2011 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN checking oil

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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
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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. 342
ItemsClean funnel

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering
Electric power steering ......... 141
Warning light ........................ 302
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 290
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start...... 322
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 324
If the vehicle battery is discharged ......................... 326
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 301
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 301
If you have a flat tire ............ 311
If you lose your keys............. 325
If you think something is wrong ................................. 297
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 332
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 334
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................. 291
If your vehicle overheats ...... 329
Engine Compartment........................ 238
Engine switch ....................... 112
Hood ..................................... 235
How to start the engine ........ 112
Identification number ............ 340
If the engine will not start...... 322
Ignition switch ....................... 112
Immobilizer system................. 63
Overheating .......................... 329
Specifications ....................... 341
Warning light ........................ 302 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................343
Checking ...............................243
Indicator ................................128
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................150
Type ......................................343
Warning light .........................302
Engine immobilizer system.......63
Engine oil Capacity ................................342
Checking ...............................239
Grade ....................................342
Initializing the maintenance
data .....................................241
Preparing and checking before winter .......................150
Warning light .........................302
Engine switch ...........................112
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................241
EPS EPS .......................................141
Warning light .........................302
Event data recorder .................299
Floor mat...................................217
Fluid Automatic transmission .........345
Brake .....................................244
Clutch ....................................345
Warning light .................301, 304
Washer ..................................248
Fog lights
Indicator ................................134
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................134
Wattage .................................348
Front fog lights Indicator ................................134
Replacing light bulbs .............278
Switch....................................134
Wattage .................................348E
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Trunk lightWattage ................................. 348
Turn signal lights Indicator ................................ 119
Lever ..................................... 119
Replacing light bulbs ............. 278
Switch.................................... 119
Wattage ................................. 348
Vanity mirrors........................... 211
Vehicle identification number ................................... 339
Vehicle stability control........... 141
VSC............................................ 141
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 301
Seat belt reminder ................. 304
Warning lights ABS ....................................... 302
Airbag system ....................... 302
Anti-lock brake system .......... 302
Brake system ........................ 301
Charging system .... ............... 302
Driver’s seat belt ................... 304
Electric power steering system ................................ 302
Electronic engine control system ................................ 302
Engine oil replacement.......... 304
EPS system........................... 302
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 302
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 304
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 302
Low brake fluid ...................... 301
Low engine oil pressure ........ 302
Low fuel level ........................ 304
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 304
Low washer fluid ................... 304
Malfunction ............................ 302 Open door ............................. 304
Seat belt ................................ 304
Seat belt pretensioner
system ................................ 302
SRS....................................... 302
SRS airbag system ............... 302
Tire pressure ......................... 304
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 304
VSC/TRAC ............................ 141
Washer
Checking ............................... 248
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 150
Switch ................................... 135
Warning light ......................... 304
Washing and waxing ............... 220
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 146
Load limits ............................. 149
Weight ................................... 338
Wheels ...................................... 260
Window glasses ............. 57, 174, 220, 222
Window lock switch................... 58
Windows Cleaning and protecting .................... 220, 222
Power windows ....................... 57
Rear window defogger .......... 174
Washer.................................. 135
Windshield wipers ................... 135
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the key battery ..... 265
Wireless remote control .......... 26
WMA disc.................................. 191
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