checking oil TOYOTA YARIS 2013 Owners Manual

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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
Except hybrid vehicle
Gasoline engine: 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.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warm-
ing up the engine and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hybrid vehicle
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning off the hybrid system, 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.
1KR-FE engine

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Maintenance and care
YARIS_F(including HV)_WE_52E26EMake 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. 670
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item Clean funnel
Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing
(except hybrid vehicle [except for South Africa]), or when driving while
accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

698 Alphabetical index
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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 591
Engine
Compartment ........................ 465
Engine switch ........ 222, 226, 236
Hood ..................................... 460
How to start the
engine ......................... 222, 226
How to start the hybrid
system ........................ 236, 241
Identification number............. 663
If the engine will not start ...... 616
If the hybrid system
will not start......................... 619
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 651
Ignition
switch.......... 222, 226, 236, 241
Overheating .................. 642, 646
“POWER” switch ................... 241
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 674
Checking ............................... 475
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 336
Engine immobilizer system .... 155
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 669
Checking ............................... 469
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 336
Engine/power control unit
coolant
Capacity ................................ 674
Checking ............................... 476
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 336
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch light............................. 415
EPS............................................ 324
EV drive mode .......................... 248Event data recorder ................... 41
Exclusive jump starting
terminal .................................. 636
Floor mat .................................. 437
Fluid
Washer ................................. 482
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 531
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage ................................ 684
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 531
Switch ................................... 300
Wattage ................................ 684
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 566
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 531
Switch ................................... 291
Wattage ................................ 684
Front seats
Adjustment ............................ 124
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 531
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage ................................ 684
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 667
Fuel gauge ............................ 271
Fuel pump shut off system.... 560
Gas station information ......... 712
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 651
Information ............................ 686
Refueling............................... 151
Type ...................................... 667
Fuel door .................................. 151
Fuel filler door.......................... 151
Fuel filter .................................. 483
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703 Alphabetical index
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Spare tire .............................. 578
Tools ................................. 578, 592
Total load capacity .................. 660
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 550
Trailer towing ................ 340, 341
Traction control ....................... 324
Transmission shift
switches ......................... 259, 260
TRC ........................................... 324
Trip information ....................... 284
Trip meter ................................. 271
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 531
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 684
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 424
Wattage................................. 684
Vanity mirrors .......................... 424
Vehicle data recordings ............ 40
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 663
Vehicle stability control .......... 324
VSC ........................................... 324
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 561
Clutch .................................... 562
Electric power steering
system ................................ 564
Hybrid system ....................... 562
Hybrid system overheat ........ 566
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 562
P position request
indicator light ...................... 566
Seat belt reminder................. 566Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system.......... 564
Brake assist system .............. 564
Brake system ........................ 561
Charging system ................... 562
Clutch.................................... 562
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 564
DPF system .......................... 566
Electric power steering ......... 564
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 564
Engine oil maintenance ........ 566
Fuel filter ............................... 564
High engine coolant
temperature ........................ 562
Hybrid system ....................... 562
Hybrid system overheat ........ 566
Low engine oil level .............. 566
Low engine oil pressure ........ 562
Low fuel level ........................ 566
Low traction battery .............. 564
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 564
Multi-mode manual
transmission ....................... 562
Open door ............................. 566
P position request
indicator light ...................... 566
Pretensioners........................ 564
Seat belt reminder light ......... 566
Slip indicator light.................. 564
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 564, 571
SRS airbags.......................... 564
Stop & Start indicator light .... 564
Washer
Checking ............................... 482
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Switch ........................... 302, 307
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