2015 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID checking oil

17Pictorial index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 500
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 406
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 505
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*. . . . . . . . P. 406
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 471
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . P. 392
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 501
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 491
Warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454
Headlights/halogen daytime running lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Front turn signal/parking lights/
LED daytime running lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 172
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 428, Watts: P. 506)
*: If equipped
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9
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12
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3957-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off the hybrid system, wait more than 5 minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
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.
Engine oil
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3
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5
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2
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3967-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)■
Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
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 directly 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, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection P. 501
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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2
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554Alphabetical index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Driving ...................................... 148Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ....................... 28
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 239
Procedures ........................... 148
Winter drive tips .................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 189
Eco drive mode ........................ 169
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 69
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 219Function ................................ 219
Warning light ......................... 445
Electronic key .......................... 106 Battery-saving function ......... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 485
Replacing the battery ............ 423
Emergency flashers ................ 438
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds........................ 444, 453
If a warning light turns on...... 444
If a warning message or indicator is displayed .......... 453
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 485
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 482
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 484
If you have a flat tire ............. 471
If you think something is wrong.................................. 443 If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 495
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 439
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 440
If your vehicle overheats....... 491
Engine ...................................... 500
Compartment ........................ 394
Engine switch ....................... 161
Hood ..................................... 392
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 161
Identification number ............ 499
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 482
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 161
Overheating .......................... 491
Power switch ........................ 161
Engine coolant......................... 398 Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 398
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 242
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 88
Engine oil ................................. 395 Capacity................................ 501
Checking............................... 395
Oil pressure warning message............................. 458
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 242
Engine switch .......................... 161
Enhanced VSC ......................... 218
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