2011 TOYOTA AURIS oil dipstick

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Engine compartment
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 377)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 374)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 375)
Power control unit coolant
reservoir (P. 377)Fuse box (P. 400)
Radiator (P. 379)
Condenser (P. 379)
Electric cooling fans
Washer fluid tank (P. 379)

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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 ground. After turning off the hybrid
system, 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.
Low
Full
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UK_AURIS_HV_EEAdding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
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 oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 493
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Engine/power control unit coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” (full) and
“LOW” (low) lines on the reservoir when the hybrid system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to the
“FULL” line.
Power control unit coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
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.