2015 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■ Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■ After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your
head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing
the hood with the support rod up could cause the hood to bend.
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Positioning a floor jack
XFront
XRear
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.
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4437-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Engine compar tment
XGasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 456)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 451)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 448)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 446) Battery (
→P. 453)
Fuse box ( →P. 485)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 453)
Radiator ( →P. 453)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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XDiesel engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 456)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 451)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 448)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 446)
Fuel filter ( →P. 457) Fuse box (
→P. 485)
Battery ( →P. 453)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 453)
Intercooler ( →P. 453)
Radiator ( →P. 453)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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4457-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Removing the engine compartment cover
■Installing the clipsRotate center portion
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine compartment cover
1
2
3
4
NOTICE
■After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark 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 protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Engine oil
1
2
XGasoline engineXDiesel engine
3
4
1
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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
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
5
1
2
3
XFlat dipstickXNon-flat dipstick type A
XNon-flat dipstick type B
Measuring side
6
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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 by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selection →P. 602
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)
Gasoline
engine 1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine 1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
1
2
3
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