2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS oil

559 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
When replacing wheels
Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in the
Owner’s Manual, as this may result in loss of handling control.
Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tube-
less tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or serious
injury.
When installing the wheel nuts
Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an acci-
dent and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or grease
from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward. Install-
ing the nuts with the tapered ends fac-
ing outward can cause the wheel to
break and eventually cause the wheel
to come off while driving, which could
lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.Tapered
portion

568 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Certification for the smart entry & start system
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS.
NOTICE
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
Do not bend the battery terminals.
Please perform this operation in a clean environment to avoid garbage, oil,
etc. insertion in the key.

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625 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warning indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.

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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633 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Diesel engine)Vehicles with DPF cat-
alytic converter:
Indicates that the
engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed
Comes on approxi-
mately 25000 km
(15000 miles) after
the engine oil is
changed.
Vehicles without DPF
catalytic converter:
You have forgotten to
reset the oil change
system
Change the engine
oil in accordance
with the mainte-
nance schedule.Check the engine oil
and change if neces-
sary. After changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 541)
(The indicator will not
work properly unless
the oil maintenance
data has been reset.)
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the
engine oil and oil filter
should be changedHave the engine oil and
oil filter checked and/or
changed by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped
professional. After
changing the engine oil,
the oil change system
should be reset.
(P. 541)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

634 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(Diesel engine)Indicates the reset-
ting of the engine oil
maintenance systemAfter changing the
engine oil, the oil
change system should
be reset. (P. 541)
(If equipped)Indicates that the pre-
crash safety system
is not currently func-
tional• Clean the grill and the
sensor if they are dirty.
• In case of overheating,
the system will become
functional once the sys-
tem cools down.
(If equipped)Indicates that the
radar cruise control
sensor is dirty or cov-
ered with iceClean the grill and the
sensor if they are dirty.
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.

688 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
Vehicles with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
When performing an emergency repair
Perform the emergency repair without removing the nail or screw that has
punctured the tread of the tire. If the object that has punctured the tire is
removed, the repair using the sealant in the emergency tire puncture repair
kit may fail.
When fixing the flat tire
Do not put the valve core on dirty ground or in the sand.
Store it in a clean place.
Do not remove the inside cap of the sealant bottle.
Turn the valve core tool with your hand when screwing it in. If you use
another tool in conjunction with the valve core tool, damage may occur.
Do not operate the compressor continuously for more than 7 minutes. The
motor may overheat and be damaged. Let the compressor cool before
using it again.
Compressor precautions
The compressor power source should be 12 V DC suitable for vehicle use.
Do not connect the compressor to 24 V DC or any other power source.
The compressor is an oil-less type. Do not lubricate with oil.