2016 TOYOTA VENZA check engine light

Maintenance and care
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 470
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 473
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................. 476
General maintenance....... 479
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 482
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions .................... 483
Hood ................................ 487
Positioning a floor jack ..... 489
Engine compartment ........ 491
Tires ................................. 506
Tire inflation pressure ...... 513
Wheels ............................. 517
Air conditioning filter......... 520
Key battery ....................... 523
Checking and
replacing fuses ............... 527
Light bulbs........................ 537

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When trouble arises
5655-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Abnormal level of engine oil pressure.
This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil
declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil
and adding oil if necessary.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

5685-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 4.0 gal. (15.0
L, 3.3 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.

(if equipped) Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion. Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Indicates that the wind-
shield washer fluid level is
too low. Add washer fluid.

(AWD models) Active Torque Control
4WD system warning light
When the light blinks:
The system has been over-
loaded and front-wheel
drive has been automati-
cally engaged. Drop your speed or stop the
vehicle until the light stops
blinking. (Do not stop the
engine.)
When the light comes on:
Malfunction in the Active
Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem. Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

5705-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Follow the correction procedures. (smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off. Interior
buzzer Exterior
buzzer Warning
light Warning light/Details Correction
procedure
Once —
(Comes on
for 8 sec-
onds.) Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that the
electronic key is not
present when
attempting to start
the engine. Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key
* .
Once 3 times Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that a
door other than the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than off and the
electronic key out-
side of the detec-
tion area. Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

5725-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehic les without smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof warning buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.

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When trouble arises
5755-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
Vehicles with smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute when the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles without smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is tu rned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION■
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extrem ely heavy. If the steering wheel
becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate
using more force than usual.■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●
Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

6005-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
● The power back door must be initialized. (  P. 60)
● Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or
replacing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is
activated. (  P. 114)Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system: Open and close any of the
doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart key system) or turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system),
then start your vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

6196-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Ignition system
Electrical system
Rear differential (AWD models) Spark plug
Make DENSO
2GR-FE engine
1AR-FE engine
Gap FK20HR11
SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at
68  F (20  C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights are turned off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Oil capacity 0.5 qt. (0.5 L, 0.4 Imp.qt.)
Oil type and viscosity Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT
75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent