2012 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID checking oil

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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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
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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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