2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS oil level

540 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
Gasoline engine
1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine
Vehicles with DPF catalytic converter:
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
Vehicles without DPF catalytic converter:
1.7 L (1.8 qt., 1.5 Imp.qt.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
1.6 L (1.7 qt., 1.4 Imp.qt.)
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. 1.0 L per 1000 km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 Imp.qt./
600 miles)
If you consume more than 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) every 1000 km (600
miles), contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
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542 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Used engine oil
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
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, as 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 tightened.

632 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Flashes)Indicates that the
parking brake is still
engaged
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph), message is dis-
played and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that
the parking brake is
still engaged.Release the parking
brake.
(Flashes)
(Flashes)Indicates that the
parking brake system
is not currently func-
tionalLeave the system for
a while.
In case of overheat-
ing, the system will
become functional
once the system cools
down.
Indicates that engine
oil level is lowCheck the level of
engine oil, and add if
necessary.
This message may
appear if the vehicle is
stopped on a slope.
Move the vehicle to a
level surface and
check to see if the
message disappears.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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647 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Warning light display in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
After changing the engine oil (Diesel engine)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (P. 541)
NOTICE
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
Engine oil maintenance message (diesel engine)
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.
If the “DRAIN WATER FROM FUEL FILTER” warning message is dis-
played (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv-
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection
pump.

6Vehicle specifications
719
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 720
Fuel information ................ 745
6-2. Customization
Customizable
features........................... 749
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ............... 754

720
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall lengthSedan 4710 mm (185.4 in.)
Wagon 4780 mm (188.2 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.2 in.)
Overall height*11480 mm (58.2 in.)
Wheelbase 2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Tread
Front1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
1550 mm (61.0 in.)*3
Rear1550 mm (61.0 in.)*2
1540 mm (60.6 in.)*3
Gross vehicle
mass
1ZR-FAE engine 1950 kg (4298.9 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*4
2000 kg (4409.2 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine2050 kg (4519.4 lb.)*4
2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*5
1AD-FTV engine2100 kg (4629.7 lb.)
2130 kg (4695.8 lb.)*6
2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV engines2140 kg (4717.8 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*7
1250 kg (2755.7 lb.)*8
Rear1135 kg (2502.2 lb.)*7
1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*8

727 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine 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. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Gasoline engine
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference
*)
Gasoline engine
Diesel engineWith filter: 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine (vehicles with DPF cata-
lytic converter)
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine (vehicles without DPF cat-
alytic converter)
With filter: 6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)

762 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
LKA ........................................... 318
Luggage compartment
Auxiliary box.......................... 508
Cargo hooks.......................... 507
Extending a space ................ 497
Luggage cover ...................... 509
Separation net....................... 510
Luggage cover ......................... 509
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 527
Maintenance data ................. 720
Maintenance requirements ... 524
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 370
Manual headlight leveling
dial .......................................... 264
Meter
Instrument cluster light
control ................................. 244
Meters ................................... 242
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 119
Side mirrors........................... 122
Vanity mirrors ........................ 490
MP3 disc
*................................. 406
Multi-information
display .................................... 249
Multidrive
7-speed sport sequential
shiftmatic mode .................. 222
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 692
Multidrive............................... 219Odometer.................................. 242
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 538
Opener
Back door................................ 92
Fuel filler door ....................... 129
Hood ..................................... 531
Trunk....................................... 88
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting ............................... 122
Folding .................................. 123
Outside temperature
display .................................... 251
Overhead console ................... 484
Overheating, Engine................ 710
Panoramic roof shade ............. 498
Parking brake ........................... 237
PCS ........................................... 333
Personal lights
Switch ................................... 480
Wattage ................................ 744
Personal/interior lights
Switch ................................... 479
Wattage ................................ 744
Power heater ............................ 378
Power outlet ............................. 493
Power windows........................ 125
Pre-crash safety....................... 333
Radiator .................................... 545
Radio
*...................................... 391
Rear fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage ................................ 744
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