2010 TOYOTA SEQUOIA 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.
■ 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.
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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■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.)
Engine oil selection P. 608
ItemsClean funnel

648 Alphabetical index
Dinghy towing .......................... 265
DisplayTrip information ..................... 173
Warning message ................. 575
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 493
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights .............. 417
Wattage ................................. 616
Doors Back door ................................42
Door glasses ...........................89
Door lock ...........................33, 37
Side doors ...............................37
Side mirrors .............................83
Driver's seat belt reminder light ......................................... 568
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 145
Correct posture ..................... 106
Procedures ............................ 144
Winter driving tips.................. 245
Driving position memory...........61
DVD player ................................ 360
Electronically modulated air suspension............................. 216
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 556
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 591
If the shift lever cannot be shifted ................................. 593
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 595
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 566
If the warning light turns
on ........................................ 566
If the warning message is displayed............................. 575
If you have a flat tire ............. 580
If you lose your keys ............. 594 If you think something is
wrong .................................. 562
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 601
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 557
If your vehicle overheats ....... 598
Engine
Compartment ........................ 498
Engine switch ........................ 153
Hood ..................................... 497
How to start the engine ................................. 153
Identification number............. 606
If the engine will not start ...... 591
Ignition switch ...................... 153
Overheating .......................... 598
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 611
Checking ............................... 503
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 163
Engine immobilizer system .... 101
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 608
Checking ............................... 499
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 245
Engine switch........................... 153
Event data recorder ................. 564
FFV ...................................... 96, 617
Flex-fuel .............................. 96, 617
Flexible fuel vehicle ........... 96, 617
Floor mat .................................. 466
Fluid Brake..................................... 505
Washer.................................. 511
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 542
Switch ................................... 185
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Alphabetical index
Total load capacity .................. 244
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 265
Emergency towing ................ 557
Trailer towing ........................ 249
Traction control ....................... 229
TRAC ........................................ 229
Trip information....................... 173
Trip meter................................. 163
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 542
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage ................................ 616
Valet key..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 444
Wattage ................................ 616
Vanity mirrors .......................... 444
Vehicle identification
number................................... 606
Vehicle stability control .......... 229
VSC ........................................... 229
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 566
Open door ............................ 568
Seat belt reminder ................ 568
Warning lights ABS ...................................... 567
Airbag system....................... 567
Anti-lock brake system ......... 567
Brake assist system ............. 567
Brake system........................ 566
Charging system .... .............. 566
Electronic engine control
system................................ 567
Engine oil pressure............... 567
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 567
Master warning light ............. 569
Open door ............................ 568
Pretensioners ....................... 567 Seat belt reminder light .........568
SRS airbags ..........................567
Tire pressure warning light ....569
Warning messages ..................575
Washer Checking ...............................511
Preparing and checking before winter .......................245
Switch............................186, 188
Washing and waxing ...............482
Weight Cargo capacity ......................240
Load limits .............................244
Weight ...................................605
Wheels ......................................524
Window glasses ..................89, 91
Window lock switch ...................89
Windows Power back window ................91
Power windows .......................89
Rear window defogger ..........280
Washer ..........................186, 188
Windshield wiper de-icer.........282
Windshield wipers ...................186
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............529
Wireless remote control ..........33
WMA disc ..................................306
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