ABS TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and the SRS airbag warning
lights not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 513)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn
off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a
malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the lights do
not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
(if equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)(if equipped)
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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h eavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevents the front wheels (2WD models) or
four wheels (AWD models) from spinning when starting the vehicle or
accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control
P. 225
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.

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When driving
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■Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC
Vehicles with smart key system
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off after turning off the TRAC
and VSC will automatically re-enable them.
Vehicles without smart key system
Turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position after turning off the
TRAC and VSC will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed
increases.
■ Automatic TRAC and VSC reactivation
If the TRAC and VSC are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when
vehicle speed increases.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
VSC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS
The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating
when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of time. The
steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain from
excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The sys-
tem should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is ope rating on the wet or slick roads
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with pothol es or roads with uneven roads
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

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When driving
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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 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 and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■ 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.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in “P”. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable,
do so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and
trailer wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into “P” and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in the “P ” position, start the engine. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into “3”, “2”, “1” range of “S”, or “R” position (if reversing).
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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456 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

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FuseAmpereCircuit
1AC 115V15 APower outlet
2DEICER20 AWindshield wiper de-icer
3INJ NO.115 A
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multi-port fuel injec-
tion system
4INJ NO.215 AIgniter system
5EFI NO.215 A
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multi-port fuel injec-
tion system
6EFI NO.310 A
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multi-port fuel injec-
tion system
7HEATER50 AAir conditioning system
8ABS NO.150 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
9FA N M A I N*150 AElectric cooling fan
10ABS NO.230 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
11CDS FAN*230 AElectric cooling fan
12RDI FAN*230 AElectric cooling fan
13FA N M A I N*140 AElectric cooling fan
14PBD30 APower back door
15RR DEF30 ARear window defogger
16ALT
140 A*3
or
120 A
*3
Charging system, HEATER,
ABS NO.1, FAN MAIN, ABS
NO.2, PBD, RR DEF, MIR HTR,
DEICER
17EPS80 AElectric power steering
18ST/AM230 AStarting system
19DOOR NO.125 APower door lock system
20STR LOCK20 ASteering lock system
21SEC HORN7.5 AAlarm
22AM27.5 AMultiplex communication sys-
tem, starting system
23ALT-S7.5 ACharging system

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning lightWarning 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 lightMalfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Slip indicator light Malfunction in the VSC or TRAC system.

(if equipped) Automatic headlight level
ing system warning light
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
Electric power steering system warning light Malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steering).

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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 two compact spare tires simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■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 high 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
●Cruise control system
●Navigation system (if equipped)
Also, not only can the AWD system not be utilized fully, it may actually
negatively effect the drive-train components (AWD models only).