checking oil TOYOTA xB 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

222 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom 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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Maintenance and care
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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. 333
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 151
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 37
If the engine will not start...... 314
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 315
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 317
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 288
If the warning light turns on .. 288
If you have a flat tire ............ 300
If you lose your keys............. 316
If you think something is wrong ................................. 284
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 324
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 326
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 277
If your vehicle overheats ...... 321
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 276
Engine
Compartment........................ 221
Engine switch ....................... 121
Hood ..................................... 218
How to start the engine ................................ 121
Identification number ............ 331
If the engine will not start...... 314
Ignition switch ....................... 121
Overheating .......................... 321
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 335
Checking .............................. 226
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 162
Engine immobilizer system ...... 67 Engine oil
Capacity ................................333
Checking ...............................222
Preparing and checking before winter .......................162
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................222
Engine switch ...........................121
EPS ............................................151
Event data recorder .................286
Floor mat...................................196
Fluid
Brake .....................................228
Washer ..................................233
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............84
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................291
Front seats Adjustment ..............................41
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............264
Wattage .................................339
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............264
Switch....................................130
Wattage .................................339
Fuel Capacity ................................332
Fuel gauge ............................133
Fuel pump shut off system ....285
Gas station information .........388
Information ............................340
Refueling .................................63
Fuel door.....................................63
Fuel filler door ............................63
Fuel pump shut off system .....285
Fuses.........................................254E
F

383
Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 162
Checking .............................. 235
Compact spare tire ............... 301
If you have a flat tire ............. 300
Inflation pressure .................. 243
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 236
Information ........................... 343
Replacing ............................. 300
Rotating tires ........................ 235
Size ...................................... 338
Snow tires............................. 162
Spare tire .............................. 300
Tire pressure warning
system................................ 235
Tools......................................... 300
Total load capacity .................. 161
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 168, 169
Emergency towing ................ 278
Trailer towing ........................ 167
TRAC ........................................ 151
Traction control ....................... 151
Trailer towing........................... 167
Transmission shift switches................................. 127
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 264
Switch ................................... 130
Wattage ................................ 339
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 192
Vehicle identification number................................... 330
Vehicle stability control .......... 151
VSC ........................................... 151
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 288
Seat belt reminder ................ 291 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........290
Brake assist system ..............290
Brake system ........................288
Charging system .... ...............289
Electric power steering system warning light........................290
Electronic engine control
system ................................290
High coolant temperature ......289
Low engine oil pressure ........289
Low fuel level ........................291
Low tire pressure...................292
Low washer fluid ...................291
Malfunction indicator lamp ....290
Open door .............................291
Pretensioners ........................290
Seat belt reminder light .........291
SRS airbags ..........................290
Tire pressure warning light ....292
Washer Checking ...............................233
Preparing and checking before winter .......................162
Switch....................................144
Washing and waxing ...............202
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................156
Load limits .............................161
Weight ...................................330
Wheels ......................................247
Window glasses ........................57
Window lock switch ...................57
Windows Power windows .......................57
Rear window defogger ..........178
Washer ..................................144
Windshield wipers ...................144
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................24
Replacing the battery ............252
Wireless remote control key ....24
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