towing capacity TOYOTA VENZA 2011 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. 239)

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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 on the Certification
Label.
● The gross axle weight on each
axle must never exceed the
GAWR indicated on the Certi-
fication 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
VENZA_U (OM73008U)
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
VENZA_U (OM73008U)
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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Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 258
Emergency towing ................ 549
Trailer towing ........................ 246
TRAC ........................................ 223
Traction control ....................... 223
Trailer towing........................... 246
Trip information display ........................... 180, 194
Trip meter................................. 174
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 536
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 619
Utility vehicle precautions...... 229
Valet key..................................... 26
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 446
Wattage ................................ 619
Vanity mirrors .......................... 446
Vehicle identification number................................... 607
Vehicle stability control .......... 223
VSC ........................................... 223
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 558
Open door ........................... 561
Seat belt reminder ................ 561
Warning lights Active Torque Control 4WD system................................ 561
Automatic headlight leveling system................................ 559
Anti-lock brake system ......... 560
Brake system........................ 558
Charging system .... .............. 559 Electric power steering ..........559
Engine oil maintenance ......... 561
Engine oil pressure ...............559
Low fuel level ........................561
Malfunction indicator lamp ....559
Master warning......................561
Open door .............................561
Seat belt reminder .................561
SRS airbags ..........................560
Tire pressure .........................561
Washer fluid ..........................561
Warning messages ..................573
Washer
Checking ...............................505
Preparing and checking before winter .......................241
Switch....................................210
Washing and waxing ...............470
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................234
Load limits .............................239
Weight ...................................606
Wheels ......................................517
Window glasses ........................85
Window lock switch ...................85
Windows Power windows .......................85
Rear window defogger ..........278
Washer ..................................210
Windshield wiper de-icer.........278
Windshield wipers ...........210, 472
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............522
Wireless remote control key ....43
WMA disc ..................................303
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.