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Engine compartment

1

5

Engine oil filler cap

Radiator

(P. 364)

(P. 361)

6

7

8

Electric cooling fan

Condenser

2

Fuse box

Battery

(P. 384)

(P. 365)

(P. 364)

3

4

Engine oil level dipstick

(P. 360)

Washer fluid tank (P. 368)

7

Engine coolant reservoir

(P. 363)

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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.

1

Low

2

Normal

3

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehi-

cle or engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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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.

Engine oil selection

Items

P. 472

Clean funnel

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 consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following

situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be

refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

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●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, or when driving

while accelerating or decelerating frequently

●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently

through heavy traffic

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WARNING

■Used engine oil

●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may

cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care

should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used

engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do

not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the

ground.

Call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any

reliable repairer, service station or auto parts store for information con-

cerning recycling or disposal.

●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

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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Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” or “F” and

“LOW” lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

 Type A

1

Reservoir cap

2

“FULL” line

3

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the

“LOW” line, add coolant up to the

“FULL” line.

 Type B

1

Reservoir cap

2

“F” line

3

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the

“LOW” line, add coolant up to the

“F” line.

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■Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene

glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with

long-life hybrid organic acid technology.

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50%

deionized water. (Minimum temperature: -35C [-31F])

For more details about coolant, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toy-

ota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

■If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock

and water pump.

If you cannot find a leak, have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-

rized repairer, or any reliable repairer, test the cap and check for leaks in the

cooling system.

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WARNING

■When the engine is hot

Do not remove the radiator cap.

The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the

cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

NOTICE

■When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of

water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion

protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

■If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

Radiator and condenser

Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects.

If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of

their condition, have your vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota

retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

WARNING

■When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-

ous injuries, such as burns.

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