Toyota Venza: If you think something is wrong

Toyota Venza Owners Manual / When trouble arises / Essential information / If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

- Visible symptoms

• Fluid leaks under the vehicle (Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) • Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear • Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal

- Audible symptoms

• Changes in exhaust sound • Excessive tire squeal when cornering • Strange noises related to the suspension system • Pinging or other noises related to the engine

- Operational symptoms

• Engine missing, stumbling or running rough • Appreciable loss of power • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking • Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road • Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches the floor

Using a flat bed truck

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If noise can be heard from under vehicle

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