2016 TOYOTA VENZA battery

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

4784-2. Maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ Warning in handling of battery, oils, fuels, and fluids
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. (  P. 502)

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.

4824-2. Maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs Some states have vehicle emissi on inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of th e emission control system.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
● When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are se t during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition (  P. 502) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (  P. 500) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (  P. 497) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

4854-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTIONThe engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, inverter, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc.
right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

4914-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Engine compar tment 2GR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 495)
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 493)
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 500) Battery (  P. 502)
Fuse box (  P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (  P. 499)
Radiator (  P. 499)
Washer fluid tank
(  P. 505)

4924-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1AR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir
(  P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap
(  P. 495)
Engine oil level dipstick
(  P. 493)
Brake fluid reservoir
(  P. 500) Battery (  P. 502)
Fuse box (  P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser (  P. 499)
Radiator (  P. 499)
Washer fluid tank
(  P. 505)