2016 TOYOTA VENZA warning light

5344-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 11 SEAT HTR 20 A
Seat heaters
12 S/ROOF 25 A
Electric moon roof
13 TA I L 10 A Side marker lights, tail lights,
license plate light
14 PA N E L 5 A Emergency flashers, audio sys-
tem, clock, instrument panel light
control, glove box light, console
box light, steering switches, out-
side rear view mirror defoggers,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system, shift lever light
15 ECU-IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication sys-
tem, electric moon roof, power
back door, seat heaters, Active
Torque Control 4WD, audio sys-
tem, Automatic High Beam
16 RR WASHER 15 A
Rear window washer
17 A/C NO.2 10 A
Air conditioning system
18 FR WASHER 20 A
Windshield washer
19 ECU-IG NO.2 7.5 A Vehicle stability control sys-
tem, automatic headlight level-
ing system, yaw rate & G
sensor, steering sensor, shift
lock system, tire pressure
warning system, automatic
transmission, electric power
steeringFuse Ampere Circuit

When trouble arises
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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

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds... Stop the vehicle immediately. C ontinuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
* : Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more. Warning light Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then tu rns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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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.

5665-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Warning light Warning light/Details
SRS warning light
Malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada) ABS warning light
Malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system.
The light will flash when the VSC, the TRAC or the hill-
start assist control system is operating.

(if equipped) Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
Electric power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(Flashes) Automatic High Beam indicat or light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam
system

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When trouble arises
5675-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off. Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
* 1
A door is not fully closed. Check that all doors are
closed.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light (warning
buzzer)
* 2
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
(On the center
display) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light (warn-
ing buzzer)
* 2
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his/her seat
belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (  P. 573)
• Flat tire (  P. 579) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after
a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off
even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted,
have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system.
(  P. 575) Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

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.

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When trouble arises
5695-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) * 1
: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle hav ing reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
* 2
: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his/her
seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle had reached a speed
of at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
* 3
: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
(U.S.A.) Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is requires accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.
* 3
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
reminder light has been
reset. If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the reminder light has been
reset. (The indicator will not
work property unless the
reminder light has been
reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the reminder
light is performed.
(
 P. 4 7 7 )