2012 TOYOTA SIENNA checking oil

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SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
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 warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five 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.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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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. 788
Oil quantity
(Low Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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STEP2
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Alphabetical index
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Electric power steering........... 327
Electronic key
If your electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 767
Emergency, in case of
If the back door opener is inoperative ........................... 86
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 767
If the engine will not start...... 762
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted ................................ 764
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 770
If the warning buzzer sounds... ........................... 729
If the warning light turns on .............................. 729
If the warning message is displayed ............................ 744
If you have a flat tire .... 745, 747
If you lose your keys............. 766
If you think something is wrong ................................. 727
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 778
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ................ 780
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 723
If your vehicle overheats ...... 775
Emergency flashers ................ 722 Engine
Accessory mode....................231
Compartment ........................655
Engine switch ................226, 229
Hood......................................651
How to start the engine .........................226, 229
Identification number .............785
If the engine will not start ......762
Ignition switch................226, 229
Overheating...........................775
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................790
Checking ...............................662
Preparing and checking before winter .......................352
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................244
Engine immobilizer system.....159
Engine oil Capacity ................................788
Checking ...............................657
Preparing and checking before winter .......................352
Engine switch ...................226, 229
EPS ............................................327
Event data recorder ...................27E

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Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 376
Trailer towing ........................ 356
Traction control ....................... 327
TRAC ........................................ 327
Trailer towing........................... 356
Trip information display ......... 252
Trip meter................................. 244
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 709
Switch ................................... 241
Wattage ................................ 796
Valet key..................................... 32
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 591
Wattage ................................ 796
Vanity mirrors .......................... 591
VDIM ......................................... 328
Vehicle control and operation data recording ....... 26
Vehicle identification number................................... 785
Vehicle stability control .......... 327
VSC ........................................... 327 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................729
Open door .............................733
Seat belt reminder .................733
Warning lights Active Torque Control 4WD
system ................................736
Anti-lock brake system ..........731
Automatic High Beam indicator light.......................732
Brake assist system ..............731
Brake system ........................729
Charging system .... ...............730
Cruise control indicator light .....................................732
Electric power steering system ................................731
Engine oil pressure ...............730
Low fuel level ........................733
Low washer fluid ...................734
Maintenance required reminder light ......................735
Malfunction indicator lamp ....730
Master warning light ..............733
Open door .............................733
Pre-collision system ..............731
Pretensioners ........................730
Radar cruise control indicator light.......................732
Seat belt reminder light .........733
Slip indicator light ..................731
SRS airbags ..........................730
Third seat warning light ......... 735
Tire pressure warning light ....734
Warning messages ..................744
Washer Checking ...............................671
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................352
Switch............................282, 290
Washing and waxing ...............630
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