checking oil TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...........P.319, 329
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.371
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.421
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.226
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.226
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.481
Tires ....................................................................................P.397
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.485
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.306
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.397
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.457
Hood ....................................................................................P.385
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.385
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.482
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.474
Warning messages ..............................................................P.453
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.214
Parking lights .....................................................................P.214
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.214
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.207
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.214
Tail lights/stop lights ........................................ .................P.214
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.214
License plate lights........................................... .................P.214
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R ...................................................P.205
Exterior lights for driving
(Replacing: P.431)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P

3896-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
check the oil level on the dip-
stick.
■Checking the engine oil
1 Park the vehicle on level
ground. After warming up the
engine and turning off the
hybrid system, wait more
than 5 minutes for the oil to
drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
3 Wipe the dipstick clean.
4 Reinsert the dipstick fully.
5 Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick may differ
depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
6Wipe the dipstick and reinsert
it fully.
■Checking the oil type and
preparing the items needed
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
 Engine oil selection
P.482
 Oil quantity (Low  Full)
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
 Item
Clean funnel
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
1 Remove the oil filler cap by
turning it counterclockwise.
2 Add engine oil slowly, check-
ing the dipstick.
3 Install the oil filler cap by
turning it clockwise.
A
B
C

3916-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir
when the hybrid system is cold.
■Engine coolant reservoirReservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
I f t he le ve l is on o r be low th e “L O W ”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.474)
■Power control unit coolant
reservoir
Reservoir cap
“FULL” line
“LOW” line
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.476)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol ba sed non-silicate,
non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-
borate coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
a mixture of 50% c oolant and 50%
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -31°F [-35°C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
a mixture of 55% c oolant and 45%
deionized water. (Minimum tem-
perature: -44°F [-42°C])
For more details about coolant, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
■If the coolant level drops within
a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiators, hoses,
engine/power control unit coolant
reservoir caps, drain cock and water
pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your
Toyota dealer, test the cap and
NOTICE
●Avoid overfilling , or the engine
could be damaged.
●Check the oil le vel on the dip-
stick every time you refill the
vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap
is properly tightened.
■If oil is spilled on the engine
cover
To prevent the eng ine cover from
being damaged, remove any
engine oil from the engine cover
as soon as possi ble using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an
organic solvent such as brake
cleaner.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C
A
B
C

534Alphabetical Index
Memory recall function ......... 160
Driving support system informa- tion display ..................... 98, 109
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 256
Warning message ................ 453
E
Eco drive mode ...................... 297
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 299
Elapsed time ..................... 98, 109
Electric motor Location.................................. 68
Specification ......................... 482
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 299
Warning light ........................ 444
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 149
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 467
Replacing the battery ........... 425
Electronic sunshade .............. 347 Operation ............................. 347
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 442
If a warning light turns on ..... 442
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 453
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 469
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 467
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 466
If the hybrid sy stem will not start
........................................... 464
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................................. 436 If you have a flat tire .............457
If you lose your keys.............466
If you think something is wrong
...........................................440
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................478
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................435
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................437
If your vehicle ove rheats ......474
Emergency flashers ...............434
Energy monitor .......................120
Engine Compartment........................388
Hood .....................................385
Identification number ............481
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................483
Checking ..............................391
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................306
Warning light ........................443
Engine coolant temperature gauge .................................87, 91
Engine oil Capacity ...............................482
Checking ..............................388
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................306
Warning light ........................443
Engine oil maintenance data ...................................89, 93, 390
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............299
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............299
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................299
Warning light ........................444
EV drive mode.........................202
EV Driving Ratio .......................98