check oil TOYOTA xD 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
■
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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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 248)
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 245)
Engine coolant Is the engine coolant at the cor-
rect level? (
P. 243)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level? (
P. 238)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects. (
P. 245)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 250)
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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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 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.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully. Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
non-flat dipstick fully with its pro-
truding areas ( in the illustra-
tion) pointing towards the
engine.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Non-flat dipstickLow
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 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 5 5
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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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Electric power steering warning light
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.
■ Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( P. 223)
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning re set switch will not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflat ion pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire has been replaced with the spare
tire. Replace the spare tire with the re paired tire and adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure. The tire pressure wa rning light will go off after a few min-
utes.

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Alphabetical index
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Electric power steering........... 164
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is
inoperative ......................... 337
If the engine will not start...... 334
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 335
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 338
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 306
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 306
If you have a flat tire ............ 320
If you lose your keys............. 336
If you think something is wrong ................................. 304
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 346
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 348
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 343
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 296
Engine Compartment........................ 237
Engine switch ....................... 130
Hood ..................................... 233
How to start the
engine ................................ 130
Identification number ............ 353
If the engine will not start...... 334
Ignition switch ....................... 130
Overheating .......................... 343
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 357
Checking .............................. 243
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 175
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70 Engine oil
Capacity ................................355
Checking ...............................238
Preparing and checking before winter .......................175
Engine switch ...........................130
EPS ............................................164
Event data recorder ...................18
Floor mat...................................210
Fluid
Brake .....................................245
Washer ..................................250
Front passenger occupant
classification system ..............89
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................310
Front seats Adjustment ..............................40
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Wattage .................................362
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................138
Wattage .................................362
Fuel
Capacity ................................354
Fuel gauge ............................141
Fuel pump shut off system ....305
Gas station information .........412
Information ............................363
Refueling .................................66
Fuel door.....................................66
Fuel filler door ............................66
Fuel pump shut off system .....305
Fuses.........................................275E
F

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Alphabetical index
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Tires
Chains .................................. 175
Checking .............................. 252
Compact spare tire ............... 321
If you have a flat tire ............. 320
Inflation pressure .................. 261
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 253
Information ........................... 367
Replacing ............................. 320
Rotating tires ........................ 252
Size ...................................... 361
Snow tires............................. 175
Spare tire .............................. 320
Tire pressure warning system................................ 252
Tools......................................... 320
Total load capacity .................. 174
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 181, 182
Emergency towing ................ 298
Trailer towing ........................ 180
TRAC ........................................ 164
Traction control ....................... 164
Trailer towing........................... 180
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 286
Switch ................................... 138
Wattage ................................ 362
Valet key..................................... 24
Vanity mirrors .......................... 206
Vehicle identification number................................... 352
Vehicle stability control .......... 164
VSC ........................................... 164
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 306
Seat belt reminder ................ 310 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........308
Brake assist system ..............308
Brake system ........................306
Charging system .... ...............307
Electric power steering system
warning light........................309
Electronic engine control system ................................308
High coolant temperature ......307
Low engine oil pressure ........307
Low fuel level ........................310
Low tire pressure...................312
Low washer fluid ...................310
Malfunction indicator lamp ....308
Open door .............................310
Pretensioners ........................308
Seat belt reminder light .........310
SRS airbags ..........................308
Tire pressure warning light ....312
Washer Checking ...............................250
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................175
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............216
Weight Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................174
Weight ...................................352
Wheels ......................................265
Window glasses ........................64
Window lock switch ...................64
Windows
Power windows .......................64
Rear window defogger ..........193
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................27
Replacing the battery ............271
Wireless remote control key ....27
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