tires TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

4TABLE OF CONTENTS
5-3. Using the storage featuresList of storage features . 343
Luggage compartment fea- tures ............................ 346
5-4. Using the other interior fea- tures
Panoramic fixed moon roof with one-touch frosted glass
control ......................... 350
Other interior features ... 353
Garage door opener...... 364
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ............ 372
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............. 376
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements.................................... 379
General maintenance.... 381
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams .......................... 383
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service pre-cautions ....................... 385
Hood ............................. 387
Positioning a floor jack .. 388
Engine compartment ..... 390
12-volt battery ............... 397
Tires .............................. 400
Tire inflation pressure ... 412
Wheels ......... .................414
Air conditioning filter ...... 415Cleaning the hybrid battery
(traction battery) air intake
vent.............................. 417
Wiper insert replacement .................................... 421
Electronic key battery .... 424
Checking and replacing fuses ............................ 426
Headlight aim ................ 429
Exterior lights................. 430
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers....... 432
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................... 433
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is rising.................................... 434
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 436
If you think something is wrong........................... 439
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
.................................... 441
If a warning message is dis- played .......................... 451
If you have a flat tire ...... 456
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 463
If you lose your keys...... 46
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If the fuel fille r door cannot
be opened .

..................465
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises

15Pictorial index
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)*...........P.325, 335
Precautions against car wash
(Rain-sensing windshield wipers)
*.......................................P.373
Replacing the wiper insert .................................... ...............P.421
Fuel filler door ............................................... .....................P.231
Refueling method ............................................... ..................P.231
Fuel type/fuel tan k capacity .................................................P.481
Tires ....................................................................................P.400
Tire size/inflation pressure ................................... ................P.485
Winter tires/tire chain ........................................ ...................P.313
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system ..................P.400
Coping with flat tires......................................... ....................P.456
Hood ....................................................................................P.387
Opening ........................................................ .......................P.387
Engine oil ..................................................... ........................P.482
Coping with overheat ........................................... ................P.473
Warning messages ..............................................................P.451
Headlights..................................................... ......................P.219
Fog lights
*............................................................... ............P.225
Parking lights .....................................................................P.219
Daytime running lights .. ....................................................P.219
Turn signal lights ...............................................................P.212
Side marker lights ............................................. .................P.219
Tail lights/stop lights ........................................ .................P.219
Tail lights .................................................... ........................P.219
License plate lights........................................... .................P.219
Back-up lights
Exterior lights for driving
(Replacing: P.430)
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F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q

1282-1. Instrument cluster
Meter control switches
Multi-information display
Multimedia Display
The energy monitor can be used
to check the vehicle drive status,
hybrid system operation status
and energy regeneration status.
■Display procedure
Multi-information display
Use the meter control switches,
display the energy monitor on
the multi-information display.
For detail regardi ng the multi-infor-
mation display, refer to P.105, 117.
Multimedia Display
Touch from the main menu,
then touch “Energy flow”.
■Reading the display
The arrows will appear in accor-
dance with the energy flow.
When there is no energy flow,
arrows will not be displayed.
The color of the arrows will change
as follows
Blue: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is regenerated or
charged.
Orange: When the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is
in use.
Multi-information display (7-
inch multi-information display)
The image shows all the arrows as
an example. The ac tual display will
vary depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)P.105
Front tires
Rear tires
Energy monitor/con-
sumption screen
You can view the status of
your hybrid system and fuel
consumption information
on the multi-information
display and Multimedia Dis-
play.
System components
Energy monitor
A
B
C
A
B
C
D

