2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER oil dipstick

437
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Engine compartment
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 452)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 441)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 440)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 445)Battery ( →P. 449)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 448)
Fuse boxes ( →P. 475)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 447)
Radiator ( →P. 447)

438 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 452)
Engine oil filler cap (→ P. 441)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 440)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 445)Battery ( →P. 449)
Brake fluid reservoir (→ P. 448)
Fuse boxes ( →P. 475)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 447)
Radiator ( →P. 447)

440 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 ground. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five 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.
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
Low
Full
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441
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
3.5 L V6 (2GR-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.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level from low to full on
the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Oil grade ILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
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444 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Vehicles with smart key systemSet the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF with the trip meter A
reading shown. ( →P. 188)
While pressing the trip meter reset button, set the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode.
Without multi-information display: Continue to press and hold the
button until the trip meter displays “000000”.
With multi-information display: Continue to press and hold the but-
ton until “COMPLETE” appears on the multi-information display.
CAUTION
■ Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or 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 your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning 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, as 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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