check oil TOYOTA xB 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

118 2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 311)
■ 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 engine oil, and 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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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 236)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 233)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level? (
P. 231)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level? (
P. 227)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects. (
P. 233)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 238)
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 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.
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. 3 3 9
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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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Scion dealer, service station or auto parts store for infor-
mation concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 152
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ........................... 39
If the engine will not start...... 321
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 322
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 324
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 294
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 294
If you have a flat tire ............ 307
If you lose your keys............. 323
If you think something is wrong ................................. 292
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 331
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 333
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 285
If your vehicle overheats ...... 328
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 284
Engine Compartment........................ 226
Engine switch ....................... 119
Hood ..................................... 222
How to start the
engine ................................ 119
Identification number ............ 337
If the engine will not start...... 321
Ignition switch ....................... 119
Overheating .......................... 328
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 341
Checking .............................. 231
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 163
Engine immobilizer system ...... 65 Engine oil
Capacity ................................339
Checking ...............................227
Preparing and checking before winter .......................163
Engine switch ...........................119
EPS ............................................152
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................201
Fluid
Brake .....................................233
Washer ..................................238
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............82
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................298
Front seats Adjustment ..............................43
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............272
Wattage .................................345
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............272
Switch....................................128
Wattage .................................345
Fuel
Capacity ................................338
Fuel gauge ............................131
Fuel pump shut off system ....293
Gas station information .........396
Information ............................346
Refueling .................................61
Fuel door.....................................61
Fuel filler door ............................61
Fuel pump shut off system .....293
Fuses.........................................262E
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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 163
Checking .............................. 240
Compact spare tire ............... 308
If you have a flat tire ............. 307
Inflation pressure .................. 248
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 241
Information ........................... 349
Replacing ............................. 307
Rotating tires ........................ 240
Size ...................................... 344
Snow tires............................. 163
Spare tire .............................. 307
Tire pressure warning system................................ 240
Tools......................................... 307
Total load capacity .................. 162
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 169, 170
Emergency towing ................ 286
Trailer towing ........................ 168
TRAC ........................................ 152
Traction control ....................... 152
Trailer towing........................... 168
Transmission shift
switches................................. 125
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 272
Switch ................................... 128
Wattage ................................ 345
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 195
Vehicle data recordings............ 17
Vehicle identification number................................... 336
Vehicle stability control .......... 152
VSC ........................................... 152
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 294
Seat belt reminder ................ 298 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........296
Brake assist system ..............296
Brake system ........................294
Charging system .... ...............295
Electric power steering system
warning light........................297
Electronic engine control system ................................296
High coolant temperature ......295
Low engine oil pressure ........295
Low fuel level ........................298
Low tire pressure...................300
Low washer fluid ...................298
Malfunction indicator lamp ....296
Open door .............................298
Pretensioners ........................296
Seat belt reminder light .........298
SRS airbags ..........................296
Tire pressure warning light ....300
Washer Checking ...............................238
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................163
Switch....................................143
Washing and waxing ...............206
Weight Cargo capacity ......................157
Load limits .............................162
Weight ...................................336
Wheels ......................................252
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........180
Washer ..................................143
Windshield wipers ...................143
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................27
Replacing the battery ............258
Wireless remote control key ....27
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