2014 TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER check oil

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2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( →P. 449, 464)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, transfer (4WD models), differential (4WD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (4WD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
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Maintenance and care
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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.
■ 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.
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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.
About 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.) is required to raise the oil level from low to
full on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection →P. 5 11
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 dire ctly 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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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 any authorized Toyota deal er or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information 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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(On the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt.
Fasten the seat belt.
(On the instru- ment cluster) Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
Warn the rear passengers
to fasten their seat belts Fasten the seat belt.
(Flashes) Active Torque Control
4WD system warning light
(4WD models)
Indicates that the driveline
temperature is too high.
(When the light comes on.
→ P. 440) Reduce vehicle speed (until
the light goes off) or stop
the vehicle at a safe place
and allow the engine to idle
until the light goes off.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light
(diesel engine) Indicates that engine oil
level is low. Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.

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Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Flashes) Engine oil change
reminder light
(diesel engine)
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (→P. 375)
Indicates that the engine
oil is scheduled to be
changed.
Flashes approximately
14500 km (9000 miles)
after the engine oil is
changed. ( →P. 447) (The
indicator will not work
properly unless the oil
maintenance date has
been reset.)
Indicates that the engine
oil should be changed. • Flashes while you are driving.
• Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Flashes for about 12
seconds when the
engine switch turned to
the “ON” position.
• Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Flashes for about 12
seconds when the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch turned to
the IGNITION ON
mode.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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*:Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver
and front passenger that his/her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds
for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20 km/h (12
mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a differ-
ent tone for 90 more seconds.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(Comes on) Engine oil change
reminder light
(diesel engine)
Indicates that the engine
oil is should be changed.
Comes on approximately
15000 km (9300 miles)
after the engine oil
changed (and the oil main-
tenance date has been
reset). Have the engine oil and oil
filter checked and/or
changed by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional. After
changing the engine oil, the
oil change system should
be reset. (
→P. 375)