Glove box..................................483
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................448
Hazard lights Switch....................................624
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................68
Headlight cleaner .....................202
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............611
Switch....................................188
Wattage .................................686
Heaters Seat heaters ..................518, 521
Side mirror.............................314
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