2015 TOYOTA VERSO S engine oil

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compartment
1NR-FE engine
Fuse boxes (P. 407)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 373)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 372)
Battery (P. 378)Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 376)
Radiator (P. 378)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 378)
Washer fluid tank (P. 382)

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1ND-TV engine
Fuse boxes (P. 407)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 373)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 372)
Fuel filter (P. 514)
Battery (P. 378)Intercooler (P. 378)
Radiator (P. 378)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser (P. 378)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 376)
Washer fluid tank (P. 382)

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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
Gasoline engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After turn-
ing off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Diesel engine: Park the vehicle on level ground. After warm-
ing 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.
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.
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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.
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. 528
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Item 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 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, 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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After changing the engine oil (diesel engine only)
The engine oil maintenance data should be reset. Perform the following pro-
cedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter “A” when the engine is running.
(P. 199)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
While pressing the display change button (P. 199), turn the
engine switch to the “ON” position (do not start the engine because
reset mode will be canceled). Continue to press and hold the button
until the trip meter displays “000000”.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
While pressing the display change button (P. 199), turn the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to the IGNITION ON mode (do not
start the engine because otherwise the reset mode will be can-
celed). Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter
displays “000000”.
CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and 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 dealer 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.
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NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, or 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.
Engine oil (diesel engine only)
Using an engine oil other than ACEA C2 may damage the catalytic con-
verter.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
(Flashes or
comes on in
red)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 509)

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451 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
Low fuel level warning
light
Gasoline engine: Indi-
cates that remaining fuel is
about 5.8 L (1.5 gal., 1.3
Imp. gal.) or less.
Diesel engine: Indicates
that remaining fuel is
about 6.4 L (1.7 gal., 1.4
Imp. gal.) or less.Refuel the vehicle.
(On the instru-
ment cluster)Driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)*
3
Warns the driver and front
passenger to fasten their
seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
panel)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(warning buzzer)*
3
Warns the rear passen-
gers to fasten their seat
belts.Fasten the seat belt.
Low engine oil level warn-
ing light (diesel engine
only)
Indicates that engine oil
level is low.Check the level of engine
oil, and add if necessary.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure