parking brake TOYOTA VENZA 2011 (in English) Owner's Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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CAUTION
■
When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of death or\
seri-
ous injury.
● When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body or get underneath the vehicle supported
only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level firm ground, firmly set the parking brake and put
the shift lever in “P”.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

550 5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel lift-type truckFrom the front (2WD models) Release the parking brake.
From the front (AWD models) Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake systemThis light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released, the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to “P”.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Jack handle Jack
Wheel nut
wrench
Spare tire
Deck boards
Luggage floor cover

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shif t lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
To prevent damage to the
cover, cover the tip of the
screwdriver with a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

616 6-1. Specifications
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Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N, 51kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67.4 lbf (300 N,30.6 kgf).
Steering
Pedal clearance *11.1 in. (28 mm) Min.
Pedal free play0.04  0.12 in. (1.0  3.0 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake adjustment *24  6 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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Alphabetical index
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If the vehicle has discharged
battery ............................... 593
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 241
Bluetooth
® audio..................... 338
Bluetooth® phone.................... 391
Bottle holder ............................ 441
Brake Fluid...................................... 500
Parking brake ....................... 172
Brake assist ............................. 223
Break-in tips ............................ 150
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 175
Care Exterior ................................. 470
Interior .................................. 473
Seat belts ............................. 474
Cargo capacity ........................ 234
Cargo hooks ............................ 455
CD player/changer .................. 293
Chains ...................................... 243
Child-protectors ........................ 50
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ....... 127
Booster seats, installation .... 133
Convertible seats, definition............................. 127
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 133
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 121
Infant seats, definition .......... 127
Infant seats, installation ........ 133
Installing child restraint system with lower
anchorages ........................ 134
Installing child restraint
system with seatbelts ......... 137
Installing child restraint system with top straps ....... 142 Child safety
Airbag precautions ................115
Battery precautions .......504, 525
Child-protectors .......................50
Child restraint system............127
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................75
Installing child restraints ........133
Moon roof precautions ............91
Power window lock switch.......85
Power window precautions .....88
Removed key battery precautions .........................522
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................78
Seat belt precautions ..............76
Seat heater precautions ........450
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................470
Interior ...................................473
Seat belts ..............................474
Clock .................................180, 194
Compass ...................................464
Condenser ................................499
Console box .............................436
Cooling system
Engine overheating ...............598
Cruise control...........................213
Cup holder ................................439
Curtain shield airbags .............107
Customizable features.............638
Daytime running light
system ....................................199
Defogger Rear window .........................278
Dimension.................................606
Dinghy towing ..........................258
Display Shift position and shift range...................................168
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Overhead console ................... 438
Overheating, Engine ............... 598
Parking brake .......................... 172
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 536
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 619
Personal lights Switch ................................... 432
Wattage ................................ 619
Power back door ....................... 54
Power outlet............................. 447
Power windows ......................... 85
Radiator.................................... 499
Radio ........................................ 284
Rear seat entertainment system ................................... 356
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................. 67
Folding down rear seatback ... 67
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 536
Wattage ................................ 619
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 536
Wattage ................................ 619
Rear view mirror
Inside ...................................... 80
Outside ................................... 82
Compass .............................. 464
Rear view monitor system...... 216
Rear window defogger............ 278
Rear window wiper.................. 212
Replacing Fuses.................................... 526
Key battery ........................... 522
Light bulbs ............................ 536
Tires ..................................... 574
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 648 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............73
Automatic Locking Retractor ...............................74
Child restraint system installation ...........................133
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................474
Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................74
How to wear your seat belt......72
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................75
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............74
Reminder light .......................561
Seat belt extenders .................75
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ................649
Seat belt pretensioners ...........73
Seat heaters..............................450
Seating capacity.......................239
Seats Adjustment precautions........... 66
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............133
Cleaning ................................473
Front seat adjustment .............64
Head restraint..........................70
Properly sitting in the seat .....105
Rear seat adjustment ..............67
Seat heaters ..........................450
Service reminder indicators ..............................177
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........166
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................588
Shift lock system .....................588
Shopping bag hooks ...............455
Side airbags..............................107
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