TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
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Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ High-intensity discharge (H ID) headlights (if equipped)
● Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing high-intensity discharge
headlights (including light bulbs).
● Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket
when the headlights are turned on. An extremely high voltage of 20000V
will be discharged and could result in death or serious injury by electric
shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 504
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................. 505
If you think something is wrong ............................. 509
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 510
Event data recorder ......... 511 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 513
If a warning message is displayed ........................ 528
If you have a flat tire......... 529
If the engine will not start ................................ 540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” .............. 543
If you lose your keys ........ 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 545
If the battery is discharged ..................... 548
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 553
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 556

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Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or a flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
2WD models
If towing from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must
be in good condition.
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.
AWD models
Use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

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Towing with a sling-type truck
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling type truck, either from the front or rear.

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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From front (2WD models) Release the parking brake.
From front (AWD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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Using a flat bed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
● Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
● For AWD models only: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear
wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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Fuel pump shut off system
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.Vehicles with smart key system Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode
or off.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles without smart key system Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
NOTICE
■Before starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air-
bag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops sup-
plying fuel to the engine.
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