2013 TOYOTA COROLLA checking oil

358 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.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine with flat dipstick and 2.4 L 4-cyl-
inder (2AZ-FE) engine Reinsert the dipstick fully.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine with non-flat dipstick
Reinsert the non-flat dipstick fully
with its protruding areas ( in
the illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 4
STEP 5

360 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 4 7 4
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 356
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
Hood ..................................... 351
How to start the
engine ........................ 131, 135
Identification number ............ 470
If the engine will not start...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Overheating .......................... 461
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 477
Checking .............................. 363
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 149
Engine immobilizer system ...... 81
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 474
Checking .............................. 358
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 181
Engine switch light ................. 308
EPS ........................................... 172
Event data recorder .................. 17 Floor mat...................................330
Fluid
Brake .....................................364
Washer ..................................369
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................163
Wattage .................................481
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............98
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment ..............................51
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................159
Wattage .................................481
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............402
Switch....................................146
Wattage .................................481
Fuel
Capacity ................................474
Fuel gauge ............................149
Fuel pump shut off system ....423
Gas station information .........532
Information ............................482
Refueling .................................77
Type ......................................474
Fuel door.....................................77
Fuel filler door ............................77
Fuel pump shut off system .....423
Fuses.........................................392F

528 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 424
Downshifting.......................... 143
Seat belt reminder ................. 426
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 425
Brake assist system .............. 425
Brake system ........................ 424
Charging system .... ............... 424
Electric power steering system ................................ 425
Engine oil maintenance ......... 426
Engine oil pressure ............... 424
Low fuel level ........................ 426
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 426
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 425
Open door ............................. 426
Pretensioners ........................ 425
Seat belt reminder light ......... 426
Smart key system... ............... 434
SRS airbags .......................... 425
Tire pressure warning light .... 426
Washer fluid .......................... 426
Washer Checking ............................... 369
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 181
Switch.................................... 165
Washing and waxing ............... 336
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 176
Load limits ............................. 180
Weight ................................... 470
Wheels ...................................... 383
Window glasses ........................71
Window lock switch ...................71 Windows
Power windows ....................... 71
Rear window defogger .......... 219
Washer.................................. 165
Windshield wipers ................... 165
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery ............ 388
Wireless remote control .......... 36
WMA disc.................................. 244W