2016 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER checking oil

15Pictorial index
LC200_OM_OM60M88U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 215
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 369
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*). . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 463
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 369
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 463
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 449
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 554
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 546
Camera
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 293
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 199
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 487, Watts: P. 552)
*: If equipped
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LC200_OM_OM60M88U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
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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LC200_OM_OM60M88U_(U)
4536-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 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. 554
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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597Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60M88U_(U)
Emergency flashers ................ 500
EngineAccessory mode ................... 194
Air cleaner............................. 448
Compartment ........................ 450
Engine switch........................ 193
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 73
Hood ..................................... 449
How to start the engine ......... 193
Identification number ............ 553
If the engine will not start ...... 537
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 501
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 193
Overheating .......................... 546
Engine compartment cover .... 451
Engine coolant ......................... 455 Capacity ................................ 556
Checking ............................... 455
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 369
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 85
Engine immobilizer system ...... 74
Engine oil ................................. 452 Capacity ................................ 554
Checking ............................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 369
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 193
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 393
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 73 First-aid kit holder ................... 405
Flat tire ..................................... 524
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 557
Brake .................................... 558
Steering ................................ 558
Washer ................................. 462
Fog lights ................................. 214 Replacing light bulbs ............ 497
Switch ................................... 214
Four-wheel drive system Center differential lock/unlock ......................... 281
Four-wheel drive control switch ................................. 280
Warning light......................... 514
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 374
Front doors .............................. 106F