1292-1. Instrument cluster
2
Vehicle status information and indicators
Multi-information display
(12.3-inch multi-information
display)Gasoline engine
Front tires
Rear tires
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Multimedia Display
The image shows all the arrows as
an example. The actual display will
vary depending on conditions.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction
motor)
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Rear electric motor (traction
motor) Rear tires
Front tires
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
The display changes in 8 levels
according to the remaining charge
amount of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
●The figure shows the multi-infor-
mation display as an example for
explanation.
●These images are examples only,
and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
Low
High
■Remaining charge amount
warning of hybri d battery (trac-
tion battery)
●The buzzer sounds intermittently
when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) remains without charging
while the shift lever is in N, or the
remaining charge amount drops
below a certain level. If the
remaining charge amount drops
further, the buzz er sounds contin-
uously.
●When a warning message is
shown on the multi-information
display and the buzzer sounds,
follow the instruct ions displayed
on the screen to perform trouble-
shooting.
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
E
F
A
B

1894-1. Before driving
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Driving
●Drive carefully when it starts to
rain, because the road surface will
be especially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when
driving on an expressway in the
rain, because there may be a
layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
■ECO Accelerator Guidance
(  P.103, 114)
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly
manner by driving while referring to
the ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
play. Also, by using the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance it is easier to
increase the “Eco Score” evaluation.
●When starting off:
While staying within the ECO Accel-
erator Guidance range, gradually
depress the accelerator pedal and
accelerate to the desired speed. If
excessive acceleration is avoided,
the “Start” score will increase.
●When driving:
After accelerating to the desired
speed, release the accelerator
pedal and drive at a stable speed
within the ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance range. By keeping the vehicle
within the ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance range, the “Cruise” score will
increase.
●When stopping:
When stopping the vehicle, early
releasing the accelerator pedal will
cause the “Stop” s core to increase.
■Restraining the hybrid system
output (Brake Override System)
●When the accelerator and brake
pedals are depressed at the same
time, the hybrid system output
may be restrained.
●A warning message is displayed
on the multi-information display while the system is operating.
■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle,
observing the following precautions
is recommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
●For the first 600 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■Operating your v ehicle in a for-
eign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle
registration laws and confirm the
availability of the correct fuel.
(  P.481)
WARNING
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the
brake pedal while stopped with
the “READY” indica tor is illumi-
nated. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.

1914-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
●Do not drive across a river or
through other bodies of water.
This may cause electric/elec-
tronic components to short cir-
cuit, damage the hybrid system
or cause other serious damage
to the vehicle.
●Do not drive in excess of the
speed limit. Even if the legal
speed limit permits it, do not
drive over 85 mph (140 km/h)
unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving
over 85 mph (140 km/h) may
result in tire failure, loss of con-
trol and possible injury. Be sure
to consult a tire dealer to deter-
mine whether the tires on your
vehicle are high-speed capabil-
ity tires or not before driving at
such speeds.
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration
and steering may cause tire
slippage and reduce your ability
to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine
braking due to shifting, or
changes in engine speed could
cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle,
lightly depress the brake pedal
to make sure that the brakes
are functioning properly. Wet
brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning prop-
erly. If the brakes on only one
side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may
be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll back-
ward while the shift lever is in a
driving position, or roll forward
while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may result in an acci-
dent or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P
while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the sh ift lever to R
while the vehicle is moving for-
ward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a
driving position while the vehicle
is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the trans-
mission and may result in a loss
of vehicle control.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while
the vehicle is moving will disen-
gage the hybrid system. Engine
braking is not a vailable with the
hybrid system disengaged.
●Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to any
position other than P or N may
lead to unexpected rapid accel-
eration of the vehicle that may
cause an acciden t and result in
death or serious injury. Doing so
can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehi-
cle control.

