oil filter TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Owners Manual

4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap (P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 456)
Fuel filter (P. 467)Fuse box (P. 496)
Battery (P. 463)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (P. 463)
Intercooler (P. 463)
Radiator (P. 463)1
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4607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
■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 reta iler 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 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.
■ Engine oil (diesel engine)
 P. 617

5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(Diesel engine)
Indicates that the engine oil is scheduled to be
changed
 Check the engine oil and change if neces-
sary. After changing the engine oil, the oil
change system should be reset. ( P. 459)
(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 changed
 Have the engine oil and oil filter checked
and/or changed by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. After changing the
engine oil, the oil change system should be
reset. ( P. 459)
(Diesel engine)
Indicates that the amount of accumulated deposit
in the DPF system has reached the specified
level. Regenerate the filter
 P. 547
(Diesel engine)
Indicates a malfunction in the DPF system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
(If equipped)
Indicates that the amount of accumulated water
in the fuel filter has reached the specified level
A buzzer also sounds.
 Drain the water from the fuel filter.
( P. 467)
Warning messageDetails/Actions

5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■After changing the engine oil (diesel engine)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. ( P. 459)
■ If the message “DPF FULL SEE OWNER’S MANUAL”/“DPF full. See
owner’s manual.” appears on the display (diesel engine)
The deposit collected in the filter needs to be regenerated.
To regenerate the filter, the following driving methods are recommended*:
● By driving continuously (for example, at around 65 km/h [40 mph] for 20 to
30 minutes).
● By avoiding short trips, or by driving continuously (leaving the engine run-
ning for long periods of time).
The warning message will disappear w hen regeneration is complete. How-
ever, if this driving cannot be carried out, or if the message does not disap-
pear even after driving, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
*: When driving, pay sufficient attention to weather, road conditions, terrain
and traffic conditions, and drive according to traffic laws.
■ The LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning message will not be displayed even if the
vehicle deviates from the lane markers.
● When the vehicle speed deviates from the operating range of the LDA sys-
tem functions
● When the lane markers cannot be recognized
NOTICE
■Engine oil maintenance message (diesel engine)
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.

6129-1. Specifications
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Gasoline engine
*: 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.
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.)

6169-1. Specifications
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How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil contain-
ers to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top portion: “API SERVICE SN”
means the oil quality designa-
tion by American Petroleum Ins-
titute (API).
Center portion: “SAE 0W-20”
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower portion: “Resource-Con-
serving” means that the oil has
fuel-saving and environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
Diesel engine
*: 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.
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Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter 5.2 L (5.5 qt., 4.6 Imp.qt.)