Toyota Venza: If your vehicle needs to be towed

Toyota Venza Owners Manual / When trouble arises / Essential information / If your vehicle needs to be towed

If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lift-type truck or a flat bed truck.

Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/provincial and local laws.

► 2WD models If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.

(, 434) If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flat bed truck.

► AWD models If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck, use a towing dolly. (, 434)

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc. Press the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn the ...

Before towing

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer before towing. • The engine is running, but the vehicle will not move. • The vehicle makes an abnormal s ...

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