2013 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER checking oil

530 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
LC200_OM_OM60F57U_(U)
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 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.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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531 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
LC200_OM_OM60F57U_(U)■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. (P. 669)
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.
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Engine oil selectionP. 669
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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711 Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60F57U_(U)
Eco driving............................... 156
Electronic key
If your electronic key
battery is discharged .. 563, 651
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 598
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 617
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 651
If the engine will not start...... 647
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” .................. 649
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ............................... 654
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 606
If the warning light turns on .. 606
If you have a flat tire ............ 633
If you lose your keys............. 650
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 604
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 661
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency... 663
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 599
If your vehicle overheats ...... 658
Engine
Compartment........................ 528
Engine switch ....................... 166
Hood ..................................... 527
How to start the engine ........ 166
Identification number ............ 667
If the engine will not start...... 647
Ignition switch ....................... 166
Overheating .......................... 658Engine coolant
Capacity ................................670
Checking ...............................534
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................310
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ......................................179
Engine immobilizer system.....105
Engine oil
Capacity ................................669
Checking ...............................530
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................310
Engine switch ...........................166
Event data recorder ...................25
First-aid kit holder....................495
Floor mats.................................493
Fluid
Brake .....................................536
Power steering ......................538
Washer ..................................542
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............581
Switch....................................201
Wattage .................................675
Four-wheel drive system .........240
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............581
Switch....................................201
Wattage .................................675
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................609
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................57
Driving position memory..........68
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs .............581
Wattage .................................675E
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