2013 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER checking oil

410 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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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. 513
ItemsClean funnel

558 Alphabetical index
DoorsAccess doors...........................38
Door glasses ...........................74
Door lock ...........................32, 35
Open door warning light ........ 475
Side doors ...............................35
Side mirrors .............................71
Driver’s seat belt reminder
buzzer ..................................... 475
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 475
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 120
Correct posture .......................82
Driving assist systems........... 196
Procedures ............................ 118
Winter driving tips.................. 211
Emergency, in case of Blown fuse............................. 443
If the engine will not start ...... 495
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 496
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 498
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 472
If a warning light turns on ...... 472
If you have a flat tire ............. 482
If you lose your keys ............. 497
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 470
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 505
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 507
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 465
If your vehicle overheats ....... 502
Emergency flashers Switch.................................... 464 Engine
Compartment ........................ 409
Engine switch ........................ 129
Exhaust gas .......................... 125
Hood ..................................... 408
How to start the engine ......... 129
Identification number............. 511
If the engine will not start ...... 495
Ignition switch ....................... 129
Immobilizer system ................. 79
Overheating .......................... 502
Warning light ......................... 473
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 514
Checking ............................... 413
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Temperature gauge .............. 140
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 140
Engine immobilizer system ...... 79
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 513
Checking ............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 211
Warning light ................. 473, 475
Engine switch........................... 129
Event data recorder ................... 24
Floor mat .................................. 371
Fluid Brake..................................... 415
Washer.................................. 421
Four-wheel drive system Four-wheel drive control lever .................................... 176
Front-wheel drive control lever .................................... 179
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 97
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 475
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Alphabetical index
Theft prevention labels ............. 81
Tire inflation pressure ............ 519
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 529
Size ...................................... 526
Tire identification number ..... 525
Uniform tire quality grading ............................... 527
Tires Chains .................................. 212
Checking .............................. 423
If you have a flat tire ............. 482
Identification number ............ 525
Inflation pressure .................. 519
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 424
Information ........................... 524
Replacing ..................... 423, 482
Rotating tires ........................ 423
Size ...................................... 519
Snow tires............................. 211
Spare tire .............................. 482
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 424
Tire pressure warning system........................ 423, 476
Warning light ........................ 475
Tools......................................... 482
Total load capacity .................. 210
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 232
Emergency towing ................ 465
Trailer towing ........................ 214
Traction control system ......... 196
TRAC (TRC) ............................. 196
Trip meter................................. 140
Turn signal lights Lever .................................... 136
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Switch ................................... 136
Wattage ................................ 520 Vanity mirrors...........................360
Vehicle data recordings ............23
Vehicle identification
number ...................................511
Vehicle stability control...........196
Voltmeter ..................................140
VSC............................................196
Warning buzzers Key reminder .........................478
Seat belt reminder .................475
Warning lights ABS .......................................473
Airbag system .......................473
Anti-lock brake system ..........473
Automatic transmission fluid
temperature ........................475
Brake system ........................472
Charging system .... ...............473
Driver’s seat belt ...................475
Electronic engine control system ................................473
Engine oil replacement..........475
Four-wheel drive system .......473
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 473
Front passenger’s seat belt ...475
Low brake fluid ......................472
Low engine oil pressure ........473
Low fuel level ........................475
Low tire inflation pressure .....475
Low washer fluid ...................475
Malfunction indicator lamp ....473
Open door .............................475
Seat belt ................................475
Seat belt pretensioner system ................................473
SRS .......................................473
SRS airbag system ...............473
Tire pressure .........................475
Tire pressure warning system ................................475
Unengaged “Park” .................473V
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