2013 TOYOTA IQ oil level

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 194
Hood................................... 197
Positioning a floor jack ....... 199
Replacing the tire ............... 202
Engine compartment .......... 208
Tires ................................... 220
Tire inflation pressure......... 228
Wheels ............................... 232
Air conditioning filter ........... 234
Key battery ......................... 238
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 240
Light bulbs .......................... 251
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 264
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 265
If you think something is wrong ............................... 271
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 272 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 273
If you have a flat tire ........... 284
If the engine will not start .... 301
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 303
If you lose your keys ........... 304
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 305
If your vehicle overheats..... 308
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 311
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency................... 313
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 316
Fuel information .................. 325
Tire information................... 328
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 339
Items to initialize ................. 341
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryMaintenance-free. (P. 216)
Brake fluid At the correct level? (P. 215)
Engine coolant At the correct level? (P. 213)
Engine oil At the correct level? (P. 209)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 214)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 218)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Scion dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 216)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 215)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 213)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
Except Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant
and 50% deionized water.
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant
and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)
Engine oil level P. 209) • Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( P. 240)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Engine compar tment
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 210)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 209)
Battery ( P. 216)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 215)
Fuse box ( P. 240)Washer fluid tank ( P. 218)
Radiator ( P. 214)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 214)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 213)
Fuse box ( P. 240)

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Maintenance and care
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bot-
tom 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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■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 engine oil filler cap by turning it counterclock-
wise.
Add engine oil slowly.
Checking the dipstick.
Reinstall the engine oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Engine oil selectionP. 319
ItemsClean funnel

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CAUTION
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Scion dealer, service station or auto parts store for infor-
mation concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

Vehicle specifications6
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ......... 316
Fuel information ............... 325
Tire information ................ 328
6-2. Customization Customizable features ..... 339
Items to initialize .............. 341