2016 TOYOTA VENZA brake

5565-1. Essential information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front (2WD models)
Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models)
Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

5625-1. Essential information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Operational symptoms
● Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds... Stop the vehicle immediately. C ontinuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
* : Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more. Warning light Warning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)
*• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then tu rns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

5665-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Warning light Warning light/Details
SRS warning light
Malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada) ABS warning light
Malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system.
The light will flash when the VSC, the TRAC or the hill-
start assist control system is operating.

(if equipped) Automatic headlight leveling system warning light
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
Electric power steering system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power
Steering) system.
(Flashes) Cruise control indicator
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
(Flashes) Automatic High Beam indicat or light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam
system

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When trouble arises
5755-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
Vehicles with smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute when the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles without smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is tu rned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION■
When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extrem ely heavy. If the steering wheel
becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate
using more force than usual.■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury. ●
Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately. ●
If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
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Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

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When trouble arises
5795-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) If you have a flat tire Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
■ Before jacking up the vehicle
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handleJack
Wheel nut
wrench
Spare tire
Deck boardsLuggage floor cover

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When trouble arises
5875-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■
Replacing a flat tire ●
Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.●
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf
(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen
and the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing
death or serious injury.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wh eel ornament, as it may fly off
the wheel while the vehicle is moving.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the
tapered ends facing inward. (  P. 519)■
Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power back door
In cases such as when re placing tires, make sure to turn off the power
back door main switch (  P. 59). Failure to do so may cause the back
door to operate unintentionally if the power back door switch is acciden-
tally touched, resulting in hands and fingers being caught and injured.

5885-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■
When using the compact spare tire ●
Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.●
Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.●
Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.●
Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that caus e sudden engine braking.■
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at hi gh speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.■
When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly: ●
ABS & Brake assist●
VSC●
TRAC
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Cruise control system
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Intuitive parking assist
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Rear view monitor system (if equipped)
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Also, not only can the AWD system no t be utilized fully, it may actually
negatively effect the drive-train components (AWD models only).