2020 TOYOTA GR YARIS check oil

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions .................................. 267
Hood ................................... 268
Positioning a floor jack ........ 270
Engine compartment........... 271
Battery ................................ 275
Tires .................................... 277
Replacing the tire ................ 287
Tire inflation pressure ......... 290
Wheels ................................ 292
Air conditioning filter ........... 293
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery .............. 295
Checking and replacing fuses
.......................................... 297
Light bulbs .......................... 301
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 306
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ............... 306
If the vehicle is trapped in rising
water ................................. 307
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
.......................................... 309
If you think something is wrong
.......................................... 313
Fuel pump shut off system.. 314
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds..... 315
If a warning message is dis-
played ............................... 323
If you have a flat tire ........... 325
If the engine will not start .... 337
If you lose your keys ........... 338
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ............... 339
If the vehicle battery is dis-
charged............................. 341
If your vehicle overheats ..... 346
If the vehicle becomes stuck
.......................................... 348
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level,
etc.)................................... 350
Fuel information .................. 359
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 361
8-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 369
8-4. Certifications
Certifications ....................... 370
7When trouble arises
8Vehicle specifications

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Pictorial index
Refueling method .............................................................................P.154
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity .............................................................P.352
Tires ................................................................................................P.277
Tire size/inflation pressure ...............................................................P.357
Winter tires/tire chains .....................................................................P.226
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system ..............................P.277
Coping with flat tires.........................................................................P.325
Hood ................................................................................................P.268
Opening ...........................................................................................P.268
Engine oil .........................................................................................P.352
Coping with overheating ..................................................................P.346
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running lights/turn signal
lights .......................................................................................P.142, 144
Front fog lights...............................................................................P.150
Tail lights/turn signal lights ..................................................P.142, 144
Stop lights
Side turn signal lights ...................................................................P.142
License plate light..........................................................................P.144
Rear fog light ..................................................................................P.150
Back-up light
Shifting the shift position to R ..........................................................P.139
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P.301, Watts: P.358)

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4-1. Before driving
Driving
NOTICE
• Do not use the clutch pedal to adjust vehicle speed. When stop-
ping the vehicle with the shift lever in a position other then N, make sure to fully depress the clutch
pedal and stop the vehicle using the brake.Doing so may damage the clutch.
• When stopping the vehicle with the shift lever in a position other than N,
make sure to fully depress the clutch pedal and stop the vehicle using the brakes.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R with-out the vehicle completely stopped.
Doing so may damage the clutch, transmission and gears.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there
for an extended period of time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to
avoid damaging the wheels, under- side of the vehicle, etc.
●Make sure to idle the engine imme-diately after high-load driving. Stop the engine only after the turbo-
charger has cooled down. Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
■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
vehicle.
●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.325)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so
may cause the following serious dam- age 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 becomes flooded or stuck in mud or
sand, be sure to have any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer check
the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine,
transmission, transfer, differential, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propel-ler shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where possible), and the
function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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4-5. Using the driving support systems
Driving
■Lane departure alert function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane or course*, a warning is dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play, and a warning buzzer will
sound to alert the driver.
When the warning buzzer sounds,
check the area around your vehicle and
carefully operate the steering wheel to
move the vehicle back to the center of
the lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the system
determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane and that the possi-
bility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
lane departure alert will operate even if
the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
or a curb
■Steering assist function
When the system determines that
the vehicle might depart from its
lane or course*, the system pro-
vides assistance as necessary by
operating the steering wheel in
small amounts for a short period of
time to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Vehicle with BSM: When the system
determines that the vehicle might
depart from its lane and that the possi-
bility of a collision with an overtaking
vehicle in the adjacent lane is high, the
steering assist function will operate
even if the turn signals are operating.
*: Boundary between asphalt and the
side of the road, such as grass, soil,
WARNING
●When driving in a tunnel or at night with the headlights off or when a
headlight is dim due to its lens being dirty or it being misaligned.
●The vehicle is struck by a cross-wind.
●The vehicle is affected by wind from a vehicle driven in a nearby lane.
●The vehicle has just changed lanes or crossed an intersection.
●Tires which differ by structure, man-ufacturer, brand or tread pattern are used.
●When tires of a size other than specified are installed.
●Snow tires, etc., are equipped.
●The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
Functions included in LTA
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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
Washer fluid tank (→P.274)
Engine coolant reservoir ( →P. 2 7 3 )
Engine oil filler cap ( →P.272)
Engine oil level dipstick ( →P.272)
Fuse boxes ( →P.297)
Radiator ( →P.274)
Condenser ( →P.274)
Electric cooling fan
Intercooler
■Battery
→ P. 2 7 5
With the engine at operating tem-
Engine compartment
Components
Checking and adding the
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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
perature and turned off, check the
oil level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
1Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning it off, wait
more than 8 minutes for the oil
to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3Wipe the dipstick clean.
4Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5Holding 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.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it
fully.
■Checking the oil type and pre-
paring the item needed
Make sure to check the oil type and
prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
zEngine oil selection
→P.352
zOil quantity (Low → Full)
1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp. qt.)
zItem
Clean funnel
■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.
1Remove the oil filler cap by turn-
ing it counterclockwise.
2Add engine oil slowly, checking
the dipstick.
3Install the oil filler cap by turning
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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
■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 inter- vals.
●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 inappropri-ate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing
(vehicles with towing packages), or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy trafficThe coolant level is satisfactory if it
is between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the reservoir when the
engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“MAX” line
“MIN” line
If the level is on or below the “MIN” line,
add coolant up to the “MAX” line.
( →P.346)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains poten- tially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as
inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be taken to avoid pro-longed 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 fil- ters in household trash, in sewers or onto the ground.
Call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, 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 dam-age
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.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
A buzzer may sound when a message is displayed.The buzzer may not be audible if the
vehicle is in a noisy location or if the audio system volume is high.
■If “Engine Oil Level Low Add or Replace” is displayed
The engine oil level is low. Check the
WARNING
■If a blowout or sudden air leak- age should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn-
ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci- fications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.
If a warning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings for system
malfunctions and incorrectly
performed operations, and
messages that indicate a need
for maintenance. When a mes-
sage is displayed, perform the
appropriate corrective action
for the message.
If a warning message is dis-
played again after the appro-
priate actions have been
performed, contact any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Additionally, if a warning light
comes on or flashes at the
same time that a warning mes-
sage is displayed, take the
appropriate corrective action
for the warning light. ( →P.315)