brake TOYOTA VENZA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key
system) ............................. 175
Automatic transmission ....... 178
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ...................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 192
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 204 2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 208
Automatic High Beam......... 212
Fog light switch................... 219
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer....................... 225
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 227
Driving assist systems ........ 231
Hill-start assist control ........ 237
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 239
Cargo and luggage ............. 244
Vehicle load limits............... 249
Winter driving tips ............... 251
Trailer towing ...................... 256
Dinghy towing ..................... 277
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 208
P. 183
P. 219
Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 221
P. 225
Gauges and meters P. 186
Glove box P. 304
Fuel filler door opener P. 103
Hood opener P. 357
SRS knee airbag P. 117
Multi-information display
P. 192, 204
Bottle holder P. 310
Parking brake pedal P. 184
Horn P. 185
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 171
Navigation system*
Audio system* P. 292

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) .......................... 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 175
Automatic transmission .... 178
Turn signal lever .............. 183
Parking brake ................... 184
Horn ................................. 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 186
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 189
Multi-information display (TFT type) ...................... 192
Multi-information display (LCD type) ..................... 204 2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 208
Automatic High Beam ...... 212
Fog light switch ................ 219
Windshield wipers and washer .................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer .................... 225
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 227
Driving assist systems ..... 231
Hill-start assist control ...... 237
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions .................... 239
Cargo and luggage .......... 244
Vehicle load limits ............ 249
Winter driving tips ............ 251
Trailer towing ................... 256
Dinghy towing .................. 277

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 171, 175
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. ( P. 178)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 184)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P” or “N”.
(P. 178)
■ Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 184)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 178)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
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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. 237)
■ 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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■Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
● The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.
This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodi-
cally or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding-down.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 483)

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CAUTION
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When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident
that could result in death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator
pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in “R”.
Doing so may result in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehi-
cle can cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a
serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.