1934-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
●Always apply the parking brake,
shift the shift lever to P, stop the
hybrid system and lock the vehi-
cle.
Do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended while the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
If the vehicle is parked with the
shift lever in P but the parking
brake is not set, the vehicle may
start to move, possibly leading
to an accident.
●Do not touch the exhaust pipes
while the “READY” indicator is
illuminated or immediately after
turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
■When taking a nap in the
vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off.
Otherwise, if you accidentally
move the shift lever or depress
the accelerator pedal, this could
cause an accident or fire due to
hybrid system overheating. Addi-
tionally, if the vehicle is parked in
a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the
vehicle, leading to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
■When braking
●When the brakes a re wet, drive
more cautiously.
Braking distance increases
when the brakes are wet, and
this 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 electronically controlled
brake system does not operate,
do not follow other vehicles
closely and avoid hills or sharp
turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still pos-
sible, but the brake pedal
should be depressed more
firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have
your brakes fixed immediately.
●The brake system consists of 2
or more individual hydraulic sys-
tems; if one of the systems fails,
the other(s) will still operate. In
this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have
your brakes fixed immediately.
■If the vehicle becomes stuck
Do not spin the wheels exces-
sively when any of the tires is up
in the air, or the vehicle is stuck in
sand, mud, etc. This may damage
the driveline components or pro-
pel the vehicle forward or back-
ward, causing an accident.
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator
and brake pedals at the same
time during driving, as this may
restrain the hybrid system out-
put.
●Do not use the accelerator
pedal or depress the accelera-
tor and brake pedals at the
same time to hold the vehicle on
a hill.

1994-1. Before driving
4
Driving
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle. It
may not only cause damage to
the tires, but also degrade steer-
ing and braking ability, resulting in
an accident.
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recom-
mend towing a trailer with
your vehicle. Toyota also
does not recommend the
installation of a tow hitch.
Your vehicle is not designed
for trailer towing.

2184-2. Driving procedures
Make sure that the parking brake
indicator light goes off. (P.213)
■When an inspection at your
Toyota dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indi-
cator (green) does not illuminate
even when the brake hold switch is
pressed with the brake hold system
operating conditions met, the sys-
tem may be malfunctioning. Have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer.
■If “Brake Hold Malfunction
Press Brake to Deactivate Visit
Your Dealer” or “Brake Hold
Malfunction Visit Your Dealer”
is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The system may be malfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are
used to indicate a system malfunc-
tion or to inform the driver of the
need for caution. If a warning mes-
sage is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and
follow the instructions.
■If the brake hold operated indi-
cator flashes
 P.446
WARNING
■When the vehicle is on a
steep incline
When using the brake hold sys-
tem on a steep incline, exercise
caution. The brake hold function
may not hold the vehicle in such a
situation.
■When stopped on a slippery
road
The system cannot stop the vehi-
cle when the gripping ability of the
tires has been exceeded. Do not
use the system w hen stopped on
a slippery road.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not
designed for use when parking
the vehicle for a long period of
time. Turning the power switch to
OFF while the system is holding
the brake may release the brake,
which would cause the vehicle to
move. When operating the power
switch, depress the brake pedal,
shift the shift lever to P and set
the parking brake.

2494-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
started the vehicle has not been
driven for a certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and
for a few seconds after making a
left/right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a
few seconds after driving on a
curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the front of the vehicle is raised
or lowered
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera
is misaligned
• When driving in a traffic lane sep-
arated by more t han one lane
where oncoming vehicles are driv-
ing while making a right/left turn
• When largely out of place with the opposite facing targeted oncom-
ing vehicle during a right/left turn
• While making a right/left turn, when a pedestrian approaches
from behind or side of your vehicle
●In addition to the above, in some
situations, such as the following,
the emergency steering assist
may not operate.
• When the white (yellow) lane lines are difficult to see, such as when
they are faint, diverging/merging,
or a shadow is cast upon them
• When the lane is wider or nar-
rower than normal
• When there is a light and dark pat- tern on the road surface, such as
due to road repairs
• When the target is too close
• When there is insufficient safe or unobstructed space for the vehicle
to be steered into
• If oncoming vehicle is present
• If VSC function is operating
●In some situations such as the fol-
lowing, sufficient braking force or
steering force may not be
obtained, preventing the system
from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as
when the brake parts are
extremely cold, ext remely hot, or
wet
• If the vehicle is not properly main- tained (brakes or tires are exces-
sively worn, imprope r tire inflation
pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery
surface
• When the road surface has deep wheel tracks
• When driving on a hill road
• When driving on a road that has inclines to the left or right
■If VSC is disabled
●If VSC is disabled ( P.307), the