checking oil TOYOTA xD 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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.
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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■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 7
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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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 153
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is 
inoperative ......................... 320
If the engine will not start...... 317
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 318
If the vehicle has discharged 
battery ................................ 321
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ............................... 290
If the warning light turns on .. 290
If you have a flat tire ............ 303
If you lose your keys............. 319
If you think something is 
wrong ................................. 286
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck................................... 329
If your vehicle has to be 
stopped in an emergency... 331
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed ................................. 279
If your vehicle overheats ...... 326
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 278
Engine Compartment........................ 222
Engine switch ....................... 121
Hood ..................................... 218
How to start the engine ................................ 121
Identification number ............ 335
If the engine will not start...... 317
Ignition switch ....................... 121
Overheating .......................... 326
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 339
Checking .............................. 227
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 65 Engine oil
Capacity ................................337
Checking ...............................223
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................164
Engine oil maintenance 
data .........................................223
Engine switch ...........................121
EPS ............................................153
Event data recorder .................288
Floor mat...................................197
Fluid Brake .....................................229
Washer ..................................234
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ..............82
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light.........................294
Front seats Adjustment ..............................36
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............267
Wattage .................................344
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............267
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................344
Fuel Capacity ................................336
Fuel gauge ............................132
Fuel pump shut off system ....287
Gas station information .........392
Information ............................345
Refueling .................................61
Fuel door.....................................61
Fuel filler door ............................61
Fuel pump shut off system .....287
Fuses.........................................256E
F

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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 164
Checking .............................. 236
Compact spare tire ............... 304
If you have a flat tire ............. 303
Inflation pressure .................. 244
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 237
Information ........................... 348
Replacing ............................. 303
Rotating tires ........................ 236
Size ...................................... 343
Snow tires............................. 164
Spare tire .............................. 303
Tire pressure warning 
system................................ 236
Tools......................................... 303
Total load capacity .................. 163
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 170, 171
Emergency towing ................ 280
Trailer towing ........................ 169
TRAC ........................................ 153
Traction control ....................... 153
Trailer towing........................... 169
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 267
Switch ................................... 129
Wattage ................................ 344
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 194
Vehicle identification 
number................................... 334
Vehicle stability control .......... 153
VSC ........................................... 153
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 290
Seat belt reminder ................ 294 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........292
Brake assist system ..............292
Brake system ........................290
Charging system .... ...............291
Electric power steering system 
warning light........................293
Electronic engine control 
system ................................292
High coolant temperature ......291
Low engine oil pressure ........291
Low fuel level ........................294
Low tire pressure...................295
Low washer fluid ...................294
Malfunction indicator lamp ....292
Open door .............................294
Pretensioners ........................292
Seat belt reminder light .........294
SRS airbags ..........................292
Tire pressure warning light ....295
Washer Checking ...............................234
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................164
Switch....................................144
Washing and waxing ...............202
Weight Cargo capacity ......................158
Load limits .............................163
Weight ...................................334
Wheels ......................................248
Window glasses ........................59
Window lock switch ...................59
Windows
Power windows .......................59
Rear window defogger ..........181
Washer ..................................144
Windshield wipers ...................144
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................24
Replacing the battery ............254
Wireless remote control key ....24
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