2023 TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID engine oil

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...........P.325, 335
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.373
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.421
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.231
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.231
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.481
Tires ....................................................................................P.400
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.485
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.313
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.400
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.456
Hood ....................................................................................P.387
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.387
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.482
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.473
Warning messages ..............................................................P.451
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.219
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.225
Parking lights .....................................................................P.219
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.219
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.212
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.219
Tail lights/stop lights ........................................ .................P.219
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.219
License plate lights........................................... .................P.219
Back-up lights
Exterior lights for driving
(Replacing: P.430)
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q

862-1. Instrument cluster
Type 3
The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems.
Warning lights
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light
*1 (  P.441)
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.441)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light
*1 ( P.441)
Charging system warning
light
*2 (  P.441)
High coolant temperature
warning light
*2 (  P.442)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light
*2 (  P.442)
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.442)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp
*1 ( P.442)
SRS warning light
*1
(  P.442)
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.443)
(Canada)
ABS warning light*1
(  P.443)
(Red)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(  P.443)
(Yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
*1
(  P.443)

912-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” c an be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Oil maintenance:
Displays the distance until the next engine oil change.
Shift position and shift range indicator
Displays the selected shift posit ion or selected shift range (P.208)
Outside temperature ( P.91)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine c oolant temperature
■The meters and display illumi-
nate when
The power swit ch is in ON.■Hybrid System Indicator
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regen-
erated energy will be used to charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power
is not being used very often. The gasoline engi
ne will automati-
cally stop and restart under various
conditions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being
driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle
within Eco area, more Eco-friendly
driving can be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
G
H
I
A
B
C
D
E

932-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
When the trip meter is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch will
reset the trip meter.
Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed
item will be changed.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a
warning message indicating that
oil maintenance is required or
should be performed soon is
displayed.
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted. 1
Brighter
2 Darker
■Instrument cluster brightness
adjustment
The instrument cluster brightness
levels when the tail lights are on and
off can be adjusted individually.
However, when the surroundings
are bright (daytime, etc.), turning on
the tail lights will not change the
instrument cluster brightness.
Changing the instrument
panel light brightness

992-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
■Display items
 Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehi-
cle has been driven.
Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
has been driven si nce the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B
can be used to record and display
different distances independently.
When the trip meter is displayed,
pressing and holding the switch will
reset the trip meter.
 Distance until next engine oil
change
Displays the distan ce the vehicle
can be driven until an oil change is
necessary.
■Changing the display
Each time the “ODO TRIP”
switch is pressed, the displayed
item will be changed.
When the trip meter is dis-
played, pressing and holding the
switch will reset the trip meter.
■Pop-up display
Distance until the next engine oil
change will be displayed when a
warning message indicating that
oil maintenance is required or
should be performed soon is
displayed.
■Changing the instrument
panel light brightness
The brightness of the instrument
panel lights can be adjusted.
1 Brighter
2 Darker
■Brightness of the meter lights
(day mode and night mode)
The brightness of the meter lights
can be adjusted individually.
In the following si tuations, the
meters changes between day mode
and night mode.
●Day mode: When the tail lights are
off or when the ta il lights are on
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
engine and its components
●The engine may be overheating
if the engine coolant tempera-
ture gauge is in the red zone
(H). In this case, immediately
stop the vehicle in a safe place,
and check the engine after it
has cooled completely.
( P.473)
Odometer and trip meter
display

1944-1. Before driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted
to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
*.
When the system operates, a
message appears on the multi-
information display. Read the
message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.456)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer c heck the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

3134-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.

3184-6. Driving tips
WARNING
●When driving off-road or in rug-
ged terrain, do not drive at
excessive speeds, jump, make
sharp turns, strike objects, etc.
This may cause loss of control
or vehicle rollover causing
death or serious injury. You are
also risking expensive damage
to your vehicle’s suspension
and chassis.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-
age to the hybrid battery (traction
battery), hybrid s ystem or other
components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine com-
partment may cause severe
damage to the hybrid system.
Water entering the interior may
cause the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) stowed under the
rear seats to short circuit.
●Water entering t he hybrid trans-
mission and rear electric motor
(traction motor) will cause dete-
rioration in transmission quality.
The malfunction indicator may
come on, and the vehicle may
not be drivable.
●Water can wash the grease
from wheel bearings, causing
rusting and premature failure,
and may also enter the hybrid
transmission case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through
water
If driving through water, such as
when crossing shallow streams,
first check the depth of the water
and the bottom of the riverbed for
firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driv-
ing
●Sand and mud that has accu-
mulated around brake discs
may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system
components.
●Always perform a maintenance
inspection after each day of off-
road driving that has taken you
through rough terrain, sand,
mud, or water. For scheduled
maintenance information, refer
to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.