2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS checking oil

538 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Engine oil
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
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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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760 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Engine
Compartment ........................ 535
Engine switch ................ 210, 215
Hood ..................................... 531
How to start the
engine ......................... 210, 215
Identification number............. 722
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 713
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Overheating .......................... 710
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 733
Checking ............................... 543
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 242
Engine immobilizer system .... 135
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 727
Checking ............................... 538
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine switch................... 210, 215
First-aid kit holder ................... 505
Floor mat .................................. 503
Fluid
Washer.................................. 549
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 744Front position/daytime
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage ................................ 744
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Driving position memory ....... 103
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 725
Fuel gauge ............................ 242
Fuel pump shut off system.... 616
Gas station information ......... 772
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
Information ............................ 745
Refueling............................... 129
Type ...................................... 725
Fuel door .................................. 129
Fuel filler door.......................... 129
Fuel filter .................................. 550
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 616
Fuses ........................................ 569
Gas station information .......... 772
Gauges ..................................... 242
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 233
Glove box ................................. 482
Glove box light......................... 482
Hands-free system
*
(for cellular phone)................ 442
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 604
Head restraint .......................... 106
Headlight cleaner..................... 269
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
USB memory ............................ 426
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 490
Wattage................................. 744
Vanity mirrors .......................... 490
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 722
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 327
VSC+ ......................................... 327
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 621
Seat belt reminder................. 621
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 618
Brake system ........................ 617
Charging system ................... 617
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 619
Fuel level............................... 621
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 618
Master warning light .............. 622
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ....................... 619
Seat belt reminder light ......... 621
SRS airbags .......................... 618
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 631
Brake light ............................. 626
Cruise control ........................ 627
Clutch switch ......................... 629
Engine oil ...................... 625, 632
Fuel filter ............................... 629
Headlight ............................... 636
LKA ............................... 628, 635Oil maintenance ............ 633, 634
Open door ............................. 630
Parking brake................ 629, 632
PCS .............................. 627, 634
Radar cruise
control................. 627, 634, 635
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 637
Speed limiter ......................... 628
Steering lock ......................... 626
Transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 626
Trunk..................................... 631
VSC ...................................... 628
Washer
Checking ............................... 549
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 344
Switch ........................... 269, 274
Washing and waxing ............... 516
Weight....................................... 720
Wheels ...................................... 558
Window glasses ...................... 125
Window lock switch ................ 125
Windows
Power windows ..................... 125
Rear window defogger .......... 381
Washer ......................... 269, 274
Windshield wipers ................... 269
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 382
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 564, 565
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 406
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.