2023 TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID power steering fluid

1944-1. Before driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted
to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
*.
When the system operates, a
message appears on the multi-
information display. Read the
message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.456)
■When encountering flooded
roads
Do not drive on a road that has
flooded after heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause the following
serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by
water immersion
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your
Toyota dealer c heck the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

3134-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.

534Alphabetical Index
Average vehicle speed .......... 102
B
Back door ................................ 142Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 145
Power back door .................. 143
Wireless remote control ....... 143
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 430
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 397 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 468
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 313
Replacing ............................. 471
Warning light ........................ 441
Battery (traction battery) ......... 75
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 277 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 283
Bottle holders ......................... 345
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 217
Fluid ..................................... 394
Parking brake ....................... 213
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Warning light ........................ 441
Brake assist ............................ 305
Brake Hold .............................. 217
Break-in tips ........ ................... 189
Brightness control Instrument panel light control . 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 277 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 283
C
Care Aluminum wheels .................372
Exterior .................................372
Interior ..................................376
Seat belts .............................376
Cargo capacity ................195, 198
Chains......................................315
Child-protectors......................141
Child restraint system ..............50 Fixed with a LATCH system ...59
Fixed with a seat belt..............54
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 12-volt battery precautions .397, 472
Airbag precautions .................38
Back door precautions..........142
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............337
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................352
Power window lock switch ....185
Power window precautions...184
Rear door child-protectors ....141
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................425
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......337
Cleaning ..........................372, 376 Aluminum wheels .................372
Exterior .................................372
Interior ..................................376

Alphabetical Index545
Turn signal lever................... 212
U
USB Type-C charging ports .. 354
Utility vehicle precautions ..... 316
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 353
Vanity mirrors ......................... 353
Vehicle data recordings ............. 7
Vehicle identification number480
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 306
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 337
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 306
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 272
Brake hold ............................ 446
Brake Override System ........ 445
Brake system ....................... 441
Downshifting......................... 211
Drive-Start Control ............... 445
Electric power steering ......... 443
High coolant temperature ..... 442
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 444
Intuitive parking assist .......... 287
Low engine oil pressure ....... 442
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 250
LTA indicator ........................ 444
Open door ............................ 140
Open hood ........................... 140
PKSB OFF indicato r ............. 444
PKSB.................................... 445
Pre-collision warning ............ 239
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................278
RCTA OFF indicator .............445
Seat belt reminder ................447
Vehicle sway warning ...........255
Warning lights ABS ......................................443
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................446
Brake Override System ........445
Brake system ........................441
Charging system ..................441
Drive-Start Control ................445
Electric power steering .........443
Engine ..................................442
High coolant temperature .....442
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................444
Low engine oil pressure .......442
Low fuel level........................446
LTA indicator ........................444
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....442
Parking brake indicator.........446
PCS warning light .................443
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................445
PKSB OFF indicator .............444
RCTA OFF indicator .............445
Seat belt reminder light ........447
Slip indicator .........................445
SRS ......................................442
Tire pressure ...... ..................446
Warning messages .................451
Washer Checking ..............................396
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................396, 451
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................313
Switch ...........................226, 229
Washing and waxing ..............372
Weight Cargo capacity .............195, 198