2012 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID check oil

174 2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. (P. 447, 459)
When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
Engine stalling
Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
system, transmission, etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
As flooding may damage components involved in P position control, the
parking lock may jam in the locked position.

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2-5. Driving information
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Pre-winter preparations
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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
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Maintenance and care
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. 495
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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Maintenance and care
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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.

514 Alphabetical index
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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 459
Engine
Compartment ........................ 373
Hood ..................................... 369
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 175
Identification number............. 493
If the hybrid system will
not start............................... 471
Ignition switch ....................... 175
Overheating .......................... 481
“POWER” switch ................... 175
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 193
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 495
Checking ............................... 374
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
Engine/power control unit
coolant
Capacity ................................ 498
Checking ............................... 377
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 236
EPS............................................ 228
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 180Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid
Washer ................................. 379
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 503
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 503
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 433
Front position lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 206
Wattage ................................ 503
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 80
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 411
Switch ................................... 190
Wattage ................................ 503
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 494
Fuel gauge ............................ 193
Gas station information ......... 524
Information ............................ 504
Refueling............................... 104
Type ...................................... 494
Fuel door .................................. 104
Fuel filler door.......................... 104
Fuses ........................................ 400F

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Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 344
Wattage................................. 503
Vanity mirrors .......................... 344
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 493
Vehicle stability control .......... 228
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 228
VSC ........................................... 228
VSC+ ......................................... 228
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 430
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Seat belt reminder................. 433
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 432
Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 432
Brake assist system .............. 432
Brake system ........................ 430
Charging system ................... 431
Cruise control indicator
light ..................................... 432
Electric power steering
system ................................ 432
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 432
Low fuel level ........................ 433
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 432
Master warning light .............. 433
Pretensioners ........................ 432
Seat belt reminder light ......... 433
Slip indicator light .................. 432
SRS airbags .......................... 432Warning messages
Back door.............................. 438
Engine oil pressure ............... 436
EV-Drive Mode ..................... 438
Hybrid system ....................... 436
Hybrid system overheat ........ 438
Low fuel level ........................ 438
Low traction battery .............. 438
Open door ............................. 438
P position control system ...... 437
Push button start................... 441
Side doors............................. 438
Smart entry & start system ... 441
Washer
Checking ............................... 379
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 236
Switch ........................... 212, 217
Washing and waxing ............... 356
Weight....................................... 492
Wheels ...................................... 392
Window glasses ........................ 97
Window lock switch .................. 97
Windows
Power windows ....................... 97
Rear window defogger .......... 251
Washer ......................... 212, 217
Windshield wipers ................... 212
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 397
Wireless remote control .......... 70
WMA disc ................................. 267V
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