2016 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK checking oil

13Pictorial index
Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149, 152
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 167
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 155
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 155
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 315
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Checking/rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 281
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 147
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 139, 141
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5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 248, Watts: P. 316)
*: If equipped
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9
10
11
12
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2146-3. 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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2
3
4
5
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2
3
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2156-3. 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 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
Engine oil selection P. 310
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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358Alphabetical index
Eco Driving Indicator Light..... 120
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 162 Function ................................ 162
Warning light ......................... 273
Emergency flashers ................ 262
Emergency, in case of If the engine will not start ...... 294
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 296
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 297
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 272
If the warning light turns on .............................. 272
If you have a flat tire ............. 281
If you lose your keys ............... 86
If you think something is wrong.................................. 270
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 303
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 263
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 265
If your vehicle overheats ....... 300 Engine
“ACC” position ...................... 136
Compartment ........................ 213
Engine switch ....................... 136
Hood ..................................... 209
How to start the engine......... 136
Identification number ............ 308
If the engine will not start ...... 294
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 263
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 136
Overheating .......................... 300
Engine coolant......................... 216 Capacity................................ 311
Checking............................... 216
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 167
Engine coolant temperature
warning light.......................... 272
Engine immobilizer system ...... 67
Engine oil ................................. 214 Capacity................................ 310
Checking............................... 214
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 167
Engine switch (ignition switch) .................... 136
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ................................ 162 Function ................................ 162
Warning light......................... 273
Event data recorder..................... 8
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 272
Key reminder ........................ 137
Open door ............................. 274
Seat belt reminder ................ 274
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 273
Brake system ....... ................. 272
Charging system ................... 272
Cruise control indicator ......... 274
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ....... 274
Electric power steering
system ......... ....................... 273
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 272
Low engine oil pressure ........ 272
Low fuel level ........................ 274
Low windshield washer fluid ..................................... 274
Maintenance required reminder light...................... 275
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 273
Open door ............................. 274
Slip indicator ......................... 273
SRS ...................................... 273
Tire pressure......................... 274 Washer ............................. 149, 152
Checking............................... 221
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 167
Switch ........................... 149, 152
Washing and waxing ............... 194
Weight ...................................... 306
Wheels ...................................... 235 Replacing.............................. 235
Size....................................... 315
Window glasses ...................... 113
Window lock switch ................ 113
Windows................................... 113 Power windows..................... 113
Rear window defogger.......... 176
Washer ................................. 149
Windshield wipers ................... 149
Winter driving tips ................... 167
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 85 Locking/Unlocking .................. 85
Replacing the battery............ 240
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