engine 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

832-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 (  P.442)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.442)
(Yellow)
Brake system warn-
ing light
*1 ( P.442)
Charging system
warning light
*2
(  P.442)
High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
*2
(  P.443)
Low engine oil pres-
sure warning light
*2
(  P.443)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.443)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.443)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.443)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.444)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.444)
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steer-
ing system warning
light
*1 ( P.444)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light*1
(  P.444)
(Orange)
LTA indicator
( P.445)
Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator
*3 (if
equipped) ( P.445)
PKSB OFF indica-
tor
*1 (if equipped)
(  P.445)
RCTA OFF indica-
tor
*1 (  P.446)
Slip indicator light
*1
(  P.446)
Brake Override Sys-
tem/Drive-Start Con-
trol/PKSB (if
equipped) warning
light
*2 (  P.447)
(Flashes)
Brake hold operated
indicator
*1 ( P.447)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
Parking brake indica-
tor ( P.448)

882-1. Instrument cluster
Odometer, trip meter and oil maintenance
Odometer:
Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Oil maintenance:
Displays the distance until the next engine oil change.
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.204)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status.
Regenerated e nergy will be used to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery). Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often.
The gasoline engi ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
G
H
I
A
B
C
D

892-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
By keeping the indicator needle
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly
driving can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
*: When used in this manual, “regen- eration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
In the following situ ation, the Hybrid
System Indicator does not operate.
●“READY” indicator is not illumi-
nated.
●The shift position is in a range
other than D or S.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following si tuations, the cor-
rect outside tempe rature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change.
• When stopped, or driving at low
speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
• When the outside temperature
has changed su ddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
●Displays the outside temperature
within the range of -40°F (-40°C)
to 122°F (50°C).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash
for approximately 10 seconds,
then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.95
Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A, trip meter B
and (oil maintenance) by
pressing the “ODO TRIP”
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
E
WARNING
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before using the liquid
crystal information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may
be delayed.
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new shift r ange appearing on
the display. This lag could cause
the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if
the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In
this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled
completely. ( P.474)
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch

902-1. Instrument cluster
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a
warning message indicating that
oil maintenance is required or
should be performed soon is
displayed.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted by
turning the dial.
1 Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument cluster brightness
adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness
levels when the tail lights are on and
off can be adjusted individually.
However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
Instrument panel light
control

922-1. Instrument cluster
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Oil maintenance:
Displays the distance until the next engine oil change.
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.204)
Outside temperature ( P.92)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regen-
erated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often. The gasoline engi
ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly
driving can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
E

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
*: When used in this manual, “regen-eration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement
of the vehicle into electrical
energy.
In the following situ ation, the Hybrid
System Indicator does not operate.
●“READY” indicator is not illumi-
nated.
●The shift position is in a range
other than D or S.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following si tuations, the cor-
rect outside tempe rature may not
be displayed, or the display may
take longer than normal to
change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
• When the outside temperature has changed su ddenly (at the
entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel,
etc.)
●When “--” or “E” is displayed, the
system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota
dealer.
●Displays the outside temperature
within the range of -40°F (-40°C)
to 122°F (50°C).
●When the outside temperature is
approximately 37°F (3°C) or
lower, the indicator will flash
for approximately 10 seconds,
then stay on.
■Liquid crystal display
 P.105
Switches the items of the odom-
eter, trip meter A, trip meter B
and (oil maintenance) by
pressing the “ODO TRIP”
switch.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
WARNING
■The information display at
low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to
warm up before using the liquid
crystal information display. At
extremely low temperatures, the
display monitor may respond
slowly, and display changes may
be delayed.
For example, there is a lag
between the driver’s shifting and
the new shift r ange appearing on
the display. This lag could cause
the driver to downshift again,
causing rapid and excessive
engine braking and possibly an
accident resulting in death or
injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if
the engine coolant temperature
gauge is in the red zone (“H”). In
this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check
the engine after it has cooled
completely. ( P.474)
Using the “ODO TRIP”
switch

942-1. Instrument cluster
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a
warning message indicating that
oil maintenance is required or
should be performed soon is
displayed.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.
1 Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument cluster brightness
adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness
levels when the tail lights are on and
off can be adjusted individually.
However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on
the tail lights will not chan ge the instrument cluster brightness.
Changing the instrument
panel light brightness

1904-1. Before driving
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damaging the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.457)
■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 your
Toyota dealer c heck the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.

3064-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted on vehicles with 225/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 225/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.