2009 TOYOTA YARIS oil type

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
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, 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

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1
minute frequently
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (except Canada)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 249)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Automatic transaxle
Manual transaxle
Battery
Open voltage at
68
F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Fluid capacity
(Drain and refill)2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp.qt.)
Fluid type
Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the automatic transmis-
sion of your vehicle.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp.qt.)
Gear oil type Gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended gear oil
viscosity SAE 75W-90

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Alphabetical index
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 307
If you have a flat tire ............ 317
If you lose your keys............. 332
If you think something is wrong ................................. 303
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................... 340
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 297
If your vehicle overheats ...... 337
Engine Compartment........................ 245
Engine switch ....................... 125
Hood ..................................... 242
How to start the engine ........ 125
Identification number ............ 345
If the engine will not start...... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 125
Immobilizer system................. 74
Overheating .......................... 337
Specifications ....................... 346
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 348
Checking .............................. 250
Indicator................................ 141
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Type ..................................... 348
Warning light ........................ 308
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil
Capacity ............................... 347
Checking .............................. 246
Grade ................................... 347
Initializing the maintenance data .................................... 249
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 161
Warning light ................ 308, 310
Engine switch .......................... 125 Engine oil maintenance
data .........................................249
EPS EPS .......................................155
Warning light .........................308
Event data recorder .................305
Floor mat...................................224
Fluid Automatic transmission .........349
Brake .....................................252
Clutch ....................................350
Warning light .................307, 310
Washer ..................................256
Fog lights Indicator ................................147
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................147
Wattage .................................352
Front fog lights Indicator ................................147
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................147
Wattage .................................352
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................310
Front seats Adjustment ..............................38
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................145
Wattage .................................352
Front turn signal lights Indicator ................................131
Lever .....................................131
Replacing light bulbs .............286
Switch....................................131
Wattage .................................352
Fuel Capacity ................................346
Fuel pump shut off system ....304
Gas station information .........392
Gauge ...................................135
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 242Fuel filler doorP. 7 0Hood lock release lever P. 2 4 2
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 0Tire inflation pressure
P. 351
Fuel tank capacity 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 lmp.gal.)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Cold tire inflation
pressure
P. 3 5 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 3.9 (3.7, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.4, 3.0)
Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil. P. 347
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 5W-30