emergency towing TOYOTA VENZA 2016 Owners Manual

2342-4. Using other driving systems
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

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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.

678Alphabetical index
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Daytime running light
system .................................... 214
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 316
Dimension................................. 612
Dinghy towing .......................... 302
Display
Fuel consumption
information .......................... 210
Shift position and shift
range................................... 182
Trip information ............. 194, 206
Warning messages ............... 578
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 483
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 430
Wattage ................................. 624
Door lock
Back door ................................56
Side door .................................50
Wireless remote control key ....45
Doors
Back door ................................56
Side door .................................50
Side mirrors .............................92
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 567
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 164
Correct posture ..................... 117
Procedures ............................ 162
Utility vehicle precautions...... 264
Winter driving tips.................. 276
Driving position memory...........73
Electric power steering ........... 256
Electronic key
If your electronic key
battery is discharged... 523, 595 Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 578
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 595
If the engine will not start ...... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 593
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 598
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 564
If the warning light turns on ... 564
If you have a flat tire ............. 579
If you lose your keys ............. 594
If you think something is
wrong .................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 608
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ....... 603
Emergency flashers................. 554
Engine
Compartment ........................ 491
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 487
How to start the
engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 613
If the engine will not start ...... 590
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 603
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 497
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 276D
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Switch
Driving position memory
switches ............................... 73
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 173, 177
Fog light switch..................... 223
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Intuitive parking assist
switch ................................. 235
Light switches ....................... 212
Power back door .................... 56
Power door lock switch........... 51
Power window switch ............. 96
Rear window wiper and
washer switch .................... 229
Steering wheel
switches ..................... 323, 396
Talk switch
* ......................... 426
Telephone switches.............. 396
Window lock switch ................ 96
Wipers and washer switch.... 225
Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 547
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 624
Talk switch
* ............................. 426
Telephone switches ................ 396
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 112
Engine immobilizer system... 109
Theft prevention labels ........... 116
Tire inflation pressure ............ 513
Tire pressure warning
system ................................... 507 Tire information
Glossary ................................637
Size .......................................633
Tire identification number ......632
Uniform tire quality grading ...635
Tires
Chains ...................................278
Checking ...............................506
If you have a flat tire ..............579
Inflation pressure...................513
Information ............................630
Pressure warning system ......507
Replacing ..............................579
Rotating tires .........................506
Size .......................................622
Snow tires .............................276
Spare tire...............................579
Tonneau cover .........................456
Tools .........................................579
Total load capacity...................274
Towing
Dinghy towing........................302
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................281
TRAC .........................................256
Traction control........................256
Trailer towing ...........................281
Trip information
display ............................194, 206
Trip meter .................................188
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .....544, 547
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................624
USB port ...................................325
Utility vehicle precautions ......264T
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* : Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.