2017 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual (in English)

4497-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■ If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Hood
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch tab and lift
the hood.
Hold the hood open by inserting
the supporting rod into the slot.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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4517-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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4527-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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4537-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
XGasoline engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 456) Battery (
→P. 463)
Fuse box ( →P. 496)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( →P. 463)
Radiator ( →P. 463)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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4547-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDiesel engine
Washer fluid tank (→P. 466)
Engine coolant reservoir (→ P. 461)
Engine oil filler cap ( →P. 458)
Engine oil level dipstick (→ P. 456)
Fuel filter ( →P. 467) Fuse box (
→P. 496)
Battery ( →P. 463)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( →P. 463)
Intercooler ( →P. 463)
Radiator ( →P. 463)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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4557-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Removing the engine compartment cover
■Installing the clipsRotate center portion
Push up center portion
Insert
Press
Engine compartment cover
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2
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4
NOTICE
■After installing an engine compartment cover
Make sure that the cover is securely installed in its original position.
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4567-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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
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2
XGasoline engineXDiesel engine
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4
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