recommended oil TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery • Maintenance-free ( P. 518)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? (P. 516)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? (P. 513)
Engine oil • At the correct level? (P. 509)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 515)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (P. 521)
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.

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■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Toyota are equipped with tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to
provide advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure.
Whenever wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must be installed. (P. 523)
CAUTION
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may re sult in loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.Tapered
portion

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Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing theengine 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. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
2GR-FE engine
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill 
reference
*)
1AR-FE engine
2GR-FE engine Without filter: 4.2 qt. (4.0 L, 3.5 Imp.qt.)
With filter: 4.7 qt. (4.4 L, 3.9 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp.qt.)
With filter: 6.4 qt. (6.1 L, 5.4 Imp.qt.)
Outside temperature

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Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows
cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier
starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a
higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high
speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The ILSAC (International Lubric ant Standardization and Approval
Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
1AR-FE engine
Recommended viscosity: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
Outside temperature

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Ignition system
Electrical system
Rear differential (AWD models)
Spark plug
Make DENSO2GR-FE engine
1AR-FE engine
Gap
FK20HR11
SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Oil capacity0.52 qt. (0.50 L, 0.44 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity
Above 0 F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or
SAE 80W-90

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Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Transfer (AWD models)
Fluid capacity*
2GR-FE engine
1AR-FE engine2WD models: 6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
AWD models: 7.1 qt. (6.7 L, 5.9 Imp.qt.)
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Automatic transaxle fluid type
Using transaxle fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause dete-
rioration in shift quality, locking up of your transaxle accompanied by vibra-
tion, and ultimately damage the transaxle of your vehicle.
Oil capacity0.84 qt. (0.80 L, 0.70 Imp.qt.)
Oil typeHypoid gear oil API GL-5
Recommended oil viscosityAbove 0 F (-18 C): SAE 90
Below 0 F (-18 C): SAE 80W or 80W-90

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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items
are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 503Fuel filler doorP. 9 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 503
Fuel filler door opener
P. 9 5
Tire inflation pressure
P. 6 3 5
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)17.7 gal. (67 L, 14.7 Imp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 96, 627
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 6 3 5
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
2GR-FE engine 1AR-FE engine
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4) 4.7 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0) 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Recommended oil viscosity P. 628
2GR-FE engine: SAE 5W-30
1AR-FE engine: SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20