2015 TOYOTA CAMRY checking oil

15Pictorial index
CAMRY_U (OM33A86U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 180
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 403
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 506
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . P. 403
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 493
Warning message
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457
Headlights/halogen daytime running lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Front turn signal/parking lights/
LED daytime running lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Rear turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 427, Watts: P. 508)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles without a multi-information display
*3: Vehicles with a multi-information display
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3947-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (OM33A86U)
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, 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.
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Engine oil
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2
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE)
engine3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
Low
Normal Excessive
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3957-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U (OM33A86U)
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 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
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Engine oil selection P. 503
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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CAMRY_U (OM33A86U)
Engine....................................... 502Compartment ........................ 392
Engine switch................ 155, 157
Hood ..................................... 390
How to start the
engine......................... 155, 157
Identification number ............ 501
If the engine will not start ...... 484
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 155, 157
Overheating .......................... 493
Engine coolant ......................... 397 Capacity ................................ 504
Checking ............................... 397
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 67
Engine oil ................................. 394 Capacity ................................ 503
Checking ............................... 394
Oil pressure warning light ..... 446
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 460
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 236
Engine switch .................. 155, 157
Entune Audio system
*............ 242
Audio input ............................ 247
AUX port/USB port................ 247
Bluetooth
® audio................... 289
CD player .............................. 263
iPod....................................... 268
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 263
Optimal use........................... 260
Portable music player ........... 276
Radio .................................... 261
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 246
USB memory ........................ 272 EPS
(Electric Power Steering) ..... 216
Function ................................ 216
Warning light......................... 447
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Flat tire ..................................... 472
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transaxle .............. 505
Brake .................................... 506
Washer ................................. 402
Front interior light ................... 340
Wattage ................................ 508
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 47
Front personal lights............... 340 Wattage ................................ 508
Front seats ............................... 121
Adjustment............................ 121
Cleaning ............................... 377
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 125
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Front side marker lights ......... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 429
Wattage ................................ 508
Front turn signal lights ........... 166
Replacing light bulbs ............ 430
Turn signal lever ................... 166
Wattage ................................ 508
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CAMRY_U (OM33A86U)
Valet key ..................................... 94
Vanity lights ............................. 352Wattage ................................ 508
Vanity mirrors .......................... 352
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 501
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 216
Voice command system
*....... 321
VSC
(Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 216
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 446
Downshifting ......................... 165
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 447
Key reminder ................ 156, 468
Open door ..................... 448, 457
Open hood ............................ 457
Open moon roof .................... 461
Open trunk ............................ 457
Parking brake................ 446, 457
Seat belt reminder ................ 448 Warning lights ........................... 73
ABS ...................................... 447
Brake system ....... ................. 446
Charging system................... 446
Cruise control ....................... 447
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 447
Low engine oil pressure........ 446
Low fuel level ........................ 448
Low windshield washer fluid..................................... 448
Maintenance required reminder ............................. 449
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 446
Master warning light ............. 448
Open door............................. 448
Pre-collision system.............. 447
Seat belt reminder light......... 448
Slip indicator ......................... 447
SRS ...................................... 447
Tire pressure ........................ 448
Warning messages.................. 456
Washer ..................................... 178 Checking............................... 402
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 236
Switch ................................... 178
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