oil level TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
6
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 608
Fuel information ................. 622
Tire information .................. 625
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 640
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 647
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 650
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 651
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 653 Abbreviation list ............... 666
Alphabetical index ............ 668
What to do if... ................... 676
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

242
2-5. Driving information
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires (do not fit tire chains on to the
rear tires).
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

478
4-2. Maintenance
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery • Maintenance-free ( P. 502)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 500)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? ( P. 497)
Engine oil • At the correct level? ( P. 492)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 499)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 505)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement ”. It is recommended that any
problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

483
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level (
P. 492)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 527)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 499)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 513)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 505)
• Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding washer fluid)

490
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
Engine compar tment
2GR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 494)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 492)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 500)Battery ( P. 502)
Fuse box ( P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 499)
Radiator ( P. 499)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 505)

491
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
1AR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 494)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 492)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 500)Battery ( P. 502)
Fuse box ( P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 499)
Radiator ( P. 499)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 505)

492 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait more than five 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.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

494 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_U (OM73012U)■
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 filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selectionP. 612
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

495
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
■
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. 1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qt./600 miles (1.0 L per
1000 km)
● If you consume more than 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp.qt.) every 600 miles
(1000 km), contact your Toyota dealer.
■ After changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
The oil change system should be reset. Perform the following procedures:
Switch the display to the trip meter A when the engine is running.
(P. 175)
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.
STEP1
STEP2

497
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_U (OM73012U)
Engine coolant
The coolant level is sati sfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
Full
Low
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
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, 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 retightened.