ABS TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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CAUTION
■
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and the SRS airbag warning
lights not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 576)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart
key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
(if equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1, 3

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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h eavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Maintains drive power and prevent the front wheels (2WD models) or
four wheels (AWD models) from spinning when starting the vehicle or
accelerating on slippery roads.
■Hill-start assist control
P. 228
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
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■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF
switch has not been pressed
TRAC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC and Enhanced VSC
Vehicles with smart key system
Turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off after turning off the TRAC
and Enhanced VSC will automatically re-enable them.
Vehicles without smart key system
Turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position after turning off the
TRAC and Enhanced VSC will automatically re-enable them.
■ Automatic TRAC reactivation
If only the TRAC is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle speed
increases.
■ Automatic TRAC and Enha nced VSC reactivation
If the TRAC and Enhanced VSC are turned off, the systems will not turn on
even when vehicle speed increases.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRAC and
Enhanced VSC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.

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■EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reduced effectiveness of EPS system
The effectiveness of EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
CAUTION
■The ABS does not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded.
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS is operating may exceed that of nor-
mal conditions
The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with pothol es or roads with uneven roads
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC is operating.
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CAUTION
■When TRAC and Enhanced VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As there are systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force, do
not turn off TRAC and Enhanced VSC unless necessary.
■ When the Enhanced VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully.
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the
indicator light flashes.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total
load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the speci-
fied tire pressure level.
The ABS and Enhanced VSC will not function correctly if different tires are
fitted on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
■ Active Torque Control 4WD system
● The AWD system of this vehicle is intended to ensure driving stability on
normal roads. It is not designed for use in demanding situations such as
rally driving.
● Take care when driving on slippery road surfaces.

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2-5. Driving information
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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the
trailer’s wheels when parking. Ap ply the parking brake firmly, and
put the transmission in P. Avoid pa rking on a slope, but if unavoid-
able, do so only after performing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blo cks under both the vehicle’s
and trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
● When restarting after parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep
the brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
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STEP4
STEP5
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Maintenance and care
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■
Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

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FuseAmpereCircuit
1AC 115V15 APower outlet
2DEICER20 AWindshield wiper de-icer
3INJ NO.115 A
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multi-port fuel injec-
tion system
4INJ NO.215 AIgniter system
5EFI NO.215 A
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multi-port fuel injec-
tion system
6EFI NO.310 A
Multi-port fuel injection system/
sequential multi-port fuel injec-
tion system
7HEATER50 AAir conditioning system
8ABS NO.150 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
9FA N M A I N*150 AElectric cooling fan
10ABS NO.230 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle
stability control system
11CDS FAN*230 AElectric cooling fan
12RDI FAN*230 AElectric cooling fan
13FA N M A I N*140 AElectric cooling fan
14PBD30 APower back door
15RR DEF30 ARear window defogger
16ALT
140 A*3
or
120 A
*3
Charging system, HEATER,
ABS NO.1, FAN MAIN, ABS
NO.2, PBD, RR DEF, MIR HTR,
DEICER
17EPS80 AElectric power steering
18ST/AM230 AStarting system
19DOOR NO.120 APower door lock system
20STR LOCK20 ASteering lock system
21SEC HORN7.5 ASEC HORN
22AM27.5 AMultiplex communication sys-
tem, starting system
23ALT-S7.5 ACharging system

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Maintenance and care
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Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
After installing the light bulb, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
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STEP3
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Headlight high beams and daytime running lights
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3