Toyota Venza: Do-it-yourself maintenance

Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs

Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.  - If the malfunc ...

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in these sections. CAUTION The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move suddenly, ...

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Driver Side Power Window Auto Up / Down Function does not Operate with Power Window Master Switch
DESCRIPTION If the manual up/down function can be performed but the auto up/down function cannot, then the fail-safe mode may be functioning. If the power window initialization (See page ) has not been performed, the auto up/down function will not oper ...

Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 1. DESCRIPTION (a) Push-button start function data and the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) can be read through the Data Link Connector 3 (DLC3) of the vehicle. When the function seems to be malfunctioning, use the Techstream to check for ...

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1) (P0420)
MONITOR DESCRIPTION The ECM uses sensors mounted in front of and behind the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) to monitor its efficiency. The first sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor, sends pre-catalyst information to the ECM. The second sensor, the heat ...