wheel torque TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
NOTICE
■
While driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in “P”. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have your Toyota dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as pos-
sible.
The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
When the Enhanced VSC/TRAC are operating
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if the front wheels (2WD
models) or four wheels (AWD
models) spin, the slip indicator
light flashes to indicate that the
Enhanced VSC/TRAC have
been engaged.
■Active Torque Control 4WD (if equipped)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
according to driving conditions, helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where the system will switch to AWD
are when cornering, going uphill, star ting off or accelerating, and when
the road surface is slippery due to snow or rain etc.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
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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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels
on the ground.
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Active Torque Control 4WD
system.

572 5-1. Essential information
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage when towing a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and Active
Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) when towing using a
wheel-lift type truck
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle wh en towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ Recreational towing (beh ind motor home, etc.)
Never dinghy tow your vehicle to prevent causing serious damage to the
Active Torque Control 4WD system (AWD models) and transmission.
( P. 274)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transmission. If towing from the
rear, use a towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the trans-
mission and Active Torque Control 4WD
system. Use a towing dolly.

580 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 4.0 gal. (15.0
L, 3.3 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.

(if equipped) Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion. Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
(if equipped) Low windshield washer
fluid level warning light
Indicates that the wind-
shield washer fluid level is
too low. Add washer fluid.

(AWD models) Active Torque Control
4WD system warning light
When the light blinks:
The system has been over-
loaded and front-wheel
drive has been automati-
cally engaged.
Drop your speed or stop the
vehicle until the light stops
blinking. (Do not stop the
engine.)
When the light comes on:
Malfunction in the Active
Torque Control 4WD sys-
tem. Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_U (OM73013U)
CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot.
Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf
(103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheels may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the wheel while the vehicle is moving.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered ends facing inward. (
P. 534)
■ Replacing a flat tire for vehicles with power back door
In cases such as when replacing tires, make sure to turn off the power back
door main switch (
P. 58). Failure to do so may cause the back door to
operate unintentionally if the power back door switch is accidentally touched,
resulting in hands and fingers being caught and injured.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Tires and wheels
Type A
Tire sizeP245/50R20 102H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions Front tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 99 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law) Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
to the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size20  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

636 6-1. Specifications
VENZA_U (OM73013U)Type B
Spare tire
Tire sizeP245/55R19 103S
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Driving under normal conditions
Front tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear tires:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds above 99 mph
(160 km/h) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law) Add 3 psi (20 kPa, 0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
to the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size19  7 1/2 J
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Tire sizeT165/90D18 107M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Wheel size18 x 4T
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............536
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................278
Manual air conditioning
system ................................288
ABS ...........................................230
Active head restraint ................. 67
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 231
Air conditioning filter............... 536
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............536
Automatic air conditioning system ................................278
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...113
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 117
Airbag warning light............... 578
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............113
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................117
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........124
General airbag precautions ...117
Locations of airbags ..............109
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................122
Proper driving posture ...107, 117
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 113
Side airbag precautions ........ 117
SRS airbags .......................... 109
Alarm ......................................... 102
Antenna.....................................306
Anti-lock brake system............230
Armrest .....................................468
Audio input
*............................. 349 Audio system
*
A/V input port ........................ 396
Antenna................................. 306
Audio input ............................ 349
AUX port ............................... 349
CD player/changer ................ 309
iPod ....................................... 329
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 319
Optimal use ........................... 344
Portable music player ........... 349
Radio..................................... 300
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 372
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 350
USB memory......................... 336
Video CD............................... 390
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 278
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 203
Automatic High Beam ............. 204
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 168
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................... 605
S mode.................................. 170
AUX port
*................................. 349
Auxiliary box ............................ 458
A/V input port
*......................... 396
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