2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID checking oil

502 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 off the hybrid system , wait more than five 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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 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.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 615
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing 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
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Alphabetical index
Engine
Compartment........................ 500
Engine switch ............... 183, 188
Hood ..................................... 496
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 183
Identification number ............ 611
If the hybrid system will not start .............................. 592
Ignition switch ............... 183, 188
Overheating .......................... 602
Power switch ........................ 183
Engine compartment cover .... 501
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 200
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 615
Checking .............................. 502
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 256
Engine switch .................. 183, 188
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ............................... 617
Checking .............................. 505
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 256
EPS ........................................... 239
EV-Drive Mode ......................... 192
Event data recorder .................. 28 Floor mat...................................466
Fluid
Brake .....................................509
Washer ..................................510
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............548
Switch....................................224
Wattage .................................623
Front automatic air conditioning system..............288
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............548
Switch....................................224
Wattage .................................623
Front manual air conditioning system..............282
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............148
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light.........................570
Front seats Adjustment ..............................85
Front side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs .............548
Switch....................................218
Wattage .................................623
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............548
Wattage .................................623
Fuel Capacity ................................613
Fuel gauge ............................200
Gas station information .........676
Information ............................624
Refueling ...............................120
Type ......................................613
Fuel door...................................120
Fuel filler door ..........................120
Fuses.........................................535F

672 Alphabetical index
Warning buzzersBrake system ........................ 567
Moon roof .............................. 572
Open door ............................. 570
Seat belt reminder ................. 570
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 568
Brake assist system .............. 568
Brake system ........................ 567
Charging system .... ............... 568
Electric power steering
system ................................ 568
Electronic engine control system ................................ 568
Engine oil pressure ............... 568
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 568
Master warning light .............. 570
Open door ............................. 570
Pretensioners ........................ 568
Seat belt reminder light ......... 570
SRS airbags .......................... 568
Tire pressure warning light .... 570
Warning messages .................. 577
Washer
Checking ............................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 256
Switch............................ 226, 229
Washing and waxing ............... 480 Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 251
Load limits ............................. 255
Weight ................................... 610
Wheels ...................................... 526
Window glasses ...................... 112
Window lock switch................. 112
Windows
Power windows ..................... 112
Rear window defogger .......... 304
Washer.......................... 226, 229
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 306
Windshield wipers ................... 226
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 532
Wireless remote control .......... 61
WMA disc.................................. 330W