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374 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6
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494 6-1. Specifications
UK_AURIS_HV_EEEngine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL or SM multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
SAE 0W-20 is filled into your
Toyota vehicle at manufactur-
ing, and the best choice for good
fuel economy and good starting
in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 oil is not available,
SAE 5W-30 oil may be used.
However, it should be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
If you use SAE 10W-30 or a
higher viscosity engine oil in
extremely low temperatures, the
engine may become difficult to
start, so SAE 5W-30 or lower vis-
cosity engine oil is recom-
mended.
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change.
Preferred
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495 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the
oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating
temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehi-
cle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: The oil quality
designation by API (American
Petroleum Institute) (SM)
Center portion: The SAE viscosity
grade (SAE 0W-20)
Lower portion: “Energy-
Conserving” means that the oil
has fuel-saving capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The ILSAC (International
Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee) Certification
Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.
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513 Alphabetical index
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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 457
Engine
Compartment ........................ 373
Hood ..................................... 369
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 173
Identification number............. 491
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 469
Ignition switch ....................... 173
Overheating .......................... 479
“POWER” switch ................... 173
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 191
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 493
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 241
Engine/power control unit
coolant
Capacity ................................ 496
Checking ............................... 377
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 241
EPS............................................ 233
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 178Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid
Washer ................................. 379
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 501
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 501
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 204
Wattage ................................ 501
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 79
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 188
Wattage ................................ 501
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 492
Fuel gauge ............................ 191
Gas station information ......... 524
Information ............................ 502
Refueling............................... 103
Type ...................................... 492
Fuel door .................................. 103
Fuel filler door.......................... 103
Fuses ........................................ 400F
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516 Alphabetical index
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Odometer .................................. 192
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 374
Opener
Back door ................................ 74
Fuel filler door ....................... 103
Hood ..................................... 369
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding............... 93
Outside temperature
display .................................... 199
Overheating, Hybrid
system .................................... 479
P position switch ..................... 183
Parking brake ........................... 189
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 338
Wattage................................. 501
Power outlet ............................. 349
“POWER” switch ..................... 173
Power windows .......................... 96
Push button start
Push button start ..................... 59
Starting the hybrid system .... 173
“PWR MODE” switch ............... 184Radiator .................................... 379
Radio......................................... 257
RDS (Radio Data System) ....... 258
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 209
Wattage ................................ 501
Rear seat
Folding down .......................... 80
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Wattage ................................ 501
Rear view monitor system ...... 226
Rear window defogger ............ 254
Rear window wiper .................. 215
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 400
Key battery............................ 397
Light bulbs ............................ 411
Tires ...................................... 447O
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