engine TOYOTA VENZA 2016 Owners Manual

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5935-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent. To prevent damage to the
cover, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button. The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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5955-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) If the electronic key does no t operate properly (vehicles with smar t key system)Locking and unlocking the door s and key linked functions
Using the mechanical key
(  P. 29) in order to perform
the following operations.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (  P. 30) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.

5965-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds
after the buzzer sounds, keepin g the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch cannot be oper-
ated, contact your Toyota dealer. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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5975-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as
you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As this above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(  P. 523)
■ Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (  P. 112)
■ Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode
Release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
above.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch
is pressed. (  P. 174) STEP 3

5985-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)If the batter y is discharged The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the bat-
tery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Connecting the jumper cables.
2GR-FE engine
Remove the engine cover.
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to gro und on your vehicles as shown
in the illustration. STEP 1

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5995-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1AR-FE engine
Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
Connect the jumper cable to gro und on your vehicles as shown
in the illustration.

6005-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
● The power back door must be initialized. (  P. 60)
● Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or
replacing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is
activated. (  P. 114)Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system: Open and close any of the
doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart key system) or turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system),
then start your vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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6015-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
CAUTION■ Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
● Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
● Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
● Do not allow open flame or use matc hes, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.

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6035-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) If your vehicle overheats Correction procedures
Stop 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 capThe 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. STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

6045-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Add coolant if necessary. Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to
check that the radiator cooling fans operate and to check for
coolant leaks from t he radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned
on immediately after a cold star t. Confirm that the fans are
operating by checking the fan sound and air flow. If it is diffi-
cult to check these, turn the air conditioning system on and off
repeatedly.
(The fans may not operate in freezing temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer. STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7