2015 TOYOTA HILUX Owners Manual (in English)

3776-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■
If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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3786-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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3796-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■
After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
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3806-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
XGasoline engine
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384) Fuse box (
→P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
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3816-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDiesel engine (left-hand drive vehicles)
Battery (if equipped) (→ P. 390)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Intercooler ( →P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383) Fuel filter (
→P. 396, 485)
Fuse box ( →P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
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3826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDiesel engine (right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 387)
Intercooler ( →P. 389)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 384)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 383)
Fuel filter ( →P. 396, 485) Battery (if equipped)
(→ P. 390)
Fuse box ( →P. 409)
Battery ( →P. 390)
Washer fluid tank ( →P. 394)
Condenser ( →P. 389)
Radiator ( →P. 389)1
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3836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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.
Remove the sand and dust from around the dipstick.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Make sure that the inlet of the oil level gauge guide and O-ring of the
dipstick are free from sand and dust.
If the O-ring is damaged, replace it with a new one.
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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3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
*: The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label or plate.
(→ P. 494)
Remove the sand and dust from around the oil filler cap.
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 selection→P. 500
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
Gasoline engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel engine
XFor Russia, Ukraine and
KUN25L-PRMDH models
*
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
XExcept for Russia, Ukraine and
KUN25L-PRMDH models
*
1.4 L (1.5 qt., 1.2 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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