power steering fluid TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

1904-1. Before driving
When the following unusual
operation is performed with the
accelerator pedal depressed,
the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted
to R
*.
 When the shift lever is shifted
from P or R to forward drive
shift position such as D
*.
When the system operates, a
message appears on the multi-
information display. Read the
message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*: Depending on the situation, the shift position may not be
changed.
■Drive-Start Control (DSC)
●When the TRAC is turned off
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle
parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel
fully in either direction and hold
it there for an extended period
of time.
Doing so may damage the
power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the
road, drive as slowly as possible
to avoid damagi ng the wheels,
underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driv-
ing
A flat or damaged tire may cause
the following situations. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and gradu-
ally depress the brake pedal to
slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your
vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnor-
mally.
Information on what to do in case
of a flat tire ( P.453)
■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 c heck the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality
of oil and fluid used for the
engine, hybrid transaxle (front
and rear), etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bear-
ings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the func-
tion of all joints, bearings, etc.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and
shift the shift lever to P. Failure to
do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly if t he accelerator
pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint
control (Drive-Start Con-
trol [DSC])

3044-6. Driving tips
Use fluids that are appropriate
to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician
inspect the condition of the
12-volt battery.
 Have the vehicle fitted with
four snow tires or purchase a
set of tire chains for the front
tires.
*
Ensure that all tires are the same
size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
*: Tire chains cannot be mounted
on vehicles with 225/55R19 tires.
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary
preparations and inspec-
tions before driving the
vehicle in winter. Always
drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the pre-
vailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so m ay result in a
loss of vehicle control and cause
death or serious injury.
●Use tires of the specified size.
●Maintain the recommended
level of air pressure.
●Do not drive in excess of 75
mph (120 km/h), regardless of
the type of snow tires being
used.
●Use snow tires on all, not just
some wheels.
■Driving with tire chains
(except 225/55R19 tires)
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the
vehicle being unable to be driven
safely, and may cause death or
serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit specifi ed for the tire
chains being used, or 30 mph
(50 km/h), whichever is lower.
●Avoid driving on bumpy road
surfaces or over potholes.
●Avoid sudden acceleration,
abrupt steering, sudden brak-
ing and shifting operations that
cause sudden engine braking.
●Slow down sufficiently before
entering a curve to ensure that
vehicle control is maintained.
●Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist) system.
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow
tires
Request repairs or replacement of
snow tires from your Toyota
dealer or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and
attachment of snow tires affects
the operation of the tire pressure
warning valves and transmitters.

4367-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4Tighten down the towing eye-
let securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
5 Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
6Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the hybrid system.
Turn off the Parkin g Support Brake
function. (if equipped): ( P.287)
If the hybrid system does not start,
turn the power switch to ON.
7 Shift the shift lever to N and
release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off. ( P.210)
When the shift le ver cannot be
shifted: ( P.206)
■While towing
If the hybrid system is not running,
the power assist for the brakes and
steering will not function, making
steering and braking more difficult.
■Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is installed lug-
gage compartment. ( P.454)
 Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air
conditioning after use is nor-
mal.)
 Flat-looking tires or uneven
tire wear
 Engine coolant temperature
gauge needle continually
points higher than normal.
 Changes in exhaust sound
 Excessive tire squeal when
cornering
 Strange noises related to the
suspension system
 Pinging or other noises
related to the hybrid system
 Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
 Appreciable loss of power
 Vehicle pulls heavily to one
If you think something
is wrong
If you notice any of the fol-
lowing symptoms, your
vehicle probably needs
adjustment or repair. Con-
tact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

530Alphabetical Index
B
Back door ................................ 138Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 141
Power back door .................. 139
Wireless remote control ....... 139
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 428
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 394 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 465
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 304
Replacing ............................. 468
Warning light ........................ 438
Battery (traction battery) ......... 74
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 268 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 271
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 274
Bottle holders ......................... 339
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 212
Fluid ..................................... 392
Parking brake ....................... 209
Regenerative braking ............. 71
Warning light ........................ 438
Brake assist ............................ 296
Brake Hold .............................. 212
Break-in tips ........ ................... 185
Brightness control Instrument panel light control92, 96
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 268 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 271
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 274
C
Care Aluminum wheels ................. 370 Exterior .................................370
Interior ..................................373
Seat belts .............................373
Cargo capacity ................191, 194
Chains......................................306
Child-protectors......................137
Child restraint system ..............50 Fixed with a LATCH system ...59
Fixed with a seat belt..............54
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................43
Points to remember ................50
Riding with children ................49
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............52
Using an anchor bracket ........61
Child safety ...............................49 12-volt battery precautions .395, 469
Airbag precautions .................38
Back door precautions..........138
Child restraint system .............52
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............329
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................30
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................348
Power window lock switch ....181
Power window precautions...180
Rear door child-protectors ....137
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................423
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................30
Seat belt precautions..............29
Seat heater precautions .......329
Cleaning ..........................370, 373 Aluminum wheels .................370
Exterior .................................370
Interior ..................................373
Radar sensor ........................231

Alphabetical Index541
TransmissionDriving mode select switch... 295
Hybrid transmission.............. 204
Trip meters .......................... 89, 93
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 428
Turn signal lever................... 208
U
USB charging ports................ 350
Utility vehicle precautions ..... 307
V
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 349
Vanity mirrors ......................... 349
Vehicle data recordings ............. 7
Vehicle identification number476
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ............................................... 297
Ventilators (seat ventilators) . 329
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) ............................................... 297
W
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................ 264
Brake hold ............................ 443
Brake Override System ........ 443
Brake system ....................... 438
Downshifting......................... 207
Drive-Start Control ............... 443
Electric power steering ......... 440
High coolant temperature ..... 439
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi-cator ................................... 441
Intuitive parking assist .......... 278
Low engine oil pressure ....... 439
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).... 244
LTA indicator ........................ 441 Open door ............................136
Open hood............................136
PKSB OFF indicator .............441
PKSB ............
........................443
Pre-collision warn ing ............236
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ...........................................269
RCTA OFF indicator .............442
Seat belt reminder ................445
Vehicle sway warning ...........248
Warning lights ABS ......................................440
Brake hold operated indicator...........................................443
Brake Override System ........443
Brake system ........................438
Charging system ..................438
Drive-Start Control ................443
Electric power steering .........440
Engine ..................................439
High coolant temperature .....439
Intuitive parking assist OFF indi- cator ...................................441
Low engine oil pressure .......439
Low fuel level........................444
LTA indicator ........................441
Malfunction indica tor lamp ....439
Parking brake indicator.........444
PCS warning light .................440
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) ...........................................443
PKSB OFF indicator .............441
RCTA OFF indicator .............442
Seat belt reminder light ........445
Slip indicator .........................442
SRS ......................................439
Tire pressure ...... ..................444
Warning messages .................449
Washer Checking ..............................393
Low washer fluid warning mes-sage............................393, 449