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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, pull the dipstick out.
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE, 2AR-FBE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
STEP1
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. 4 7 6
Oil quantity
(Low Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 204
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 457
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 420
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 426
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 457
If the engine will not start...... 453
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 455
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 460
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............ 441
If you lose your keys............. 456
If you think something is wrong ................................. 424
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 469
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 421
If your vehicle overheats ...... 465 Engine
Compartment ........................362
Engine switch ................145, 148
Hood......................................359
How to start the
engine .........................145, 148
Identification number .............472
If the engine will not start ......453
Ignition switch................145, 148
Overheating...........................465
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................478
Checking ...............................369
Preparing and checking before winter .......................224
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................170
Engine immobilizer system.......93
Engine oil Capacity ................................476
Checking ...............................364
Preparing and checking before winter .......................224
Engine switch light ..................292
EPS ............................................204
Event data recorder ...................22E
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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 426
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Open door ............................ 429
Seat belt reminder ................ 429
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 427
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 427
Brake assist system ............. 427
Brake system........................ 426
Charging system .... .............. 427
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 427
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Engine coolant temperature........................ 427
Engine oil pressure............... 427
Low fuel level........................ 429
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 427
Open door ............................ 429
Pretensioners ....................... 427
Seat belt reminder light ........ 429
Slip indicator ......................... 427
Smart key system ... .............. 433
SRS airbags ......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 429
Washer fluid ......................... 429 Washer
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................224
Refilling .................................375
Switch....................................195
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight Cargo capacity ......................219
Load limits .............................223
Weight ...................................472
Wheels ......................................386
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........246
Washer ..................................195
Windshield wipers ...................195
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............391
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................262W