2016 TOYOTA VENZA 4WD

2572-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) When the TRAC/VSC system are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems
are operating.■ Active Torque Control 4WD (if equipped)
Automatically switches from fr ont-wheel drive to AWD (All-
Wheel Drive) according to driving conditions, helping to ensure
reliable handling and stability. Ex amples of conditions where the
system will switch to AWD ar e when cornering, going uphill,
starting off or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery
due to snow or rain etc.

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.

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.

5334-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Driver’s side instrument panel
Fuse Ampere Circuit1 RR DOOR 20 A
Power windows
2 RL DOOR 20 A
Power windows
3 FR DOOR 20 A
Power windows
4 FR FOG 15 A
Fog lights
5 OBD 7.5 A
On-board diagnosis system
6 FL DOOR 20 A
Power windows
7 STOP 10 A Stop lights, vehicle stability con-
trol system
8 AM1 7.5 A
Starting system
9 ECU-B NO.2 7.5 A Steering sensor, air conditioning
system, power windows
10 4WD 7.5 A
Active Torque Control 4WD

5344-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 11 SEAT HTR 20 A
Seat heaters
12 S/ROOF 25 A
Electric moon roof
13 TA I L 10 A Side marker lights, tail lights,
license plate light
14 PA N E L 5 A Emergency flashers, audio sys-
tem, clock, instrument panel light
control, glove box light, console
box light, steering switches, out-
side rear view mirror defoggers,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system, shift lever light
15 ECU-IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication sys-
tem, electric moon roof, power
back door, seat heaters, Active
Torque Control 4WD, audio sys-
tem, Automatic High Beam
16 RR WASHER 15 A
Rear window washer
17 A/C NO.2 10 A
Air conditioning system
18 FR WASHER 20 A
Windshield washer
19 ECU-IG NO.2 7.5 A Vehicle stability control sys-
tem, automatic headlight level-
ing system, yaw rate & G
sensor, steering sensor, shift
lock system, tire pressure
warning system, automatic
transmission, electric power
steeringFuse Ampere Circuit

5605-1. Essential information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (2WD models)
When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent
causing serious damage to the Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD mod-
els) and transmission. (  P. 302)

5685-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Warning light Warning light/Details Correction procedure
Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 4.0 gal. (15.0
L, 3.3 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.

(if equipped) Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion. Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Indicates that the wind-
shield washer fluid level is
too low. Add washer fluid.

(AWD models) Active Torque Control
4WD system warning light
When the light blinks:
The system has been over-
loaded and front-wheel
drive has been automati-
cally engaged. Drop your speed or stop the
vehicle until the light stops
blinking. (Do not stop the
engine.)
When the light comes on:
Malfunction in the Active
Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem. Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list ABBREVIATIONS MEANING
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
4WD 4-Wheel Drive
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUX Auxiliary
AWD All-Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
CRS Child Restraint System
ECON Economy
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
INFO Information
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Children
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether