2017 TOYOTA GT86 checking oil

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Maintenance and care
86_EE (OM18071E)
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than five minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
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.
When checking the oil, look at both sides of the dipstick and use the
lower measurement to determine the level of oil.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. Low
Full
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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 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. 476
Oil quantity
(Low → Full) 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Alphabetical index
86_EE (OM18071E)
Electric power steering ........... 246
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 455
Emergency brake signal ......... 246
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 455
If the engine will not start ...... 450
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 453
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 459
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 395
If the warning light turns on............................... 395
If the warning message is displayed......................... 404
If you have a flat tire ..... 422, 438
If you lose your keys ............. 454
If you think something is wrong.................................. 393
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 467
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency .......................... 469
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 385
If your vehicle overheats ....... 464 Engine
Compartment ........................ 328
Engine switch................ 174, 183
Hood ..................................... 324
How to start the engine......................... 174, 183
Identification number ............ 473
If the engine will not start ...... 450
Ignition switch ............... 174, 183
Overheating .......................... 464
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 479
Checking ............................... 332
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 200
Engine immobilizer system ...... 93
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 476
Checking ............................... 329
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 259
Engine switch .................. 174, 183
Engine switch light .................. 286
EPS ........................................... 246
Event data recorder ................... 26E

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Tires
Chains................................... 259
Checking ............................... 341
Emergency tire puncture repair kit .............................. 422
If you have a flat tire...... 422, 438
Inflation pressure .................. 352
Replacing .............................. 438
Rotating tires......................... 341
Size ....................................... 483
Snow tires ............................. 259
Spare tire .............................. 438
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 341, 399
Tools ................................. 422, 438
Towing Emergency towing ................ 385
“TRACK” mode ........................ 248
Traction control ....................... 246
Transmission shift switches ......................... 189, 191
TRC ........................................... 246
Trip meter ................................. 200
Trunk Opener .................................... 60
Trunk light Wattage................................. 484
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 372
Switch ................................... 197
Wattage................................. 484
USB port ................................... 284
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 294
Wattage................................. 484
Vanity mirrors .......................... 294
Vehicle identification number ................................... 473 Vehicle stability control .......... 246
VSC ........................................... 246
Warning buzzers
Electric power steering ......... 397
Seat belt reminder ................ 399
Smart entry & start system ........................ 406, 411
Warning lights Automatic headlight
leveling system ................... 397
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
warning light ....................... 399
Anti-lock brake system.......... 397
Brake assist system .............. 397
Brake system ........................ 395
Charging system ................... 396
Cruise control indicator light ...................... 397
Electric power steering system warning light ........... 397
Electronic engine control system ................................ 397
Engine oil pressure ............... 396
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 396
LED headlight ....................... 397
Low fuel level ........................ 399
Low tire pressure .................. 399
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 397
Master warning light.............. 399
Open door ............................. 399
Pretensioners........................ 397
Seat belt reminder light ......... 399
Slip indicator light.................. 397
Smart entry & start
system ........................ 406, 411
SRS airbags.......................... 397
Tire pressure warning system ................................ 399
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