flat tire TOYOTA VENZA 2016 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1
Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
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When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3
Interior
features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4
Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5
When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6
Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
7
For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 430
• Personal/interior light main
switch ................................ 431
• Personal/interior lights
and luggage compartment
light ................................... 432
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 434
• Glove box.......................... 435
• Console boxes .................. 436
• Overhead console............. 438
• Cup holders ...................... 439
• Bottle holders .................... 441
• Auxiliary boxes.................. 442
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 445
Vanity mirror........................ 446
Power outlets ...................... 447
Seat heaters........................ 449
Armrest ............................... 451
Assist grips (folding type) .... 452
Floor mats ........................... 453
Luggage compartment
features ............................. 455
Garage door opener............ 457
Compass ............................. 464 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 470
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 473
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 476
General maintenance ......... 479
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 482
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 483
Hood ................................... 487
Positioning a floor jack ....... 489
Engine compartment .......... 491
Tires ................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ............................... 517
Air conditioning filter ........... 520
Key battery ......................... 523
Checking and
replacing fuses ................. 527
Light bulbs .......................... 5374
Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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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 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 612
Fuel information .................. 626
Tire information................... 630
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 645
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 655
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 658
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 659
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 6615
When trouble arises 6
Vehicle specifications
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For owners

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Tires
● Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information P. 506
P. 579
P. 513
P. 630Rear window defogger P. 316
Rear window wiper P. 229
Tail lights P. 212
Side doors P. 50
Rear turn signal lights P. 185License plate
light P. 212
Back door P. 56Fuel filler door P. 105
Rear side marker lights P. 212Rear view monitor system
camera
 P. 243
 : If equipped

1722-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 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. 579)
■ 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.

2202-3. Operating the lights and wipers
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ● 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.

2532-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to check visually
behind and all around the vehicle before proceeding.
Observe the following precautions to avoid an accident that could result in
death or serious injuries.
● Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
● Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
● When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
● When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
● Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the back door is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.

2612-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As there are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn off TRAC and VSC unless necessary.
■ When the 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 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.

2792-5. Driving information
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ 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 acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

2932-5. Driving information
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. Help to avoid
an accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when
towing:
● Speed limits for towing a trailer vary by state or province. Do not
exceed the posted towing speed limit.
● Toyota recommends that the vehicle-trailer speed limit is 65 mph
(104 km/h) on a flat, straight, dry road. Do not exceed this limit, the
posted towing speed limit or the speed limit for your trailer as set
forth in your trailer owner’s man ual, whichever is lowest. Instability
of the towing vehicle-trailer combin ation (trailer sway) increases as
speed increases. Exceeding speed limits may cause loss of con-
trol.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights, tires and the vehicle-
trailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle-trailer combination.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (Thi s is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.