2014 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER checking oil

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Maintenance and care
LC200_OM_OM60L09U_(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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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. 671)
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. 671
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60L09U_(U)
Eco driving............................... 156
Electronic key
If your electronic key
battery is discharged .. 563, 653
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 600
Emergency, in case of If a warning message is displayed ............................ 619
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 653
If the engine will not start...... 649
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” .................. 651
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ............................... 656
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 608
If the warning light turns on .. 608
If you have a flat tire ............ 635
If you lose your keys............. 652
If you think something is wrong ................................. 606
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 662
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 664
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 601
If your vehicle overheats ...... 659
Engine
Compartment........................ 529
Engine switch ....................... 166
Hood ..................................... 528
How to start the engine ........ 166
Identification number ............ 669
If the engine will not start...... 649
Ignition switch ....................... 166
Overheating .......................... 659 Engine coolant
Capacity ................................673
Checking ...............................535
Preparing and checking before winter .......................309
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................179
Engine immobilizer system.....105
Engine oil Capacity ................................671
Checking ...............................531
Preparing and checking before winter .......................309
Engine switch ...........................166
Event data recorder ...................25
First-aid kit holder....................495
Floor mats.................................493
Fluid Brake .....................................537
Power steering ......................539
Washer ..................................543
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............582
Switch....................................201
Wattage .................................677
Four-wheel drive system .........240
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............582
Switch....................................201
Wattage .................................677
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................611
Front seats Adjustment ..............................57
Driving position memory..........68
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............582
Wattage .................................677E
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