checking oil TOYOTA tC 2015 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 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
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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 3 1
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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Eco Driving Indicator
Light ............................... 154, 192
Electric power steering........... 215
Electronic key
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 411
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 374
If a warning light turns on ..... 374
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 411
If the engine will not start...... 406
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 409
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................... 415
If you have a flat tire ............ 392
If you lose your keys............. 410
If you think something is wrong ................................. 372
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 422
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 424
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 363
If your vehicle overheats ...... 419
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 362
Engine Compartment........................ 298
Engine switch ............... 165, 169
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ........................ 165, 169
Identification number ............ 430
If the engine will not start...... 406
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Overheating .......................... 419 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................433
Checking ...............................303
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine immobilizer system.....102
Engine oil
Capacity ................................431
Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine switch ...................165, 169
EPS ............................................215
Event data recorder ...................21
Floor mat...................................267
Fluid
Brake .....................................305
Washer ..................................312
Front passenger occupant classification system ............123
Front seats Adjustment ..............................67
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Wattage .................................438
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............349
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................438
Fuel Capacity ................................430
Fuel gauge ............................190
Fuel pump shut off system ....373
Gas station information .........492
Information ............................439
Refueling .................................97
Type ......................................439
Fuel door.....................................97
Fuel filler door ............................97E
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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 349
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 438
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 102
Theft prevention labels ........... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 325
Tire information Glossary ............................... 450
Size ...................................... 446
Tire identification number ..... 445
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 447
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 392
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 437
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 315
Information ........................... 443
Replacing ............................. 392
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 437
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 392
Tire pressure warning system................................ 314
Tools......................................... 392
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 367
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 349
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 438 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................429
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................374
Open door .............................378
Seat belt reminder .................378
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........376
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................377
Brake assist system ..............376
Brake system ........................374
Charging system .... ...............375
Electric power steering system warning light........................377
Electronic engine control
system ................................376
High coolant temperature ......378
Low engine oil pressure ........375
Low fuel level ........................378
Low tire pressure...................380
Low washer fluid ...................378
Malfunction indicator lamp ....376
Open door .............................378
Pretensioners ........................376
Seat belt reminder light .........378
Smart key system... ...............382
SRS airbags ..........................376
Tire pressure warning light ....380
Washer Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............274TV
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