check oil TOYOTA tC 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

164 2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Scion dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of eng ine oil, transaxle fluid, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 306)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 303)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level?
(P. 301)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 297)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects.
(P. 303)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 310)
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 recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Scion dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 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.
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.
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.
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 7
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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NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a 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 tightened.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■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 fol-
lowing grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill — reference
*)
With filter
Without filter4.6 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator
Light ............................... 154, 192
Electric power steering........... 215
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 408
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 371
If a warning light turns on ..... 371
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 62
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 408
If the engine will not start...... 403
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 406
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................... 412
If you have a flat tire ............ 389
If you lose your keys............. 407
If you think something is wrong ................................. 369
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 419
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 421
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 361
If your vehicle overheats ...... 416
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 360
Engine Compartment........................ 296
Engine switch ............... 165, 169
Hood ..................................... 292
How to start the
engine ........................ 165, 169
Identification number ............ 426
If the engine will not start...... 403
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Overheating .......................... 416 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................429
Checking ...............................301
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine immobilizer system.....101
Engine oil
Capacity ................................427
Checking ...............................297
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine switch ...................165, 169
EPS ............................................215
Event data recorder ...................21
Floor mat...................................265
Fluid
Brake .....................................303
Washer ..................................310
Front passenger occupant classification system ............122
Front seats Adjustment ..............................66
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............347
Wattage .................................434
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............347
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................434
Fuel Capacity ................................426
Fuel gauge ............................190
Fuel pump shut off system ....370
Gas station information .........488
Information ............................435
Refueling .................................96
Type ......................................435
Fuel door.....................................96
Fuel filler door ............................96E
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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 347
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 434
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 101
Theft prevention labels ........... 104
Tire inflation pressure ............ 323
Tire information Glossary ............................... 446
Size ...................................... 442
Tire identification number ..... 441
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 443
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 312
If you have a flat tire ............. 389
Inflation pressure .......... 323, 433
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 313
Information ........................... 439
Replacing ............................. 389
Rotating tires ........................ 312
Size ...................................... 433
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 389
Tire pressure warning system................................ 312
Tools......................................... 389
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 362
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 347
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 434 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................425
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................371
Open door .............................375
Seat belt reminder .................375
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........373
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................374
Brake assist system ..............373
Brake system ........................371
Charging system .... ...............372
Electric power steering system warning light........................374
Electronic engine control
system ................................373
High coolant temperature ......375
Low engine oil pressure ........372
Low fuel level ........................375
Low tire pressure...................377
Low washer fluid ...................375
Malfunction indicator lamp ....373
Open door .............................375
Pretensioners ........................373
Seat belt reminder light .........375
Smart key system... ...............379
SRS airbags ..........................373
Tire pressure warning light ....377
Washer Checking ...............................310
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............272TV
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