transmission TOYOTA VENZA 2016 User Guide

2972-5. Driving information
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
● Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (  P. 622)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue
weight, 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, instal l rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a
speed of less than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full
throttle acceleration.

3022-5. Driving information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Dinghy towing NOTICE■ To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models)Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels
on the ground.
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Active Torque Control 4WD
system.

4804-2. Maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Vehicle interior Items Check points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely on an
incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

5314-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 24 EFI NO.1 10 A Smart key system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential mul-
tiport fuel inje ction system, auto-
matic transmission
25 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic throttle con-
trol system
26 TURN-HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights
27 IG2 25 A INJ NO.1, INJ NO.2, SRS airbag
system
28 AMP 20 A Audio system
29 A/F
* 1
20 A Air fuel ratio sensor
EFI MAIN
* 2
20 A EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
30 HORN 10 A Horn
31 H-LP LO (LH) 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
32 H-LP LO (RH) 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
33 H-LP HI (LH) 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
34 H-LP HI (RH) 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
35 EFI MAIN
* 1
25 A
EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
EFI NO.4
* 2
20 A
Air fuel ratio sensor
36 DOME 7.5 A Personal/interior lights, vanity
lights, engine switch light, door
courtesy lights, power back door,
gauges and metersFuse Ampere Circuit

5344-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 11 SEAT HTR 20 A
Seat heaters
12 S/ROOF 25 A
Electric moon roof
13 TA I L 10 A Side marker lights, tail lights,
license plate light
14 PA N E L 5 A Emergency flashers, audio sys-
tem, clock, instrument panel light
control, glove box light, console
box light, steering switches, out-
side rear view mirror defoggers,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system, shift lever light
15 ECU-IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication sys-
tem, electric moon roof, power
back door, seat heaters, Active
Torque Control 4WD, audio sys-
tem, Automatic High Beam
16 RR WASHER 15 A
Rear window washer
17 A/C NO.2 10 A
Air conditioning system
18 FR WASHER 20 A
Windshield washer
19 ECU-IG NO.2 7.5 A Vehicle stability control sys-
tem, automatic headlight level-
ing system, yaw rate & G
sensor, steering sensor, shift
lock system, tire pressure
warning system, automatic
transmission, electric power
steeringFuse Ampere Circuit

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When trouble arises
5555-1. Essential information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound. If towing is necessary, we recommen d having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service, using a wheel-lift
type truck or a flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
2WD models
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front,
the vehicle’s rear wheels and ax les must be in good conditions.
(  P. 556, 558)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models
If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing
dolly. (  P. 556, 558)

5605-1. Essential information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (2WD models)
When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD mod-
els) and transmission. (  P. 302)

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When trouble arises
5655-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.Warning light Warning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Abnormal level of engine oil pressure.
This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil
declines. The light should turn off after checking the oil
and adding oil if necessary.
Warning light Warning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.

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When trouble arises
6075-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

6376-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight