2016 TOYOTA VENZA Owners Manual

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4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury.
Front
Rear (2WD models)
Rear (AWD models)

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or seri-
ous injury.
● When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in “P”.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack. ● Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Engine compar tment 2GR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 495)
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 493)
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 500) Battery (  P. 502)
Fuse box (  P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (  P. 499)
Radiator (  P. 499)
Washer fluid tank
(  P. 505)

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1AR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 495)
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 493)
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 500) Battery (  P. 502)
Fuse box (  P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (  P. 499)
Radiator (  P. 499)
Washer fluid tank
(  P. 505)

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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 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 five 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. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Non-flat dipstick
Low
Normal
Excessive The shape of the dipstick may dif-
fer depending on the type of vehi-
cle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully. STEP 5
STEP 6

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ 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.Engine oil selection  P. 616
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items Clean funnelSTEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing 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
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 your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.