2016 TOYOTA VENZA service

5194-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■
When installing the wheel nuts
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Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.■
Use of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing
an accident.
NOTICE■
Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
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Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make su re to have tires serviced by your
Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Toyota dealer.
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Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels. ●
Be sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.Tapered
portion

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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)

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When trouble arises
5895-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) NOTICE■
Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.■
Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when drivin g with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.■
Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.■
When replacing the tires ●
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.●
Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.■
To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire (  P. 507)

6286-1. Specifications
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
● If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
● Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern. ● Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than
15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

6356-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Uniform Tire Quality Grading
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading. Your Toyota dealer will help answ er any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■ DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires mu st conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■ Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled condit ions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use. Performance may diff er significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

682Alphabetical index
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............82
Automatic Locking
Retractor ...............................83
Child restraint system
installation ........................... 146
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 474
Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................83
How to wear your seat belt......81
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................83
Pregnant women,
proper seat belt use ..............85
Reminder light ....................... 567
Seat belt extenders .................84
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners ................659
Seat belt pretensioners ...........82
Seat heaters.............................. 449
Seating capacity....................... 274
Seats
Adjustment precautions........... 69
Child seats/child restraint
system installation .............. 146
Cleaning ................................ 473
Driving position memory..........73
Front seat adjustment .............67
Head restraint..........................78
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 117
Rear seat adjustment ..............70
Seat heaters .......................... 449
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 191
Shift lever
Automatic transmission ......... 180
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P...................... 593 Shift lock system ..................... 593
Shopping bag hooks ............... 455
Side airbags ............................. 119
Side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 546, 547
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage................................. 624
Side mirror
Adjusting and folding............... 92
Smart key system
Entry function .......................... 30
Starting the engine ................ 173
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 513
Storage location .................... 579
Spark plug ................................ 619
Specifications .......................... 612
Speedometer ............................ 188
Steering
Adjustment .............................. 88
Switches........................ 323, 396
Column lock release ..... 175, 178
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 547
Wattage................................. 624
Storage feature ........................ 434
Storage precautions ................ 269
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 606
Sun visors ................................ 445
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 104S