2016 TOYOTA VENZA oil level

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 554
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 555
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 561
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 563
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 564
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 578
If you have a flat tire ........... 579
If the engine will not start ... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P”................. 593
If you lose your keys .......... 594
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................ 595
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 606
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 608 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 612
Fuel information .................. 626
Tire information................... 630
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 645
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 655
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 658
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 659
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 6615
When trouble arises 6
Vehicle specifications
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For owners

4794-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) General maintenance Engine compartment Items Check points
Battery • Maintenance-free (  P. 502)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 500)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? (  P. 497)
Engine oil • At the correct level? (  P. 493)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(  P. 499)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? (  P. 505)Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement ”. It is recommended that any
problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

4844-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Items Parts and tools
Engine oil level (  P. 493) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (  P. 527) • Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (  P. 499)
Tire inflation pressure (  P. 513) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (  P. 505) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
washer fluid)

4914-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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)

4924-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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)

4934-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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

4944-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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

4954-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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