oil level TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 428
Fuel information .................. 439
Tire information ................... 443
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 457
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 461
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 464
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 465
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 467 Abbreviation list ............... 478
Alphabetical index............ 479
What to do if... .................. 487
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 308)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 305)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level?
(P. 303)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 299)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects.
(P. 305)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 312)
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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ItemsParts and tools
Engine coolant level (P. 303)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 299)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses (P. 338)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 312)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 303)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 300)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 299)Brake fluid reservoir
( P. 305)
Fuse box ( P. 338)
Battery ( P. 308)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 305)
Radiator ( P. 305)

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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 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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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. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 428
Fuel information ............... 439
Tire information ................ 443
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 457
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize .............. 461

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*: Unladen vehicles
Overall length176.6 in. (4485 mm)
Overall width70.7 in. (1795 mm)
Overall height*55.7 in. (1415 mm)
Wheelbase106.3 in. (2700 mm)
TreadFront 60.6 in. (1540 mm)
Rear 61.4 in. (1560 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) 865 lb. (390 kg)

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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
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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