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, ...

Other materials about Toyota Venza:

Steering Angle Sensor Initialization Incomplete (C1439/31,C1445/31)
DESCRIPTION The skid control ECU acquires the steering angle sensor zero point every time the ignition switch is turned to ON and the vehicle is driven at 50 km/h (31 mph) or more for approximately 30 seconds. The ECU also stores previous zero points. Wa ...

Data List / Active Test
DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST HINT: Using the Techstream to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermitt ...

Cruise Control Switch Circuit
DESCRIPTION The cruise control main switch operates 7 functions: SET, -, TAP-DOWN, RES, +, TAP-UP, and CANCEL. The SET, TAP-DOWN, and - functions, and the RES, TAP-UP, and + functions are operated with the same switch. The cruise control main switch is ...