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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ACIS Control Circuit
DESCRIPTION This circuit opens and closes the Intake Air Control Valve (IACV) in response to the engine load in order to increase the intake efficiency (ACIS: Acoustic Control Induction System). WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: Inspe ...

Diagnosis System
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 1. DESCRIPTION When troubleshooting a vehicle with a diagnosis system, the only difference from the usual troubleshooting procedure is connecting the Techstream to the vehicle and reading various data output from the vehicle's skid c ...

Rear window defogger
Clear the rear window using the defogger. On/off The defogger will automatically turn off after 15 or 60 minutes. This operation time changes according to the ambient temperature and vehicle speed. Pressing the switch again also turns the defogger off. ...