2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV checking oil

352 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine oilWith 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 warming up the engine
and turning off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes
for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, 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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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 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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 475
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

524 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 210
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly............ 458
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 408
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 413
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 423
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 458
If the Hybrid system will not start ..................................... 454
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 456
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery ..................... 461
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 413
If you have a flat tire ............. 442
If you lose your keys ............. 457
If you think something is wrong .................................. 412
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 470
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 409
If your vehicle overheats ....... 465 Engine
Accessory mode ................... 159
Compartment ........................ 351
Hood ..................................... 348
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 159
Identification number............. 472
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 454
Ignition switch ....................... 159
Overheating .......................... 465
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 477
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine coolan t temperature
display .................................... 174
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 352
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 477
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine switch light .................. 286
EPS............................................ 207
EV drive mode .......................... 166
Event data recorder ................... 23E

532 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 413
Electric power steering
system ................................ 414
Open door ............................. 416
Seat belt reminder ................. 416
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 414
Brake assist system .............. 414
Brake system ........................ 413
Charging system .... ............... 414
Electric power steering system ................................ 414
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 414
Engine oil pressure ............... 414
Low fuel level ........................ 416
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 416
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 414
Master warning light .............. 416
Open door ............................. 416
Pretensioners ........................ 414
Seat belt reminder light ......... 416
Slip indicator.......................... 414
SRS airbags .......................... 414
Warning messages Blind Spot monitor ......... 425, 426
Cruise control ........................ 425
EV drive mode....................... 426
Headlight ............................... 426
Hood...................................... 426
Hybrid system ....................... 424
Hybrid system overheat ........ 426
Maintenance.......................... 426
Moon roof .............................. 426
N position .............................. 426
Open door ............................. 426
Parking brake ........................ 426
P position .............................. 426
Smart key system.......... 425, 433
Steering lock ......................... 425
Traction battery ..................... 426 Trunk ..................................... 426
Washer fluid .......................... 426
Washer Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Switch ................................... 200
Washing and waxing ............... 332
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 220
Load limits ............................. 224
Weight ................................... 472
Wheels ...................................... 377
Window glasses ........................ 97
Window lock switch................... 97
Windows Power windows ....................... 97
Rear window defogger .......... 239
Washer.................................. 200
Windshield wipers ................... 200
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 382
Wireless remote control .......... 66
WMA disc.................................. 255W