Engine oil
Maintenance 10-5
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The engine oil used has a significant effect on
the engine’s performance, service life and
startability. Be sure to use oil of the recom-
mended quality and appropriate viscosity.
All engines consume a certain amount of oil
during normal operation. Therefore, it is
important to check the oil level at regular
intervals or before starting a long trip.
1. Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
2. Stop the Hybrid EV System.
3. Wait a few minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth.
5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and confirm that the
oil level is between the marks (A) and
(B).
7. If the oil level is less than the level indi-
cated by the mark (A), remove the cap
and add enough oil to raise the level to
between the marks (A) and (B).
8. After adding oil, close the cap securely.
9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4
to 6.
Be careful that hands or fingers are not
trapped when closing the bonnet.
Before driving, make sure that the bonnet is
securely locked. An incompletely locked
bonnet can suddenly open while driving.
This can be extremely dangerous.
If this does not close the bonnet, release it
from a slightly higher position.
Do not press down firmly on the bonnet as
doing so could damage it.
Engine oil
To check and refill engine oil
A: Minimum level
B: Maximum level
To avoid engine damage, do not overfill by
exceeding the mark (B).
Be sure to use the specified engine oil and do
not mix various types of oil.
When the oil level is checked in step 6
above, check it on a low side of the dipstick
because it is different in appearance of oil
level in the two sides of the dipstick.
The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subjected to severe conditions,
requiring earlier oil replacement.
Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
For handling of used engine oils, refer to
“Used engine oils safety instructions” on
page 2-14.
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