park assist TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 161
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 165
Automatic transmission ....... 168
Turn signal lever ................. 173
Parking brake ...................... 174
Horn .................................... 175
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 179
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 182
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 196 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 200
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights)........................ 204
Fog light switch................... 211
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 213
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 219
Rear view monitor system .............................. 223
Hill-start assist control ........ 228
Driving assist systems ........ 230
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 236
Cargo and luggage ............. 241
Vehicle load limits............... 246
Winter driving tips ............... 248
Trailer towing ...................... 253
Dinghy towing ..................... 274
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 161
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 165
Automatic transmission .... 168
Turn signal lever .............. 173
Parking brake ................... 174
Horn ................................. 175
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 176
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 179
Multi-information display (TFT type) ...................... 182
Multi-information display (LCD type) ..................... 196 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ............... 200
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ..................... 204
Fog light switch ................ 211
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 213
Rear window wiper and washer ........................... 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 219
Rear view monitor system ........................... 223
Hill-start assist control ...... 228
Driving assist systems ..... 230
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 236
Cargo and luggage .......... 241
Vehicle load limits ............ 246
Winter driving tips ............ 248
Trailer towing ................... 253
Dinghy towing .................. 274

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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. 228)
■ 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
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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 br aking 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. 620.
● 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. 169)
● 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
■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.

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Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
The system operates in the following situations:
• The shift lever is in a position other than “P”.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
● While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper-
ating conditions explained above have been met.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.

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■Hill-start assist control buzzer
● When hill-start assist control is activated, the buzzer will sound once.
● In the following situations, hill-start assist control will be canceled and the
buzzer will sound twice.
• No attempt is made to drive the vehicle within approximately 2 seconds
of releasing the brake pedal.
• The shift lever is moved to “P”.
• The parking brake is applied.
• The brake pedal is depressed again.
■ If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■Hill-start assist control
● Do not overly rely on hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control may
not operate effectively on extremely steep inclines or roads covered in ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not intended to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline for an extended
period of time, as doing so may lead to an accident.

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Alphabetical index
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Back door
Back door ............................... 56
Wireless remote control key ... 45
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 562
Wattage ................................ 637
Battery Checking .............................. 518
If the vehicle has discharged battery ............................... 610
Bluetooth
® audio*.................. 354
Bluetooth® phone*................. 407
Bottle holder ............................ 457
Brake Fluid...................................... 516
Parking brake ....................... 174
Brake assist ............................. 230
Break-in tips ............................ 152
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 177
Care Exterior ................................. 486
Interior .................................. 489
Seat belts ............................. 490
Cargo capacity ........................ 241
Cargo hooks ............................ 471
CD player/changer
*................ 309
Chains ...................................... 250
Child-protectors ........................ 52 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........129
Booster seats, installation .....135
Convertible seats, definition .............................129
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................135
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........123
Infant seats, definition ...........129
Infant seats, installation.........135
Installing child restraint system with lower
anchorages .........................136
Installing child restraint
system with seatbelts..........139
Installing child restraint system with top straps ........144
Child safety Airbag precautions ................117
Battery precautions .......520, 542
Child-protectors .......................52
Child restraint system............129
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................77
Installing child restraints ........135
Moon roof precautions ............93
Power window lock switch.......87
Power window precautions .....90
Removed key battery precautions .........................539
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................80
Seat belt precautions ..............78
Seat heater precautions ........467
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.