checking oil TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...........P.325, 335
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.373
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.421
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.231
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.231
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.481
Tires ....................................................................................P.400
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.485
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.313
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.400
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.456
Hood ....................................................................................P.387
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.387
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.482
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.473
Warning messages ..............................................................P.451
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.219
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.225
Parking lights .....................................................................P.219
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.219
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.212
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.219
Tail lights/stop lights ........................................ .................P.219
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.219
License plate lights........................................... .................P.219
Back-up lights
Exterior lights for driving
(Replacing: P.430)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q

3916-3. 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

3936-3. 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
If the level is on or below the “LOW”
line, add coolant up to the “FULL”
line. ( P.473)
■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.475)
■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-
WARNING
●Do not leave used engine oil
within the rea ch of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine
damage
Check the oil level on a 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 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 engine cover from
being damaged, remove any
engine oil from the engine cover
as soon as possible using a neu-
tral detergent. Do not use an
organic solvent such as brake
cleaner.
Checking the coolant
A
B
C
A
B
C

536Alphabetical Index
Driving support system informa-tion display ................... 105, 116
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed rangeFunction ............................... 265
Warning message ................ 451
E
ECB (Electronically Controlled Brake System) ...................... 305
Eco drive mode ...................... 304
EDR (Event data recorder)......... 8
E-Four (Electronic On-Demand AWD system) ........................ 306
Elapsed time ........................... 104
Electric motor Location.................................. 70
Specification ......................... 482
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Function ............................... 306
Warning light ........................ 443
Electronically Controlled Brake System (ECB) ....................... 305
Electronic key Battery-saving function......... 155
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 466
Replacing the battery ........... 424
Electronic sunshade .............. 350 Operation ............................. 350
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds .. 441
If a warning light turns on ..... 441
If a warning message is dis-played................................. 451
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged .............................. 468
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 466
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ............................... 465
If the hybrid sy stem will not start ...........................................463
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising ..434
If you have a flat tire .............456
If you lose your keys.............465
If you think something is wrong ...........................................439
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...........................................477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency .................433
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...........................................436
If your vehicle ove rheats ......473
Emergency flashers ...............432
Energy monitor .......................128
Engine Compartment........................390
Hood .....................................387
Identification number ............481
Engine coolant Capacity ...............................483
Checking ..............................393
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................313
Warning light ........................442
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......................................90
Engine oil Capacity ...............................482
Checking ..............................390
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................313
Warning light ........................442
Engine oil maintenance data .92, 392
Enhanced Vehicle Stability Con- trol (Enhanced VSC ) .............306
Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehi- cle Stability Control).............306
EPS (Electric Po wer Steering)
Function................................306

Alphabetical Index545
Turn signal lever................... 212
U
USB Type-C charging ports .. 354
Utility vehicle precautions ..... 316
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 353
Vanity mirrors ......................... 353
Vehicle data recordings ............. 7
Vehicle identification number480
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 306
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 337
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 306
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 272
Brake hold ............................ 446
Brake Override System ........ 445
Brake system ....................... 441
Downshifting......................... 211
Drive-Start Control ............... 445
Electric power steering ......... 443
High coolant temperature ..... 442
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 444
Intuitive parking assist .......... 287
Low engine oil pressure ....... 442
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 250
LTA indicator ........................ 444
Open door ............................ 140
Open hood ........................... 140
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 444
PKSB.................................... 445
Pre-collision warning ............ 239
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................278
RCTA OFF indicator .............445
Seat belt reminder ................447
Vehicle sway warning ...........255
Warning lights ABS ......................................443
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................446
Brake Override System ........445
Brake system ........................441
Charging system ..................441
Drive-Start Control ................445
Electric power steering .........443
Engine ..................................442
High coolant temperature .....442
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................444
Low engine oil pressure .......442
Low fuel level........................446
LTA indicator ........................444
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....442
Parking brake indicator.........446
PCS warning light .................443
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................445
PKSB OFF indicator .............444
RCTA OFF indicator .............445
Seat belt reminder light ........447
Slip indicator .........................445
SRS ......................................442
Tire pressure ...... ..................446
Warning messages .................451
Washer Checking ..............................396
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................396, 451
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................313
Switch ...........................226, 229
Washing and waxing ..............372
Weight Cargo capacity .............195, 198