overheating TOYOTA VENZA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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CAUTION
●
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.
■ Exhaust gases
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and
odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health haz-
ard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed
area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
● The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack
caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.
Failure to do so may allow exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in
death or a serious health hazard.
■ 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, leadin\
g to
death or a serious health hazard.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
 P. 251
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

188 2-2. Instrument cluster
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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. 471)

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
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■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.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

270 2-5. Driving information
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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, immediately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 471)
● 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 parking 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 place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
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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.

472 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
● The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
Engine coolant reservoir
Radiator
Add engine coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if engine cool-
ant is unavailable. ( P. 486)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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Alphabetical index
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Care
Exterior ................................. 340
Interior .................................. 343
Seat belts ............................. 344
Cargo capacity ........................ 244
Cargo hooks ............................ 324
CD player
*
Chains ...................................... 253
Child-protectors ........................ 52
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 138
Booster seats, installation .... 144
Convertible seats, definition............................. 138
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 144
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 132
Infant seats, definition .......... 138
Infant seats, installation ........ 144
Installing child restraint system with lower
anchorages ........................ 145
Installing child restraint system with seatbelts ......... 148
Installing child restraint system with top straps ....... 153 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................126
Back door precautions ............61
Battery precautions .......374, 396
Child-protectors .......................52
Child restraint system............138
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................82
Installing child restraints ........144
Moon roof precautions ..........101
Power window lock switch.......95
Power window precautions .....98
Removed key battery
precautions .........................396
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................86
Seat belt precautions ..............83
Seat heater precautions ........319
Cleaning Exterior ..................................340
Interior ...................................343
Seat belts ..............................344
Clock .................................192, 204
Compass ...................................333
Condenser ................................369
Console box .............................305
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............471
Cruise control...........................227
Cup holders ..............................308
Curtain shield airbags .............117
Customizable features.............513
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Daytime running light system .................................... 210
Defogger
Rear window .........................290
Dimension.................................480
Dinghy towing .......................... 277
Display Shift position and shift range...................................180
Trip information ............. 192, 204
Warning messages ............... 446
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 353
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............299
Wattage .................................492
Door lock Back door ................................56
Side door ................................. 50
Wireless remote control key .... 45
Doors Back door ................................56
Side door ................................. 50
Side mirrors .............................91
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 435
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 162
Correct posture ..................... 115
Procedures............................ 160
Utility vehicle precautions......239
Winter driving tips.................. 251
Driving position memory...........73
Electric power steering ...........231
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged...393, 463 Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 446
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 463
If the engine will not start ...... 458
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 461
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 466
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 432
If the warning light turns on ... 432
If you have a flat tire ............. 447
If you lose your keys ............. 462
If you think something is wrong .................................. 429
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 476
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 471
Emergency flashers................. 424
Engine
Compartment ........................ 361
Engine switch ................ 171, 175
Hood ..................................... 357
How to start the engine ......................... 171, 175
Identification number............. 481
If the engine will not start ...... 458
Ignition switch ............... 171, 175
Overheating .......................... 471
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 251D
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 353
General maintenance ........... 349
Maintenance data ................. 480
Maintenance requirements ... 346
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 347
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 187
Meters .................................. 186
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 88
Side mirrors ............................ 91
Vanity mirrors ....................... 315
Moon roof................................... 99
MP3 disc
*
Multi-information display ........................... 192, 204
Noise from under vehicle ....... 430
Odometer ................................. 186
Oil Engine oil.............................. 363
Opener
Back door ............................... 56
Fuel filler door....................... 103
Hood ..................................... 357
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 91
Outside temperature
display ........................... 192, 204
Overhead console ................... 307
Overheating, Engine ............... 471 Parking brake ...........................184
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............414
Switch....................................208
Wattage .................................492
Personal lights
Switch....................................301
Wattage .................................492
Power back door ........................56
Power outlet .............................316
Power windows ..........................95
Radiator ....................................369
Radio
*
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................70
Folding down rear seatback ....70
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............417
Wattage .................................492
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .............417
Wattage .................................492
Rear view mirror
Inside.......................................88
Outside ....................................91
Compass ...............................333
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger ............290
Rear window wiper ..................225
Replacing Fuses ....................................397
Key battery ............................393
Light bulbs .............................407
Tires ......................................447
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................526
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.