2018 TOYOTA AURIS check oil

15Pictorial index
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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 lig hts/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 ext erior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 467, Watts: P. 563)
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*1: If equipped
*2: Left-hand drive vehicles
*3: Right-hand drive vehicles

1994-1. Before driving
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Driving
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 507, 519)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, hybrid transmission fluid,
etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
If the P position control system is damaged by flooding, it may not be possi-
ble to shift the shift position to P, or from P to other positions. When the shift
position cannot be changed from P to any other position, the front wheels
will lock, and you will be unable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on
the ground, as the front wheels may be locked. In this case, transport the
vehicle with both front wheels or all four wheels lifted.

3144-7. Driving tips
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●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-
tery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following accordin g to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumu lated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Al ways drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle

4287-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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 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
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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, c hecking 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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4307-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW”
lines on the reservoir when th e hybrid system is cold.
Engine coolant reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the
“LOW” line, add coolant up to
the “FULL” line.
WARNING
■ 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.
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.
Coolant
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5058-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Take the appropriate actions as instructed in the message displayed.
If any of the following messages are displayed, also refer to this
Owner’s Manual.
■If “Check charging system.” is displayed
Indicates a malfunction in t he vehicle's charging system.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■If “Engine oil pressure low.” is displayed
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■When “Headlight system malfunction. Visit your dealer.” is
displayed on the multi-information display (if equipped)
The following systems may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any autho rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
● The LED headlight system
● The automatic headlight leveling system
● Automatic High Beam
■If “Front sensor systems are temporarily unavailable due to
inappropriate temp. Wait a moment.” or “Front Camera Vision
Blocked Clean and Demist Wi ndshield.” is displayed (if
equipped)
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown
in the message is resolved.
● PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
● Automatic High Beam
● RSA (Road Sign Assist)
Other messages displayed on the multi-information display

5559-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up the engine and turn off the hybrid system, wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota
recommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”.
Another motor oil of matchi ng quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving” or SN
“Resource-Conserving”; or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
Ty p eNickel-Metal hydride battery
Vo l t a g e7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity28 modules
Overall voltage201.6 V
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference*)
With filter 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp. qt.)
Without filter 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp. qt.)