tow TOYOTA VENZA 2016 Service Manual

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.

4273-2. Using the audio system (Entune Audio)
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Interior features ■ Microphone
 P. 380
■ When using the microphone
● It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a
command.
● Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• They are spoken too quickly.
• They are spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
● In the following conditions, the system may not recognize the command
properly and using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. Note that certain words, accents
or speech patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.

4413-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Bottle holders
For front seats
For rear seats
NOTICE■ Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break. Bottle holders

4673-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
● The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
CAUTION■ While driving
Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

483 4
Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedure given in these sections.
Items Parts and tools
Battery condition (  P. 502) •Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (  P. 500) • FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (  P. 497) • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Cool-
ant” is pre-mixed with 55% cool-
ant and 45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)

4844-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Items Parts and tools
Engine oil level (  P. 493) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (  P. 527) • Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Radiator and condenser (  P. 499)
Tire inflation pressure (  P. 513) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (  P. 505) • Water
• Washer fluid containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
washer fluid)

4964-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the follow-
ing situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
● When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle
or after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing,
or when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
CAUTION■ Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

5114-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■
When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents. Failure to do so
may cause damage to parts of the drive train, as well as dangerous han-
dling characteristics, which may lead to an accident resulting in death or
serious injury. ●
Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns. Also, do
not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.●
Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.●
Do not mix differently constructed tires (radial, bias-belted, or bias-ply
tires).●
Do not mix summer, all season and winter tires.●
Do not use tire that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know they were used previously.●
Do not tow the vehicle with the compact spare tire installed.

When trouble arises
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ......... 554
If your vehicle needs
to be towed .................... 555
If you think something
is wrong ......................... 561
Fuel pump shut off
system ........................... 563 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning
buzzer sounds... ........... 564
If a warning message is
displayed........................ 578
If you have a flat tire......... 579
If the engine will
not start .......................... 590
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” ......... 593
If you lose your keys ........ 594
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system).................... 595
If the battery is
discharged ..................... 598
If your vehicle
overheats ....................... 603
If the vehicle becomes
stuck .............................. 606
If your vehicle has
to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 608

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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)