oil TOYOTA tC 2009 (in English) Owner's Manual

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DO–IT–YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level232
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Checking the engine coolant level 234
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Checking the radiator and condenser 235
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Checking brake fluid 235
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Checking power steering fluid 236
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Checking tire inflation pressure 237
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Checking and replacing tires 239
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Rotating tires 241
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Installing snow tires and chains 242
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Replacing wheels 244
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Aluminum wheel precautions 245
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SECTION 7– 2

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Low level Full level
Add oil O.K. Too full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick. 1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait more than five min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—Push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.)
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand–tight.
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 259.
NOTICE
 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
once again after adding the oil.
Checking the engine oil level

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ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Scion vehicle. Use Scion approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-
ity.
Oil grade:ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W–20 or 0W −20
OIL008
Outside temperature SAE 5W20 or 0W20 engine oil may be
used. However, SAE 0W20 is the best
choice for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
API02
Oil identification mark
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you
should use.

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
—Checking battery exterior
Te r m i n a l sGround cable
Hold–down clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold–down clamp. a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose, tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold–down clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
Checking battery c ondition—
—Precautions

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Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):Intake 0.19–0.29 (0.007–0.012)
Exhaust 0.38–0.48 (0.015–0.019)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.): With filter 3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Scion vehicle. Use Scion approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-
ity. Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W −20 or 0W–20
OIL008
Outside temperature
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.):
Manual transmission 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
Automatic transmission 6.7 (7.1, 5.9)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Scion vehicle at factory fill.
In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non–silicate, non–amine,
non–nitrite, and non–borate coolant with
long–life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long–life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6–12.8 V Fully charged
12.2–12.4 V Half charged
11.8–12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.

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CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):5–15 (0.2–0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL–4 or GL–5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W–90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.): 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF WS
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary. Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” to aid
in assuring optimum transaxle
performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
WS” may cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimate-
ly damage the automatic transmission
of your vehicle.
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
90 (3.5)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1–6 (0.04–0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6–9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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A
Adding washer fluid251
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Adjustment
Front seats 28
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Seat belt 37
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Air conditioning filter 134
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Air conditioning system 128
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Airbags 45, 53
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Aluminum wheel precautions 245 . . . . . . . .
Anti–glare inside rear view mirror 86 . . . . .
Anti–lock brake system warning light 103
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Anti–theft steering column lock 112 . . . . . .
Appearance care Cleaning the interior 215
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Protecting your Scion from corrosion 212
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Washing and waxing 213
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Automatic transmission Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Shift lock override button 209
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Shift pattern 113
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Shifting speed 113
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AUX adapter 139
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Auxiliary box 142
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 21
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B
Back door 19
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Battery
Checking battery condition 248 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 248
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Handling safety 248
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Recharging precautions 249
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Winter driving tips 183
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Before starting the engine 180
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 157 . . . . . .
Brake system 154
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Brake system warning light 103
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Brakes Fluid level 235
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Pad wear limit indicators 157
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Parking 123
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Break–in tips 148
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Brightness control 92
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 152
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 175
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Distribution 176
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Stowage precautions 175
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Certification label 158
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Charging system warning light 103 . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 250 . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing tires 239 . . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 235
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Checking the engine oil level 232 . . . . . . . . Checking the radiator
and condenser 235
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Child restraint Child restraint system 67
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Installation 68
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 81
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Precautions 65
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Types of child restraint system 67 . . . . . .
Using a top strap 79
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Cigarette lighter 140
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Cleaning the interior 215
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Clock 138
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Cold weather, Operation 183
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Condenser Checking the condenser 235
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Console box Rear 142
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Controls, Instrument panel 2
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Cooling system Coolant level 234
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Engine overheating 193
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Radiator and reservoir 234
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Radiator cap 234
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Winter driving tips 183
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Corrosion prevention 212
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Cruise control 123
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Cup holders 143
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D
Defogger, Rear window97
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 90
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Dinghy towing 184
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Directional signals 90
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Do–it–yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 227
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Service precautions 225
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 221 . . .
Driving Automatic transmission 113
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Driving tips 180
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Manual transmission 116
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Driving in the rain 182
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 182
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Driving tips in various conditions 181 . . .
Driving with a
manual transmission 116
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Driving with an automatic transmission 113
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Economical driving 186
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Good driving practice 113, 116
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Winter driving tips 183
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During Break–in 148
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E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel
and repairs 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system Battery 248 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 91 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of Blown fuse 250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 91 . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot operate back door opener 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission shift lever 209 . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . .
If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs 222 . . . . . . . Engine
Before starting the engine 180 . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 234 . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 150 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 158 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three–way catalytic converters 150 . . . .
Engine coolant Temperature gauge 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge 100 . . .
Engine immobilizer system 10 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine (ignition) switch 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine (ignition) switch light 93 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine oil Winter driving tips 183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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L
Light bulbsBack–up lights 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front side marker lights 254 . . . . . . . . . . .
Front turn signal lights 254 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlights 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
License plate lights 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking lights 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear side marker lights 255 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear turn signal lights 255 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stop/tail lights 255 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light bulbs, Replacing 251 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Light, Interior Ignition switch light 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior light 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load limits 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lock
Back door 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column 112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low engine oil pressure warning light 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low fuel level warning light 103 . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage compartment light 94 . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage cover 145 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage storage box 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
M
Maintenance
Do–it–yourself maintenance 225 . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance requirements 218 . . . . . . . .
Parts and tools 227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to go for service 218 . . . . . . . . . . .
Malfunction indicator lamp 103 . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission Driving with a
manual transmission 116 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting speed 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum allowable speed Automatic transmission 113 . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission 116 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mirror Anti–glare inside rear view 86 . . . . . . . . .
Mirrors
Outside rear view 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power rear view 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vanity 87 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N
New vehicle break–in 148
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O
Odometer 101
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Oil
Consumption 153
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Power steering 236
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Viscosity and grade 233, 259
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Oil consumption 153
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Open door warning light 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating tips 131
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Operation in foreign countries 150 . . . . . . .
Outside temperature display 138
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Overheating, Engine 193
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Overheating, Engine coolant 100
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Overview Engine compartment 224
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P
Panorama moonroof 24
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Parking brake
Operation 123
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Reminder light 123
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Parking brake reminder light 103
. . . . . . . . .
Personal lights 94
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Polishing 213
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Positioning a floor jack 228
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Power outlet 141
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power steering Fluid level 236
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Power window switches 18
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Preloaders (seat belt pretensioners) 42
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Publication No. OM21029U
Part No. 01999-21029
Printed in Japan 01−0901 −00
tC(  U)
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 103 . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
.
 If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .
 If you have a flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 205 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break–in period 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 267 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
See page 148 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil: ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page 233 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 237 through 244.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 261.
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