oil temperature TOYOTA xD 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

5
Indicator symbols on the instrument cluster
Brake system warning light*1
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light*1
Charging system warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Low engine oil pressure warning light*1
Anti-lock brake system warning light*1
SRS warning light*1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light*1
Electric power steering system warning light*1
VSC OFF indicator light Low engine coolant temperature indicator light*
2
High engine coolant temperature warning light*1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light*1
Open door warning light*1
Engine oil replacement reminder light*1
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
oror or

168
Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the
vehicle.
Keep the back door closed while
driving. An open or unsealed back
door may cause exhaust gases to
be drawn into the vehicle.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-
er obstructions.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed
inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows. Large amounts of exhaust in
the vehicle can cause driver drowsi-
ness and an accident, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Scion dealer immediately.
Do not leave the engine running in
an area with snow buildup, or
where it is snowing. If snowbanks
build up around the vehicle while
the engine is running, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the ve-
hicle. This may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
When taking a nap in the vehicle,
always turn the engine off. Other-
wise, you may accidentally move
the shift lever or depress the accel-
erator pedal, which could cause an
accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. Additionally, if the vehicle
is parked in a poorly ventilated
area, exhaust gases may collect and
enter the vehicle, leading to death
or a serious health hazard.
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions of
lubricating and cooling the inside of the
engine, and plays a major role in main-
taining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should con-
sume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.
Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-
ton moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated when
the vehicle is decelerating sucks some
of this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oil
film left on the cylinder wall is burned
by the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.
Facts about engine oil
consumption

202
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Scion dealer and
most service stations will be pleased to
check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 257 for recommended viscosity.
Leaving a heavy summer oil in your ve-
hicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Scion deal-
er—they will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de −icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Scion
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
making it hard to release.
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under the
fenders occasionally.Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emer-
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.

213
If your vehicle overheats
If your high engine coolant temperature
warning light flashes to indicate over-
heating, if you experience a loss of
power, or if you hear a loud knocking
or pinging noise, the engine has prob-
ably overheated. You should follow this
procedure...1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the engine switch off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-gine immediately. Call a Scion dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
system. You s hould have it checked as
soon as possible at your Scion dealer.

257
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 following grade and viscos-
ity.
Oil grade:ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W −20
OIL901
Outside temperature SAE 0W20 is the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting in cold
weather.
If SAE 0W20 is not available, SAE
5W20 oil may be used. However, it
must be replaced with SAE 0W20 at
the next oil change.
The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating
indicates the characteristic of the oil which
allows cold startability. Oils with a lower
value before the W allow for easier start-
ing of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W
−20 indicates the oil viscos-
ity when the oil is at its operating temper-
ature. An oil with a higher viscosity may
be better suited if the vehicle is operated
at high speeds, or under extreme load
conditions. How to read oil container label
The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-
dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-
fication Mark is added to some oil con-
tainers to help you select the oil you
should use.
API02

281
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance:Automatic adjustment
Spark plug type: DENSO SC20HR11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1 (0.043)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp.qt.): With filter 4.2 (4.4, 3.7)
Without filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Scion vehicle. Use Scion approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and viscos-
ity. Oil grade:
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
Recommended viscosity:
SAE 0W −20
OIL901
Outside temperature COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.qt.):
Manual transmission 5.0 (5.3, 4.4)
Automatic transmission 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)
Coolant type:
Your Scion vehicle is filled with “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” at the factory.
In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” or similar high quality ethylene gly-
col based non −silicate, non− amine, non−
nitrite, and non −borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Scion dealer for fur-
ther details.
BATTERY
Open voltage* at 20 C (68 F):
12.6 – 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 – 12.4 V Half charged
11.8 – 12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.