2009 TOYOTA COROLLA checking oil

312 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 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.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Low
Full
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Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Low
Full
■ Adding 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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 151
Defogger Rear window......................... 197
Side mirror ............................ 197
Dimension ................................ 416
Dinghy towing .................. 178,179
Display Trip information .................... 146
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 301
Doors Door glasses .......................... 66
Door lock .................... 22, 34, 38
Side mirrors ............................ 64
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 379
Driving
Break-in tips ......................... 114
Correct posture....................... 78
Procedures ........................... 112
Winter driving tips ................. 166
Electric power steering........... 158
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged .......... 403
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 377
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 403
If the engine will not start...... 399
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 401
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 405
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 377 If you have a flat tire .............388
If you lose your keys .............402
If you think something is
wrong ..................................373
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................................368
If your vehicle overheats .......411
Engine Compartment ........................310
Engine switch ................122, 126
Hood......................................305
How to start the
engine .........................122, 126
Identification number .............416
If the engine will not start ......399
Ignition switch................122, 126
Overheating...........................411
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................422
Checking ...............................317
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................138
Engine immobilizer system.......75
Engine oil Capacity ................................421
Checking ...............................312
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................315
Engine switch light ..................260
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................375D
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TrunkOpener ....................................43
Trunk light Wattage ................................. 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 427
Valet key .....................................20
Vanity mirrors........................... 273
Vehicle identification number ................................... 416
Vehicle stability control........... 158
VSC............................................ 158
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 377
Downshifting.......................... 134
Seat belt reminder ................. 379
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 378
Brake assist system .............. 378
Brake system ........................ 377
Charging system .... ............... 377
Engine oil maintenance ......... 379
Engine oil pressure ............... 377
Electric power steering system ................................ 378
Low fuel level ........................ 379
Low tire pressure warning
light ..................................... 379
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 378
Open door ............................. 379
Pretensioners ........................ 378
Seat belt reminder light ......... 379
Smart key system... ............... 386
SRS airbags .......................... 378
Tire pressure warning light .... 379
Washer fluid .......................... 379 Washer
Checking ............................... 324
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 166
Switch ................................... 153
Washing and waxing ............... 290
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 162
Load limits ............................. 165
Weight ................................... 416
Wheels ...................................... 339
Window glasses ........................ 66
Window lock switch................... 66
Windows
Power windows ....................... 66
Rear window defogger .......... 197
Washer.................................. 153
Windshield wipers ................... 153
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 343
Wireless remote control .......... 34
WMA disc.................................. 214
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