2021 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER checking oil

17Pictorial index
LC200_OM_OM60T03U_(U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer
*). . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 243
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 574
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 578
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 389
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 482
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 574
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 566
Camera
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 313
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 235
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Stop/tail lights
Hill-start assist control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 377
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 507, Watts: P. 579)
*: If equipped
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LC200_OM_OM60T03U_(U)
4716-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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 5 minutes for the oil to dra in
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 th e
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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5
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LC200_OM_OM60T03U_(U)
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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 fille r 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 ne ed to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing t he 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 t owing, 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. 574
Oil quantity (Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp.qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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619Alphabetical index
LC200_OM_OM60T03U_(U)
Emergency flashers ................ 520
EngineAccessory mode ................... 213
Air cleaner............................. 467
Compartment ........................ 469
Engine switch........................ 211
Exhaust gas precautions ........ 58
Hood ..................................... 468
How to start the engine ......... 211
Identification number ............ 573
If the engine will not start ...... 558
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency.......................... 521
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 211
Overheating .......................... 566
Engine compartment cover .... 470
Engine coolant ......................... 474 Capacity ................................ 576
Checking ............................... 474
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 389
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 97
Engine immobilizer system ...... 85
Engine oil ................................. 471 Capacity ................................ 574
Checking ............................... 471
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 389
Engine switch (ignition switch)..................... 211
Engine switch light (ignition switch light) ............ 414
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Exhaust gas precautions .......... 58 First-aid kit holder ................... 426
Flat tire ..................................... 544
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 577
Brake .................................... 578
Steering ................................ 578
Washer ................................. 481
Fog lights ................................. 235 Replacing light bulbs ............ 516
Switch ................................... 235
Four-wheel drive system Center differential lock/unlock ......................... 301
Four-wheel drive control switch ................................. 300
Warning light......................... 534
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 394
Front doors .............................. 118F