oil type TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Manual transmission
Clutch
Gear oil capacity (reference) 2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type
Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Scion recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 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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tC_OM_OM21054U_(U)GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch lever
P. 294Fuel filler doorP. 9 7
Hood release lever
P. 2 9 4
Fuel filler door opener P. 9 7Tire inflation pressure
P. 437
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 14.5 gal. (55 L,
12.1 Imp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating of 87 (Research
Octane Number 91) or higher
P. 4 3 0
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 437
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20 P. 431