parking brake TOYOTA VENZA 2010 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 ............................ 48
Back door ............................. 54
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 64
Rear seats ............................ 67
Head restraints ..................... 70
Seat belts ............................. 72
Steering wheel ..................... 79
Inside rear view mirror.......... 80
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................. 88
Sunshade ............................. 91 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 96
Alarm .................................... 99
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 102
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 103
SRS airbags ....................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 119
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 131
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 157
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 161
Automatic transmission ...... 164
Turn signal lever ................. 169
Parking brake ..................... 170
Horn .................................... 171
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 196
P. 169
P. 207Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 208
P. 210
Gauges and meters P. 172
Glove box P. 431
Fuel filler door opener P. 92
Hood opener P. 482
SRS knee airbag P. 105
Multi-information display P. 178
Bottle holder P. 437
Parking brake pedal P. 170
Horn P. 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 157

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 146
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 157
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 161
Automatic transmission .... 164
Turn signal lever .............. 169
Parking brake ................... 170
Horn ................................. 171
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 172
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 175
Multi-information display (TFT type) ...................... 178
Multi-information display (LCD type) ..................... 192 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 196
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ..................... 200
Fog light switch ................ 207
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 208
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 211
Rear view monitor system ........................... 214
Hill-start assist control ...... 218
Driving assist systems ..... 220
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 226
Cargo and luggage .......... 231
Vehicle load limits ............ 236
Winter driving tips ............ 238
Trailer towing ................... 243
Dinghy towing .................. 255

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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. 157, 161
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. ( P. 164)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 170)
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. 164)
■ Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 170)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 164)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
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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.
■Starting off on a hill
Hill-start assist control will operate. ( P. 218)
■ 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. 605)

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CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to "D" while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to "N" while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when "N" is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 554
● 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. 165)
● 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
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When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-
shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an
accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
● Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than “P” or “N”, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or ba ckward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

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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.