TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
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CAUTION
■
Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
● Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
● Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
● Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

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NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota deal-
ers or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and atta chment of snow tires affects the
operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function cor-
rectly when tire chains are fitted.

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Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-and-load-carrying
vehicle. Towing a trailer can have an adverse impact on handling,
performance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your
safety and the safety of others, you must not overload your vehicle
or trailer. You must also ensure that you are using appropriate tow-
ing equipment, that the towing equipment has been installed cor-
rectly and used properly, and that you employ the requisite driving
habits.
Vehicle-trailer stability and br aking performance are affected by
trailer stability, brake performance and setting, trailer brakes, the
hitch and hitch systems (if equipped).
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with your trailer’s ch aracteristics and operating condi-
tions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer fo r commercial purposes.
Contact your Toyota dealer for fu rther information about additional
requirements such as a towing kit, etc.

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Towing related terms■ GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The maximum allowable gross
combination weight. The gross
combination weight is the sum of
the total vehicle weight (including
the occupants, cargo and any
optional equipment installed on
the vehicle) and the weight of the
trailer being towed (including the
cargo in the trailer).
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)

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GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
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 weight.
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The maximum allowable gross
axle weight. The gross axle
weight is the load placed on
each axle (front and rear).
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR
Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

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TWR (Trailer Weight Rating)
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The maximum allowable gross
trailer weight. The gross trailer
weight is the sum of the trailer
weight and the weight of the
cargo in the trailer.
TWR is calculated assuming
base vehicle with one driver, one
front passenger, towing package
(if available), hitch and hitch sys-
tems (if required).
Additional optional equipment,
passengers and cargo in the vehi-
cle will reduce the trailer weight
rating so as not to exceed
GCWR, GVWR and GAWR.
2GR-FE engine (With towing
package): If the gross trailer
weight exceeds 3000 lb. (1360
kg), it is recommended to use a
trailer with 2 or more axles.
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
(With brakes)
(With brakes)

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Unbraked TWR (Unbraked Trailer Weight Rating)
The trailer weight rating for tow-
ing a trailer without a trailer ser-
vice brake system.
■ Tongue Weight
2GR-FE engine (Without towing package) and 1AR-FE engine
The load placed on the trailer
hitch ball. ( P. 261)
2GR-FE engine (With towing package)
(Without brakes)

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Weight limits
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed TWR described in the
table. ( P. 260)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. ( P. 260)
●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.
● If the gross trailer weight is over the unbraked TWR, trailer service
brakes are required.
● Vehicles with a towing package: If the gross trailer weight is over
2000 lbs. (907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is
required.

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GCWR, TWR and Unbraked TWR Confirm that the gross trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross
vehicle weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight are all within the
limits.
■ GCWR
*and TWR*
Vehicles without towing package
Vehicles with towing package
■ Unbraked TWR
*
1AR-FE engine
2500 lb. (1135 kg)
2GR-FE engine
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
*: These models meet the tow-vehicle trailering requirement of
SAE International per SAE J2807.
EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
1AR-FE engine 2WD 5960 lb. (2700 kg)
1000 lb. (450 kg)
AWD 6160 lb. (2790 kg)
2GR-FE engine 2WD 6095 lb. (2765 kg)
AWD 6270 lb. (2845 kg)
EngineDriving
systemGCWRTWR
1AR-FE engine 2WD 7460 lb. (3380 kg)
2500 lb. (1135 kg)
AWD 7660 lb. (3475 kg)
2GR-FE engine 2WD 8595 lb. (3895 kg)
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
AWD 8770 lb. (3975 kg)