4427-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be refilled
in between oil maintenance intervals.
When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
After changing the engine oil (if equipped)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following proce-
dures:
While the hybrid system is operating, switch the multi-information display to
the “Settings” screen. (P. 118)
Select “Maintenance System” on the “Settings” screen.
Select “Yes” on the “Maintenance System” screen.
A message will be displayed when the
reset procedure has been completed.
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When trouble arises
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Warning messages
The warning message illustrations used are intended as examples, and may differ
from the image that is actually displayed on the multi-information display.
Warning message in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message may not be displayed even if
vehicle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same speed or the
vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) lane departure warning function (if equipped)
In the following situations, the warning message will not be displayed even if a
lane line is crossed.
When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA system
functions
When the lane lines cannot be recognized
After changing the engine oil (if equipped)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. (P. 442)
Warning buzzer
P. 512
