2010 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER checking oil

430 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
L/C200_U
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 more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
The amount of oil to use when
refilling or exchanging will differ
depending on the color of the
marker on the dipstick handle.
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
Full
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Maintenance and care
L/C200_U
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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 already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
*1: Vehicles with a blue-markered dipstick handle
*2: Vehicles with a green-markered dipstick handle
(Location of the marker: P. 430)
Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
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Engine oil selectionP. 545
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.2 qt. (1.1 L, 1.0 Imp. qt.)*1
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt)*2
ItemsClean funnel
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584 Alphabetical index
L/C200_U
Do-it-yourself maintenance..... 424
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............331
Wattage .................................551
Door lock Back door ................................47
Side door ................................. 42
Wireless remote control key .... 39
Doors
Back door ................................47
Side door ................................. 42
Side mirrors .............................83
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 503
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 143
Correct posture ..................... 101
Off-road precautions ............. 213
Procedures............................ 142
Winter driving tips.................. 226
Driving position memory...........63
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged...461, 531
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 490
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed............................. 511
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 531
If the engine will not start ......526
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................528
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................534
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................500
If the warning light turns on ...500
If you cannot operate back door opener ........................530 If you have a flat tire ............. 514
If you lose your keys ............. 529
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 496
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 540
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 491
If your vehicle overheats ....... 537
Engine Compartment ........................ 428
Engine switch ........................ 152
Hood ..................................... 427
How to start the engine ......... 152
Identification number............. 543
If the engine will not start ...... 526
Ignition switch ....................... 152
Overheating .......................... 537
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 546
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 96
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 226
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 432
Engine switch........................... 152
Event data recorder ................. 498
First-aid kit holder ................... 395
Floor mat .................................. 394
Fluid
Brake..................................... 436
Power steering ...................... 438
Washer.................................. 442
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