checking oil TOYOTA tC 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
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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.
Holding a rag under the end, 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
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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 that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
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. 4 1 9
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 211
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is 
inoperative ........................... 64
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 400
If the engine will not start...... 395
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 398
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 404
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 363
If the warning light turns on .. 363
If you have a flat tire ............ 380
If you lose your keys............. 399
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 361
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 411
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 413
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 353
If your vehicle overheats ...... 408
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 352
Engine
Compartment........................ 294
Engine switch ............... 163, 167
Hood ..................................... 290
How to start the engine ........................ 163, 167
Identification number ............ 417
If the engine will not start...... 395
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Overheating .......................... 408 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................421
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Engine immobilizer system.....100
Engine oil
Capacity ................................419
Checking ...............................295
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Engine switch ...................163, 167
EPS ............................................211
Event data recorder ...................23
Floor mat...................................264
Fluid
Brake .....................................301
Washer ..................................308
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............120
Front seats Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Wattage .................................426
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............341
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................426
Fuel Capacity ................................418
Fuel gauge ............................188
Fuel pump shut off system ....362
Gas station information .........480
Information ............................427
Refueling .................................95
Type ......................................427
Fuel door.....................................95
Fuel filler door ............................95E
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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 426
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 320
Tire information Glossary ............................... 437
Size ...................................... 433
Tire identification number ..... 432
Uniform tire quality 
grading ............................... 434
Tires Chains .................................. 222
Checking .............................. 310
If you have a flat tire ............. 380
Inflation pressure .................. 320
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 311
Information ........................... 430
Replacing ............................. 380
Rotating tires ........................ 310
Size ...................................... 425
Snow tires............................. 222
Spare tire .............................. 380
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 310
Tools......................................... 380
Total load capacity .................. 221
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 229, 230
Emergency towing ................ 354
Trailer towing ........................ 228
TRAC ........................................ 211
Traction control ....................... 211
Trailer towing........................... 228
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 341
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 426 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recording ..............22
Vehicle identification

number ...................................416
Vehicle stability control...........211
VSC............................................211
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................363
Open door .............................367
Seat belt reminder .................367
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........365
Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ........................366
Brake assist system ..............365
Brake system ........................363
Charging system .... ...............364
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................366
Electronic engine control 
system ................................365
High coolant temperature ......367
Low engine oil pressure ........364
Low fuel level ........................367
Low tire pressure...................369
Low washer fluid ...................367
Malfunction indicator lamp ....365
Open door .............................367
Pretensioners ........................365
Seat belt reminder light .........367
Smart key system... ...............370
SRS airbags ..........................365
Tire pressure warning light ....369
Washer
Checking ...............................308
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................222
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............270TV
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