2016 TOYOTA VENZA overheating

1702-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

1862-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Parking brake ■ Usage in winter time
 P. 276
NOTICE■ Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Sets the parking brake
*(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
* : Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.U.S.A.
Canada

1902-2. Instrument cluster
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature 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. 603)

2602-4. Using other driving systems
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS system
The effectiveness of EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION■ The ABS does not opera te effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with pothol es or roads with uneven roads
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

2952-5. Driving information
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may
overheat on hot days (at temper atures over 85°F [30°C]) when
driving up a long or steep grade. If the Engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 603)
● Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the
trailer’s wheels when parking. Ap ply the parking brake firmly, and
put the transmission in P. Avoid pa rking on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blo cks under both the vehicle’s
and trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

4503-5. Other interior features
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE■ To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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When trouble arises
6035-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) If your vehicle overheats Correction procedures
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L ” lines
on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator capThe following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The engine coolant temperature gauge (  P. 188) reaches the
maximum, or a loss of engine po wer is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

677Alphabetical index
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Bluetooth ®
............................... 419
Wireless communication ...... 363
Bluetooth ®
audio ..................... 377
Bottle holder ............................ 441
Brake
Fluid...................................... 500
Parking brake ....................... 186
Brake assist ............................. 256
Break-in tips ............................ 164
Brightness control
Instrument light control ......... 189
Care
Exterior ................................. 470
Interior .................................. 473
Seat belts ............................. 474
Cargo capacity ........................ 269
Cargo hooks ............................ 455
CD player ................................. 343
Chains ...................................... 278
Child-protectors ........................ 52
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 140
Booster seats, installation .... 146
Convertible seats,
definition............................. 140
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 146
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 134
Infant seats, definition .......... 140
Infant seats, installation ........ 146
Installing child restraint
system with lower
anchorages ........................ 147
Installing child restraint
system with seatbelts ......... 150
Installing child restraint
system with top tether
strap ................................... 155 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................128
Back door precautions ............61
Battery precautions .......504, 526
Child-protectors .......................52
Child restraint system............140
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................83
Installing child restraints ........146
Moon roof precautions ..........103
Power window lock switch.......96
Power window precautions .....99
Removed key battery
precautions .........................526
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................87
Seat belt precautions ..............84
Seat heater precautions ........450
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................470
Interior ...................................473
Seat belts ..............................474
Clock .................................194, 206
Compass ...................................464
Condenser ................................499
Console box .............................436
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............603
Cruise control...........................231
Cup holders ..............................439
Curtain shield airbags .............119
Customizable features.............645C