2016 TOYOTA AURIS HYBRID checking oil

15Pictorial index
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 237
Precautions for winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Precautions for using a car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 560
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 314
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 439
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 424
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 555
Coping with overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/
turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227, 229
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Stop lights/tail lights/turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227, 229
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Rear fog light
*3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Back-up light
*2
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Rear fog light
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Back-up light
*3
Shifting the shift position to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 467, Watts: P. 563)
*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles
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4287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
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 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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4297-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
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Maintenance and care
■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, 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
Engine oil selection →P. 555
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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582Alphabetical index
UK AURIS_HV_HB_EE (OM12K47E)
Emergency, in case ofIf a warning light turns on ...... 491
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 498
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 539
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 536
If the hybrid system will not start......................... 536
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 491
If you have a flat tire...... 507, 519
If you think something is wrong.................................. 490
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 549
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 483
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 484
If your vehicle overheats............................ 544
Emergency brake signal ......... 306
Emergency flashers................. 482
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 519
Energy monitor ........................ 115 Engine....................................... 554
ACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 427
Engine switch........................ 213
Hood ..................................... 424
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 211
Identification number ............ 553
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 534
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 211
Overheating .......................... 544
Power switch......................... 211
Engine coolant ......................... 430 Capacity ................................ 558
Checking ............................... 430
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Warning light ......................... 491
Engine oil ................................. 428 Capacity ................................ 555
Checking ............................... 428
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 314
Engine switch .......................... 211
EPS (Electric Power Steering)................................. 306Warning light ......................... 492
EV drive mode.......................... 217