2014 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER oil level

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 466
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 467
If you think something is wrong ............................ 472
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 473
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 474
If you have a flat tire............ 484
If the engine will not start .... 497
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(vehicles with
an automatic
transmission) .................... 498
If you lose your keys ........... 499
If the vehicle battery is discharged..................... 500
If your vehicle overheats ..... 504
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 507
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 509 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 512
Fuel information.................. 523
Tire information .................. 526
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 537
Items to initialize ................. 539
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 542
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 543
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 545
Abbreviation list ........................ 556
Alphabetical index .................... 558
What to do if... ........................... 568
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the rear tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear
view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mir-
ror that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to
melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it
from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Maintenance-free. ( P. 420)
Brake fluid At the correct level? ( P. 417)
Engine coolant At the correct level? ( P. 415)
Engine oil At the correct level? ( P. 412)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Power steering fluid At the correct level? ( P. 419)
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 417)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 423)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supp lement”. It is recommended that
any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota 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. 420)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 417)
• SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116
DOT 3 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
Engine coolant level ( P. 415)
• “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.
U.S.A.:
“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. 412)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses (P. 445)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
Washer fluid tank (P. 423)
Power steering fluid reservoir ( P. 419)
Radiator cap
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 412)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 415)Engine oil filler cap
( P. 413)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 417)
Fuse box ( P. 445)
Battery ( P. 420)
Condenser ( P. 417)
Radiator ( P. 417)

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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. Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may
differ depending on the type of
vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

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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 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. 515
ItemsClean funnel

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Maintenance and care
Engine coolant
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the F (Full) and L
(Low) lines on the reservoir when the engine is cold. Reservoir cap
F (Full)
L (Low)
If the level is on or below the L
line, add coolant up to the F line.
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.