TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Rear turn signal lights, stop/ta il and rear side marker lights
Left side
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Right sideOpen the back door and remove
the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver
and cover as shown in the illus-
trations.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
STEP1
STEP1
STEP2

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VENZA_U (OM73013U)Remove the light bulb.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
■ Tail and back-up lights
Open the back door and remove
the trim board.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Back-up light
Tail light
Remove the light bulb. Back-up light
Tail light
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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License plate light
Open the back door and remove
the trim board.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Toyota
dealer replace it.
● Headlight low beams (discharge bulb)
● High mounted stoplight
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED light bulbs
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any LEDs burn
out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
■ High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the high-intensity discharge bulbs is insufficient, the light may
not come on, or may go out temporarily. The high-intensity discharge bulbs
will come on when normal power is restored.

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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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When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 568
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 569
If you think something is wrong ......................... 573
If noise can be heard from under vehicle ......... 574
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 575 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 576
If a warning message is displayed .................... 590
If you have a flat tire......... 591
If the engine will not start .......................... 602
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ......... 605
If you lose your keys ........ 606
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) .................... 607
If the battery is discharged ..................... 610
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 615
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 618
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 620

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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 your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle’s rear wheels and ax les must be in good conditions.
(  P. 570, 572)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.
AWD models
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. ( P. 570, 572)

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Towing with a sling-type truckDo not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.