checking oil TOYOTA tC 2013 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 2 5
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........... 212
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 405
Emergency, in case of If the back door opener is 
inoperative ........................... 64
If your electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 405
If the engine will not start...... 400
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 403
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 409
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 367
If the warning light turns on .. 367
If you have a flat tire ............ 385
If you lose your keys............. 404
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 365
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 416
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 418
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 357
If your vehicle overheats ...... 413
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 356
Engine
Compartment........................ 296
Engine switch ............... 163, 167
Hood ..................................... 292
How to start the engine ........................ 163, 167
Identification number ............ 423
If the engine will not start...... 400
Ignition switch ............... 163, 167
Overheating .......................... 413 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................427
Checking ...............................301
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Engine immobilizer system.....100
Engine oil
Capacity ................................425
Checking ...............................297
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Engine switch ...................163, 167
EPS ............................................212
Event data recorder ...................23
Floor mat...................................265
Fluid
Brake .....................................303
Washer ..................................310
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............120
Front seats Adjustment ..............................68
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............345
Wattage .................................432
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............345
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................432
Fuel Capacity ................................424
Fuel gauge ............................188
Fuel pump shut off system ....366
Gas station information .........484
Information ............................433
Refueling .................................95
Type ......................................433
Fuel door.....................................95
Fuel filler door ............................95E
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Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage ................................ 432
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 100
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............ 323
Tire information Glossary ............................... 443
Size ...................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform tire quality 
grading ............................... 440
Tires Chains .................................. 223
Checking .............................. 312
If you have a flat tire ............. 385
Inflation pressure .................. 323
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 313
Information ........................... 436
Replacing ............................. 385
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 223
Spare tire .............................. 385
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 312
Tools......................................... 385
Total load capacity .................. 222
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 230, 231
Emergency towing ................ 358
Trailer towing ........................ 229
TRAC ........................................ 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Trailer towing........................... 229
Trip meter................................. 188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 345
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 432 Valet key .....................................28
Vanity mirrors...........................257
Vehicle data recordings ............22
Vehicle identification

number ...................................422
Vehicle stability control...........212
VSC............................................212
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................367
Open door .............................371
Seat belt reminder .................371
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........369
Automatic transmission fluid 
temperature ........................370
Brake assist system ..............369
Brake system ........................367
Charging system .... ...............368
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................370
Electronic engine control 
system ................................369
High coolant temperature ......371
Low engine oil pressure ........368
Low fuel level ........................371
Low tire pressure...................373
Low washer fluid ...................371
Malfunction indicator lamp ....369
Open door .............................371
Pretensioners ........................369
Seat belt reminder light .........371
Smart key system... ...............375
SRS airbags ..........................369
Tire pressure warning light ....373
Washer
Checking ...............................310
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................223
Switch....................................201
Washing and waxing ...............272TV
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