flat tire TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 476
General maintenance.......... 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 481
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 482
Hood ................................... 486
Positioning a floor jack ........ 488
Engine compartment ........... 490
Tires .................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ................................ 517
Air conditioning filter............ 520
Key battery .......................... 523
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 527
Light bulbs........................... 537 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 550
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 551
If you think something is wrong ............................ 555
If noise can be heard from under vehicle............ 556
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 557
Event data recorder ............ 558
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 560
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 575
If you have a flat tire ........... 576
If the engine will not start ...................... 587
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”............ 590
If you lose your keys........... 591
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 592
If the battery is discharged........................ 595
If your vehicle overheats .... 600
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 603
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............... 605
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 506
P. 576
P. 513
P. 625
Rear window defogger P. 278
Rear window wiper
P. 212
Tail lights P. 198
Side doors P. 48
Rear turn signal lights P. 171
License plate light

P. 198
Back door P. 54
: If equipped
Fuel filler door P. 93
Rear side marker lights P. 198

158 2-1. Driving procedures
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NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 576)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), differential (AWD models), etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft (AWD models), bearings and
suspension joints (where possible) and the function of all joints, bearings,
etc.

206 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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●In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestri-
ans to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high
beam on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam
system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or ca mera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.)
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The Automatic High Beam indicator is flashing.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

220 2-4. Using other driving systems
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■Setting the rear view monitor system displays
Vehicles with navigation system
”Navigation System Owner’s Manual”
Vehicles without navigation system
P. 188
CAUTION
■ When using the rear view moni tor system, observe these precautions
to avoid an accident that could r esult in death or serious injuries.
● Never depend solely on the monitor system when reversing.
● Always check visually and with the mirrors to confirm your intended path is
clear.
● Depicted distances between objects and flat surfaces differ from actual
distances.
● Do not use the system if the back door is not completely closed.
● Do not use the system when using tire chains or the compact spare tire.

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When driving
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CAUTION
■When TRAC and Enhanced VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As there are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do
not turn off TRAC and Enhanced VSC unless necessary.
■ When the Enhanced VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator light flashes.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure level.
The ABS and Enhanced VSC will not function correctly if different tires are
fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
■ Active Torque Control 4WD system
● The AWD system of this vehicle is intended to ensure driving stability on
normal roads. It is not designed for use in demanding situations such as
rally driving.
● Take care when driving on slippery road surfaces.

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When driving
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CAUTION
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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
● Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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When driving
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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
● The vehicle’s tires are properly inflated.
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a safe trailer hookup, the
trailer ball setup on must be proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

Maintenance and care4
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VENZA_U (OM73012U)
4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 476
General maintenance....... 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 481
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 482
Hood ................................ 486
Positioning a floor jack ..... 488
Engine compartment ........ 490
Tires ................................. 506
Tire inflation pressure ...... 513
Wheels ............................. 517
Air conditioning filter......... 520
Key battery ....................... 523
Checking and replacing fuses ............... 527
Light bulbs........................ 537