2016 TOYOTA VENZA check engine

2972-5. Driving information
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
● Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (  P. 622)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a
speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full
throttle acceleration.

4543-5. Other interior features
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTIONObserve the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

Maintenance and care
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469
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

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.

4814-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Vehicle exterior Items Check points
Doors • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after parking?
Tire • Is the tire inflatio n pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or
excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according
to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/rear
window wiper • The wiper blades should not show any
signs of cracking, splitting, wear, con-
tamination or deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear window without streak-
ing or skipping.
CAUTION■ If the engine is running
Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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