brake fluid TOYOTA VENZA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 579)
■ 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 check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), differential (AWD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery • Maintenance-free ( P. 502)
Brake fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 500)
Engine coolant • At the correct level? ( P. 497)
Engine oil • At the correct level? ( P. 493)
Exhaust system • No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses • Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 499)
Washer fluid • At the correct level? ( P. 505)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement ”. It is recommended that any
problem you notice should be brought to the attention of your
Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 502)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 500)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 497)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)

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Engine compar tment
2GR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 495)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 493)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 500)Battery ( P. 502)
Fuse box ( P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 499)
Radiator ( P. 499)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 505)

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1AR-FE engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 497)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 495)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 493)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 500)Battery ( P. 502)
Fuse box ( P. 527)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 499)
Radiator ( P. 499)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 505)

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Brake fluid■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
■ Adding fluid
Fluid typeFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemsClean funnel

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Maintenance and care
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Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake systemThis light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Steering
Pedal clearance*11.1 in. (28 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.12 in. (1.0  3.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake adjustment*24  6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
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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.............645
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