2012 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER checking oil

382 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 it off, wait more than 5 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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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 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:
1.8 qt. (1.7 L, 1.5 lmp. qt.)
Engine oil selection P. 485
ItemsClean funnel

530 Alphabetical index
DrivingBreak-in tips .......................... 118
Correct posture .......................79
Driving assist systems........... 178
Procedures ............................ 116
Winter driving tips.................. 193
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 467
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 468
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 470
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 444
If a warning light turns on ...... 444
If you have a flat tire ............. 454
If you lose your keys ............. 469
If you think something is wrong .................................. 442
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 479
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 437
If your vehicle overheats ....... 474
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 436
Engine Compartment ........................ 381
Engine switch ........................ 127
Exhaust gas .......................... 123
Hood...................................... 380
How to start the engine ......... 127
Identification number ............. 483
If the engine will not start ...... 467
Ignition switch........................ 127
Immobilizer system .................76
Overheating........................... 474
Warning light ......................... 445 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 386
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Temperature gauge .............. 138
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 382
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Warning light ................. 445, 447
Engine switch........................... 127
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 352
Fluid Brake..................................... 387
Washer.................................. 393
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 164
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 167
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 94
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 447
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer ...................... 447
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 47
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536 Alphabetical index
Electronic engine control system ................................ 445
Engine oil replacement.......... 447
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 445
Front passenger’s seat belt ... 447
Low brake fluid ...................... 444
Low engine oil pressure ........ 445
Low fuel level ........................ 447
Low tire inflation pressure ..... 447
Low washer fluid ................... 448
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 445
Open door ............................. 447
Seat belt ................................ 447
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................ 445
SRS ....................................... 445
SRS airbag system ............... 445
Tire pressure ......................... 447
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 447
Unengaged “Park” ................. 445
Washer
Checking ............................... 393
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 193
Switch............................ 148, 150
Washing and waxing ............... 364
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 188
Load limits ............................. 192
Trailer weight rating....... 201, 482
TWR .............................. 201, 482
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 407
Window glasses ..................43, 71
Window lock switch ...................71 Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Rear window defogger .......... 225
Washer.......................... 148, 150
Windshield wipers ........... 148, 150
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 413
Wireless remote control .......... 30
Winter driving tips ................... 193
WMA disc.................................. 245