2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN checking oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
n Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
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
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nAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap, turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
ItemsClean funnel

363
Alphabetical index
If you lose your keys............. 316
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 288
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 323
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 282
If your vehicle overheats ...... 320
Engine Compartment........................ 226
Engine switch ....................... 108
Hood ..................................... 223
How to start the engine ........ 108
Identification number ............ 327
If the engine will not start...... 313
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Immobilizer system................. 59
Overheating .......................... 320
Specifications ....................... 328
Warning light ........................ 293
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 330
Checking .............................. 232
Indicator................................ 123
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Type ..................................... 330
Warning light ........................ 293
Engine immobilizer system ...... 59
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 329
Checking .............................. 227
Grade ................................... 329
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 230
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 141
Warning light ................. 293,295
Engine switch .......................... 108
Engine oil maintenance data ........................................ 230 EPS
EPS .......................................135
Warning light .........................293
Event data recorder .................290
Floor mat...................................206
Fluid Automatic transmission .........331
Brake .....................................233
Clutch ....................................332
Warning light .................292, 295
Washer ..................................238
Fog lights
Indicator ................................129
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................334
Front fog lights Indicator ................................129
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................129
Wattage .................................334
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................295
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................35
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................127
Wattage .................................334
Front turn signal lights
Indicator ................................115
Lever .....................................115
Replacing light bulbs .............269
Switch....................................115
Wattage .................................334
Fuel
Capacity ................................328
Fuel pump shut off system ....289
Gas station information .........372
Gauge ...................................118
Information ............................335
Refueling .................................55
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Alphabetical index
Theft prevention labels ........... 63
Theft prevention labels ............. 63
Tire inflation pressure ............ 246
Tire information Glossary ............................... 345
Size ...................................... 342
Tire identification number ..... 341
Uniform tire quality grading .. 343
Tires Chains .................................. 141
Checking .............................. 240
If you have a flat tire ............. 302
Identification number ............ 338
Inflation pressure .......... 246, 333
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 241
Information ........................... 338
Replacing ..................... 240, 302
Rotating tires ........................ 240
Size ...................................... 333
Snow tires............................. 141
Spare tire .............................. 302
Tire pressure warningsystem........................ 240, 295
Warning light ........................ 295
Tools......................................... 302
Total load capacity .................. 140
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 153, 154
Emergency towing ................ 282
Trailer towing ................ 144, 145
Trip meter................................. 121
Trunk .......................................... 32
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 334
Turn signal lights
Indicator................................ 115
Lever .................................... 115
Replacing light bulbs ............ 269
Switch ................................... 115
Wattage ................................ 334 Vanity mirrors...........................200
Vehicle identification
number ...................................327
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................292
Seat belt reminder .................295
Warning lights ABS .......................................293
Airbag system .......................293
Anti-lock brake system ..........293
Brake system ........................292
Charging system .... ...............293
Driver’s seat belt ...................295
Electric power steering system ................................293
Electronic engine control system ................................293
Engine oil replacement..........295
EPS system...........................293
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........293
Front passenger’s seat belt ...295
High engine coolant temperature ........................293
Low brake fluid ......................292
Low engine oil pressure ........293
Low fuel level ........................295
Low tire inflation pressure .....295
Low washer fluid ...................295
Malfunction ............................293
Open door .............................295
Seat belt ................................295
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................293
SRS .......................................293
SRS airbag system ...............293
Tire pressure .........................295
Tire pressure warning system ................................295V
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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-2. Maintenance ..................... 213Maintenance requirements .................... 213
General maintenance ......... 215
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 218
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 219
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 219
Hood................................... 223
Positioning a floor jack ....... 224
Engine compartment .......... 226
Tires ................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure......... 246
Wheels ............................... 250
Air conditioning filter ........... 252
Key battery ......................... 255
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 257
Light bulbs .......................... 269
5-1. Essential information....... 282 If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 282
If you think something is wrong ............................... 288
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 289
Event data recorder............ 290 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency ...................... 292
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 292
If you have a flat tire ........... 302
If the engine will not start .... 313
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 315
If you lose your keys ........... 316
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 317
If your vehicle overheats..... 320
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 323
6-1. Specifications ................... 326 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 326
Fuel information .................. 335
Tire information................... 338
6-2. Customization ................... 351 Customizable features ........ 351
Items to initialize ................. 353
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ...................... 356
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ......................... 357
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners