towing capacity TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5
 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex ceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. ( P. 243)

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Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 825 lb. (370 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants is within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity
With towing package:
2GR-FE engine
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
1AR-FE engine
2500 lb. (1130 kg)
Without towing package: 1000 lb. (450 kg)
Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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When driving
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Weight limits
Confirm that the gross trailer weig ht, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed towing capacity
described below.
With towing package:
2GR-FE engine
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
1AR-FE engine
2500 lb. (1130 kg)
Without towing package: 1000 lb. (450 kg)
●The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the GVWR indi-
cated the Certification Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated the Certifica-
tion Label.
Towing related term
Towing related termMeaning
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) The maximum allowable gross vehicle
weight. The gross vehicle weight is the
total weight of the vehicle. When towing
a trailer, it is the sum of the vehicle
weight (including the occupants, cargo
and any optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the tongue load.

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Towing related termMeaning
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) The maximum allowable gross axle
weight.
The gross axle weight is the load placed
on each axle (front and rear).
Gross trailer weight The sum of the trailer weight and the
weight of the cargo in the trailer.
Towing capacity The maximum allowable gross trailer
weight. Towing capacity is calculated
considering base vehicle with neces-
sary vehicle equipment and occupants.
Additional optional equipment, passen-
gers and cargo in the vehicle will reduce
the towing capacity, gross trailer weight
includes the trailer, cargo and neces-
sary equipment for towing.
Tongue load The load placed on the trailer hitch ball.

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Trailer tongue load
● A recommended tongue load varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● In order to ensure the recommended values shown below, the
trailer must be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
The trailer cargo load should be di stributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11 % of the gross trailer weight.
(Tongue load / Gross trailer weight  100 = 9 to 11 %)
If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lbs. (900 kg), it is necessary
to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity.
The gross trailer weight and tongue l oad can be measured with plat-
form scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply
company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Gross trailer weight
Tongue load

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■
Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential and wheel bearing), Toyota
recommends that you do not tow a trailer until it has been driven for over 500
miles (800 km).
However, avoid full throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
● If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball after approximately 600 miles
(1000 km) of trailer towing.
CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
● Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Exceeding the towing capacity, GVWR or GAWR can cause an accident
resulting in death or serious personal injuries.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: 2WD models
*3: AWD models
*4: 2GR-FE engine
*5: 1AR-FE engine
Overall length189.0 in. (4800 mm)
Overall width75.0 in. (1905 mm)
Overall height *163.4 in. (1610 mm)
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
Tread
Front64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Rear64.4 in. (1635 mm)*2
64.2 in. (1630 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)825 lb. (370 kg)
Towing
capacity
(Trailer
weight +
cargo
weight)With towing
package3500 lb. (1585 kg)*4
2500 lb. (1130 kg)*5
Without towing
package1000 lb. (450 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
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Oil viscosity:
●
The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil visc osity when the oil is as its oper-
ating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited
if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load con-
dition.
Cooling system
Capacity
2GR-FE engineWith towing package: 10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 lmp.qt.)
Without towing package: 10.4 qt. (9.8 L, 8.6 lmp.qt.)
1AR-FE engine7.3 qt. (6.9 L, 6.1 lmp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.

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Alphabetical index
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Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 245
Bluetooth
®............................... 348
Bottle holder ............................ 395
Brake Fluid...................................... 455
Parking brake ....................... 176
Brake assist ............................. 226
Break-in tips ............................ 154
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 179
Care Exterior ................................. 424
Interior .................................. 427
Seat belts ............................. 428
Cargo capacity ........................ 238
Cargo hooks ............................ 409
CD player/changer .................. 294
Chains ...................................... 247
Child-protectors ........................ 55
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 130
Booster seats, installation .... 136
Convertible seats, definition............................. 130
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 136
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 124
Infant seats, definition .......... 130
Infant seats, installation ........ 136
Installing child restraint system with lower
anchorages ........................ 137
Installing child restraint
system with seatbelts ......... 140
Installing child restraint system with top straps ....... 145
Child safety Airbag precautions ............... 118
Battery precautions ...... 459, 480 Child-protectors .......................55
Child restraint system............130
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................80
Installing child restraints ........136
Moon roof precautions ............95
Power window lock switch.......90
Power window precautions .....92
Removed key battery precautions .........................477
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................83
Seat belt precautions ..............81
Seat heater precautions ........405
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................424
Interior ...................................427
Seat belts ..............................428
Clock .................................184, 198
Compass ...................................418
Condenser ................................454
Console box .............................390
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............553
Cruise control...........................218
Cup holder ................................393
Curtain shield airbags .............110
Customizable features.............590
Daytime running light
system ....................................204
Defogger Rear window .........................281
Dimension.................................560
Dinghy towing ..........................262
Display Shift position and shift range...................................172
Trip information .............184, 198
Warning messages ...............528
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....436
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Smart key systemEntry function ..........................28
Starting the engine ........163, 167
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................468
Storage location .................... 529
Spark plug ................................566
Specifications...........................560
Speech command switch
*...... 351
Speedometer ............................ 178
Steering Adjustment .............................. 84
Audio switches ......................313
Column lock release..............165
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 491
Wattage .................................571
Storage feature.........................388
Storage precautions ................238
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................556
Sun visors.................................400
Sunshade Roof......................................... 96
Switch Engine switch ................163, 167
Fog light switch ..................... 214
Ignition switch................163, 167
Light switches........................ 202
Power back door .....................59
Power door lock switch ...........54
Power window switch ..............90
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 217
Window lock switch ................. 90
Wipers and washer switch ....215 Tachometer .............................. 178
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 491
Switch ................................... 202
Wattage................................. 571
Talk switch
*............................. 351
Telephone switch
*.................. 351
Theft deterrent system Alarm..................................... 104
Engine immobilizer system ... 101
Theft prevention labels ........... 107
Tire inflation pressure ............. 468
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 462
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 582
Size ....................................... 578
Tire identification number...... 577
Uniform tire quality grading ... 580
Tires Chains ................................... 245
Checking ............................... 461
If you have a flat tire.............. 529
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Information ............................ 575
Pressure warning system...... 462
Replacing .............................. 529
Rotating tires ......................... 461
Size ....................................... 569
Snow tires ............................. 245
Spare tire .............................. 529
Tonneau cover ......................... 409
Tools ......................................... 529
Total load capacity .................. 243
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 262
Emergency towing ................ 505
Trailer towing ........................ 250
TRAC ......................................... 226
Traction control ....................... 226
Trailer towing ........................... 250
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