2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS checking oil

530 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)
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.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert the
non-flat dipstick fully with its pro-
truding areas ( in the illustra-
tion) pointing towards the
engine.
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STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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532 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
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 selectionP. 731
Items Clean funnel
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764 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)
Engine
Compartment ........................ 527
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Hood ..................................... 523
How to start the
engine ......................... 200, 205
Identification number............. 726
If the engine will not start ...... 693
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 718
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Overheating .......................... 714
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 737
Checking ............................... 536
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 336
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 232
Engine immobilizer system .... 127
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 731
Checking ............................... 530
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 336
Engine switch................... 200, 205
First-aid kit holder ................... 498
Floor mat .................................. 496
Fluid
Washer.................................. 542
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 576
Switch ................................... 259
Wattage................................. 748Front position/daytime
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Switch ................................... 252
Wattage ................................ 748
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 90
Driving position memory ......... 95
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Wattage ................................ 748
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 729
Fuel gauge ............................ 232
Fuel pump shut off system.... 608
Gas station information ......... 776
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 718
Information ............................ 749
Refueling............................... 121
Type ...................................... 729
Fuel door .................................. 121
Fuel filler door.......................... 121
Fuel filter .................................. 543
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 608
Fuses ........................................ 560
Gas station information .......... 776
Gauges ..................................... 232
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 223
Glove box ................................. 474
Glove box light......................... 474
Hands-free system
*
(for cellular phone)................ 434
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 596
Head restraint ............................ 98
Headlight cleaner..................... 261
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USB memory ............................ 418
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 482
Wattage................................. 748
Vanity mirrors .......................... 482
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 726
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 319
VSC+ ......................................... 319
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 613
Seat belt reminder................. 613
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 610
Brake system ........................ 609
Charging system ................... 609
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 611
Fuel level............................... 613
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 610
Master warning light .............. 614
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ....................... 611
Seat belt reminder light ......... 613
SRS airbags .......................... 610
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 623
Brake light ............................. 618
Cruise control ........................ 619
Clutch switch ......................... 620
Engine oil ...................... 617, 624
Fuel filter ............................... 621
Headlight ............................... 628
LKA ............................... 620, 627Oil maintenance ............ 625, 626
Open door ............................. 622
Parking brake................ 621, 624
PCS .............................. 619, 626
Radar cruise
control................. 619, 626, 627
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 629
Speed limiter ......................... 620
Steering lock ......................... 618
Transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 618
Trunk..................................... 623
Washer
Checking ............................... 542
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 336
Switch ........................... 261, 266
Washing and waxing ............... 508
Weight....................................... 724
Wheels ...................................... 551
Window glasses ...................... 117
Window lock switch ................ 117
Windows
Power windows ..................... 117
Rear window defogger .......... 373
Washer ......................... 261, 266
Windshield wipers ................... 261
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 374
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 556, 557
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 398
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.