adding oil TOYOTA xD 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

241
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality eth-
ylene glycol based nonsilicate,
nonamine, nonnitrite, and nonbo-
rate coolant with longlife hybrid
organic acid technology to fill the
radiator. “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
 If you spill some of the coolant, be
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts
or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid and power steering fluid,
or the transmission and power
steering could be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need to perform do −it−yourself mainte-
nance. Remember all Scion parts are de-
signed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent. See
page 247 for details about engine oil
selection.
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding oil)
CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT
LEVEL
Parts (if level is low):
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or
similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non −silicate, non −amine, non− ni-
trite, and non −borate coolant with long −
life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a
mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water.
Tools:
Funnel (only for adding coolant)

246
Checking the engine oil level
Low level Full level
Add
oil O.K. To o
full
With the engine at operating tempera-
ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a correct reading, the vehicle should be on level ground. After turning
off the engine, wait more than five min-
utes for the oil to drain back into the
bottom of the engine.
2. Pull the dipstick out, hold a rag under the end and wipe it clean.
3. Reinsert the dipstick—Push it in as far as it will go, or the reading will not be
correct. 4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level while holding a rag under the
end.
CAUTION
Be careful not to touch the hot ex-
haust manifold.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drop engine oil on
the vehicle components.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick. We recommend that you use
a funnel when adding oil.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to
raise the level between low and full on the
dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.5 L (1.6 qt, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand− tight.
For the engine oil capacity, see “Service
specifications” on page 271.
NOTICE
 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
once again after adding the oil.

280
A
Adding washer fluid263
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment Front seats 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat belt 32
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air conditioning system 136
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Airbags 46
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 88 . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system warning
light 105
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti −theft steering column lock 116 . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 227
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting your Scion from corrosion 224
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washing and waxing 225
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio remote controls 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission Driving with an
automatic transmission 117
. . . . . . . . .
Shift pattern 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift speed 117
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AUX jack 149
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary box 151
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 20
. . . . . . . . .
B
Battery
Checking battery condition 260 . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 260 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 261 . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 190 . . . . . . . . . . .
Bottle holders 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake pad wear limit indicators 166 . . . . . .
Brake system 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 105 . . . . . . . . . .
Brake −in tips 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes Fluid level 249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear indicators 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness control 94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C
Carbon monoxide caution 159
. . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo and luggage
Capacity 183
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distribution 185
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stowage precautions 184
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification label 166
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging system warning light 105 . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses 262 . . . . . . . . Checking and replacing tires 252
. . . . . . . .
Checking brake fluid 249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the engine oil level 246 . . . . . . . .
Checking the radiator and condenser 249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child restraint Child restraint system 67
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 69
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions 66
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Types of child restraint system 68 . . . . . .
Cleaning the interior 227
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock 148
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold weather operation 193
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system Coolant level 248
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 205
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 249
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator cap 249
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 193
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion prevention 224
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 131
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders 152
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .