wiper fluid TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

18Pictorial index
Energy monitor.....................................................................P.120
When the warning messages are displayed ........................ P.453
Turn signal lever ................................................................P.207
Headlight switch ................................................................P.214
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights .................... ........P.214
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..............................P.220
Rear window wiper and washer switch ...........................P.224
Usage.......................................................... .................P.220, 224
Adding washer fluid ..............................................................P.393
Warning messages ..............................................................P.453
Emergency flasher switch ....................................... ..........P.434
Fuel filler door opener swi tch ...........................................P.227
Hood lock release lever ........................................ .............P.385
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch .....................P.164
Adjustment ..................................................... ......................P.164
Driving position memory
*1....................................................P.158
Air conditioning system ............................. ...............P.314, 321
Usage.......................................................... .................P.314, 321
Rear window defogger ........................................... ......P.316, 323
Audio Plus
*1, 2
Premium Audio*1, 2
*1
: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATI ON AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
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2234-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
■If no windshield washer fluid
sprays
Check that the wash er nozzles are
not blocked if there is washer fluid in
the windshield was her fluid reser-
voir.
WARNING
■Caution regarding the use of
windshield wipers in “AUTO”
mode (vehicles with rain-
sensing windshi eld wipers)
The windshield wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly if the sensor is
touched or the windshield is sub-
ject to vibration in “AUTO” mode.
Take care that y our fingers or
anything else does not become
caught in the windshield wipers.
■Caution regarding the use of
washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the
washer fluid until the windshield
becomes warm. The fluid may
freeze on the windshield and
cause low visibility. This may lead
to an accident, resulting in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes
blocked
In this case, conta ct your Toyota
dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or
other obje ct. The nozzle will be
damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the wipers on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.

2244-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Operating the switch
operates the rear wiper as fol-
lows:
1
*1 or *2 Off
2
*1 or *2 Intermittent
operation
3
*1 or *2 Normal oper-
ation
*1: For the U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
4 Washer/wiper dual
operation
Pushing the lever operates the
wiper and washer.
The wiper will automatically operate
a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
Vehicles with panoramic view moni-
tor: The washer will automatically
operate and clean the camera for
the rear camera
*.
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■The rear window wiper and
washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON.
■If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the wash er nozzle is not
blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■Back door opening linked rear
window wiper stop function*
*
: The setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
When the rear window wiper is
operating, if the back door is opened
while the vehicle is stopped, opera-
tion of the rear window wiper will be
stopped to prevent anyone near the
vehicle from being sprayed by water
from the wiper. When the back door
is closed, wiper operation will
Rear window wiper
and washer
The rear window wiper and
washer can be used by
operating the lever.
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may
damage the rear window.
Operating the wiper lever

2254-3. Operating the lights and wipers
4
Driving
resume.
■Reverse-linked rear window
wiper function
When the shift lever is shifted to R
when the front wipers are operating,
the rear window wiper will operate
once.
■Customization
Setting of the reverse-linked func-
tion can be changed. (Customizable
features: P.509)
NOTICE
■When the washer fluid tank is
empty
Do not operate the switch continu-
ally as the washer fluid pump may
overheat.
■When a nozzle becomes
blocked
In this case, conta ct your Toyota
dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or
other obje ct. The nozzle will be
damaged.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the wiper on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.

3816-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
The OBD system determines
that a problem exists some-
where in the emission control
system. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test and may need
to be repaired. Contact your
Toyota dealer to service the
vehicle.
When the 12-volt battery is
disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are set
during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driv-
ing habits, the readiness
codes may not be completely
set.
 When the fuel tank cap is
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors
• Do the doors
operate
smoothly?
Engine hood
• Does the engine hood lock system
work properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs of
fluid leakage
after the vehicle
has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire infla-tion pressure
correct?
• The tires should not be damaged
or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the
maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield
wipers/rear
window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of
cracking, split-
ting, wear, con-
tamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the
windshield/rear
window without
streaking or skip-
ping.
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs
Some states have vehicle
emission inspection pro-
grams which include OBD
(On Board Diagnostics)
checks. The OBD system
monitors the operation of
the emission control sys-
tem.
If the malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on
Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test in the fol-
lowing situations:

4236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
the claw detaches, and then
remove the wiper blade from
the wiper arm.
3 Pull the wiper insert out past
the stopper on the wiper
blade, and then continue to
pull until it is completely
removed.
Lightly grasp betw een the claws of
the wiper blade to allow the wiper
insert to lift up, mak ing it easier to
remove.
4 Remove the 2 metal plates
from the old wiper insert and install them to the replace-
ment wiper insert.
5 Insert the wiper insert starting
from the claw at the center of
the wiper blade. Pass the
wiper insert through the 3
claws so that it sticks out
from the stopper, and then
pass the wiper insert through
the final remaining claw.
Applying a small amount of washer
fluid to the wiper i nsert can make it
easier to insert the claws into the
grooves.
6 Check that the wiper blade
claws are fitted in the
grooves of the wiper insert.
If the wiper blade claws are not fit-
ted in the grooves of the wiper
insert, grasp the wiper insert and
slide it back and forth multiple times
to insert the claws into the grooves.
Lightly lift up the center of the wiper
insert to make the rubber easier to

544Alphabetical Index
Warning messages ................ 453
WasherChecking .............................. 393
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage ........................... 393, 453
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 306
Switch........................... 220, 224
Washing and waxing .............. 370
Weight Cargo capacity ............. 191, 194
Load limits ............................ 194
Weight .................................. 480
Wheels ..................................... 414 Replacing wheels ................. 414
Size ...................................... 485
Window glasses Power windows .................... 179
Window lock switch ............... 181
Windows Power windows .................... 179
Rear window defogger . 316, 323
Washer ......................... 220, 224
Windshield defogger ...... 315, 323
Windshield wiper de-icer318, 328
Windshield wipers Intermittent windshield wipers........................................... 220
Position ........................ 220, 224
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ........................................... 220
Replacing the wiper insert .... 421
Winter driving tips .................. 306
Wiper insert ............................ 421
Wireless charger .................... 351
Wireless remote c ontrol ........ 130
Battery-saving function......... 149
Locking/Unlocking ................ 130
Panic mode .......................... 130
Replacing the battery ........... 425
For vehicles with Premium Audio with Navigation or
Audio Plus, refer to “NAVI-
GATION AND MULTIME-
DIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL” for information
regarding the equipment
listed below.
· Navigation system
· Audio system
· Toyota parking assist monitor
· Panoramic view monitor