overheating TOYOTA VENZA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

170 2-1. Driving procedures
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CAUTION
■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.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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Parking brake
■Usage in winter time
P. 276
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

190 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. 603)

260 2-4. Using other driving systems
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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 operate 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.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and power may be
lost.

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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, immedi ately turn off the air condition-
ing (if in use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 603)
● 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 pa rking 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 pl ace, 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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450 3-5. Other 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.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If your vehicle overheats
Correction proceduresStop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam: Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam: Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fans
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “F” and “L ” lines
on the reservoir.Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 188) reaches the
maximum, or a loss of engine po wer is experienced. (For exam-
ple, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
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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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Daytime running light system .................................... 214
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 316
Dimension................................. 612
Dinghy towing .......................... 302
Display Fuel consumption information .......................... 210
Shift position and shift range................................... 182
Trip information ............. 194, 206
Warning messages ............... 578
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 483
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 430
Wattage ................................. 624
Door lock
Back door ................................56
Side door .................................50
Wireless remote control key ....45
Doors
Back door ................................56
Side door .................................50
Side mirrors .............................92
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 567
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 164
Correct posture ..................... 117
Procedures ............................ 162
Utility vehicle precautions...... 264
Winter driving tips.................. 276
Driving position memory...........73
Electric power steering ........... 256
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged... 523, 595 Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 578
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 595
If the engine will not start ...... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 593
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 598
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 564
If the warning light turns on ... 564
If you have a flat tire ............. 579
If you lose your keys ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 608
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ....... 603
Emergency flashers................. 554
Engine
Compartment ........................ 491
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 487
How to start the engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 613
If the engine will not start ...... 590
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 603
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 497
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 276D
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 483
General maintenance ........... 479
Maintenance data ................. 612
Maintenance requirements ... 476
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 477
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 189
Meters .................................. 188
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 89
Side mirrors ............................ 92
Vanity mirrors ....................... 446
Moon roof................................. 100
MP3 disc................................... 343
Multi-information display ........................... 194, 206
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ......... 20
Odometer ................................. 188
Oil Engine oil.............................. 493
Opener Back door ............................... 56
Fuel filler door....................... 105
Hood ..................................... 487
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding .............. 92
Outside temperature display ........................... 194, 206
Overhead console ................... 438
Overheating, Engine ............... 603 Parking brake ...........................186
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............544
Switch....................................212
Wattage .................................624
Personal lights
Switch....................................432
Wattage .................................624
Power back door ........................56
Power outlet .............................447
Power windows ..........................96
Radiator ....................................499
Radio .........................................340
Radio Broadcast Data System
(RBDS)
*..................................341
Rear seats
Adjustment ..............................70
Folding down rear seatback ....70
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............547
Wattage .................................624
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............547
Wattage .................................624
Rear view mirror Inside.......................................89
Outside ....................................92
Compass ...............................464
Rear view monitor system ......243
Rear window defogger ............316
Rear window wiper ..................229
Replacing
Fuses ....................................527
Key battery ............................523
Light bulbs .............................537
Tires ......................................579
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................658
Resetting the maintenance required reminder light .........477
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.