check oil TOYOTA AVENSIS 2011 Owners Manual

209 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
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 oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

538 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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 5 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.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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539 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Low
Full
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.
Engine oil selectionP. 727
Items Clean funnel

540 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
Gasoline engine
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
Vehicles with DPF catalytic converter:
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without DPF catalytic converter:
1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Engine oil consumption
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the oil viscosity, the
quality of the oil and the way the vehicle is driven.
More oil is consumed under driving conditions such as high speeds and
frequent acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil.
When judging the amount of oil consumption, keep in mind that the oil
may have become diluted, making it difficult to judge the true level accu-
rately.
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp.qt./
600 miles)
If you consume more than 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) every 1000 km (600
miles), contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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542 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or 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 regular basis.
When replacing the engine oil
Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
Avoid overfilling, as 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.

632 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Flashes)Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph), message is dis-
played and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is
still engaged.Release the parking
brake.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)Indicates that the
parking brake system
is not currently func-
tionalLeave the system for
a while.
In case of overheat-
ing, the system will
become functional
once the system cools
down.
Indicates that engine
oil level is lowCheck the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may
appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a
level surface and
check to see if the
message disappears.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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633 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Diesel engine)Vehicles with DPF cat-
alytic converter:
Indicates that the
engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed
Comes on approxi-
mately 25000 km
(15000 miles) after
the engine oil is
changed.
Vehicles without DPF
catalytic converter:
You have forgotten to
reset the oil change
system
Change the engine
oil in accordance
with the mainte-
nance schedule.Check the engine oil
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 541)
(The indicator will not
work properly unless
the oil maintenance
data has been reset.)
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the
engine oil and oil filter
should be changedHave the engine oil and
oil filter checked and/or
changed by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional. After
changing the engine oil,
the oil change system
should be reset.
(P. 541)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

727 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, 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 rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Gasoline engine
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference
*)
Gasoline engine
Diesel engineWith filter: 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine (vehicles with DPF cata-
lytic converter)
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine (vehicles without DPF cat-
alytic converter)
With filter: 6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)

760 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Engine
Compartment ........................ 535
Engine switch ................ 210, 215
Hood ..................................... 531
How to start the
engine ......................... 210, 215
Identification number............. 722
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 713
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Overheating .......................... 710
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 733
Checking ............................... 543
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 242
Engine immobilizer system .... 135
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 727
Checking ............................... 538
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine switch................... 210, 215
First-aid kit holder ................... 505
Floor mat .................................. 503
Fluid
Washer.................................. 549
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 744Front position/daytime
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage ................................ 744
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Driving position memory ....... 103
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 725
Fuel gauge ............................ 242
Fuel pump shut off system.... 616
Gas station information ......... 772
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
Information ............................ 745
Refueling............................... 129
Type ...................................... 725
Fuel door .................................. 129
Fuel filler door.......................... 129
Fuel filter .................................. 550
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 616
Fuses ........................................ 569
Gas station information .......... 772
Gauges ..................................... 242
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 233
Glove box ................................. 482
Glove box light......................... 482
Hands-free system
*
(for cellular phone)................ 442
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 604
Head restraint .......................... 106
Headlight cleaner..................... 269
FG
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USB memory ............................ 426
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 490
Wattage................................. 744
Vanity mirrors .......................... 490
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 722
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 327
VSC+ ......................................... 327
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 621
Seat belt reminder................. 621
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 618
Brake system ........................ 617
Charging system ................... 617
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 619
Fuel level............................... 621
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 618
Master warning light .............. 622
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ....................... 619
Seat belt reminder light ......... 621
SRS airbags .......................... 618
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 631
Brake light ............................. 626
Cruise control ........................ 627
Clutch switch ......................... 629
Engine oil ...................... 625, 632
Fuel filter ............................... 629
Headlight ............................... 636
LKA ............................... 628, 635Oil maintenance ............ 633, 634
Open door ............................. 630
Parking brake................ 629, 632
PCS .............................. 627, 634
Radar cruise
control................. 627, 634, 635
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 637
Speed limiter ......................... 628
Steering lock ......................... 626
Transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 626
Trunk..................................... 631
VSC ...................................... 628
Washer
Checking ............................... 549
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 344
Switch ........................... 269, 274
Washing and waxing ............... 516
Weight....................................... 720
Wheels ...................................... 558
Window glasses ...................... 125
Window lock switch ................ 125
Windows
Power windows ..................... 125
Rear window defogger .......... 381
Washer ......................... 269, 274
Windshield wipers ................... 269
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 382
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 564, 565
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 406
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.