parking brake TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system................. 28
Wireless remote control ....... 43
Side doors ............................ 53
Back door ............................. 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 69
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts ............................. 77
Steering wheel ..................... 84
Inside rear view mirror.......... 85
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 90
Moon roof ............................. 93
Sunshade ............................. 96 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 101
Alarm .................................. 104
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 107
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 108
SRS airbags ....................... 110
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 124
Child restraint systems ....... 130
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 152
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 163
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 167
Automatic transmission ...... 170
Turn signal lever ................. 175
Parking brake ..................... 176
Horn .................................... 177
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 202
P. 175
P. 214Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 215
P. 217
Gauges and meters P. 178
Glove box P. 389
Fuel filler door opener P. 97
Hood opener P. 440
SRS knee airbag P. 110
Multi-information display P. 184
Bottle holder P. 395
Parking brake pedal P. 176
Horn P. 177
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 163

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 152
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 163
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 167
Automatic transmission .... 170
Turn signal lever .............. 175
Parking brake ................... 176
Horn ................................. 177
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 178
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 181
Multi-information display (TFT type) ...................... 184
Multi-information display (LCD type) ..................... 198 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 202
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ..................... 207
Fog light switch ................ 214
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 215
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 218
Rear view monitor system ........................... 221
Hill-start assist control ...... 225
Driving assist systems ..... 227
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 233
Cargo and luggage .......... 238
Vehicle load limits ............ 243
Winter driving tips ............ 245
Trailer towing ................... 250
Dinghy towing .................. 262

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 163, 167
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. ( P. 170)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 176)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P” or “N”.
(P. 170)
■ Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 176)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 170)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
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STEP3
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Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and stop the
engine.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.STEP4
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■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodi-
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding-down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 563)

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CAUTION
●Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to “P” or “R” while the
vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission and may result
in a loss of vehicle control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead to
an accident.
● Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster will not operate properly if the
engine is not running.
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 171)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bod-
ies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead
to death or a serious health hazard.

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CAUTION
■When braking the vehicle
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the
pedal than usual. Braking distance may also increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and braking distance
becomes longer.
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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NOTICE
■
While driving the vehicle
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in “P”. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have your Toyota dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as pos-
sible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.