check oil TOYOTA tC 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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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. 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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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 3 3
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 ................. 413
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds ............................... 376
If a warning light turns on ..... 376
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 63
If your electronic key does not operate properly ................. 413
If the engine will not start...... 408
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 411
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ......................... 417
If you have a flat tire ............ 394
If you lose your keys............. 412
If you think something is wrong ................................. 374
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 424
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 426
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 365
If your vehicle overheats ...... 421
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 364
Engine Compartment........................ 298
Engine switch ............... 165, 169
Hood ..................................... 294
How to start the
engine ........................ 165, 169
Identification number ............ 432
If the engine will not start...... 408
Ignition switch ............... 165, 169
Overheating .......................... 421 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................435
Checking ...............................303
Preparing and checking before winter .......................226
Engine immobilizer system.....102
Engine oil
Capacity ................................433
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 .............352
Wattage .................................440
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............352
Switch....................................187
Wattage .................................440
Fuel Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................190
Fuel pump shut off system ....375
Gas station information .........492
Information ............................441
Refueling .................................97
Type ......................................441
Fuel door.....................................97
Fuel filler door ............................97E
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Tachometer .............................. 190
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 199
Wattage ................................ 440
Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system... 102
Theft prevention labels ........... 105
Tire inflation pressure ............ 325
Tire information Glossary ............................... 452
Size ...................................... 448
Tire identification number ..... 447
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 449
Tires Chains .................................. 226
Checking .............................. 314
If you have a flat tire ............. 394
Inflation pressure .......... 325, 439
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 315
Information ........................... 445
Replacing ............................. 394
Rotating tires ........................ 314
Size ...................................... 439
Snow tires............................. 226
Spare tire .............................. 394
Tire pressure warning system................................ 314
Tools......................................... 394
Total load capacity .................. 225
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 233, 234
Emergency towing ................ 369
Trailer towing ........................ 232
TRAC ........................................ 215
Traction control ....................... 215
Trailer towing........................... 232
Trip meter................................. 190
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 352
Switch ................................... 187
Wattage ................................ 440 Vanity mirrors...........................259
Vehicle data recordings ............20
Vehicle identification
number ...................................431
Vehicle stability control...........215
VSC............................................215
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................376
Open door .............................380
Seat belt reminder .................380
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........378
Automatic transmission fluid temperature ........................379
Brake assist system ..............378
Brake system ........................376
Charging system .... ...............377
Electric power steering system warning light........................379
Electronic engine control
system ................................378
High coolant temperature ......380
Low engine oil pressure ........377
Low fuel level ........................380
Low tire pressure...................382
Low washer fluid ...................380
Malfunction indicator lamp ....378
Open door .............................380
Pretensioners ........................378
Seat belt reminder light .........380
Smart key system... ...............384
SRS airbags ..........................378
Tire pressure warning light ....382
Washer Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................226
Switch....................................204
Washing and waxing ...............274TV
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