towing capacity TOYOTA VENZA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capa city) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5
 150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex ceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. ( P. 249)

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Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) and cargo capacity.
■Total load capacity: 895 lb. (405 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants is within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Trailer Weight Rating (TWR)
Without towing package: 1000 lb. (450 kg)
With towing package:
2GR-FE engine
3500 lb. (1585 kg)
1AR-FE engine
2500 lb. (1135 kg)
Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) means the maximum gross trailer
weight (trailer weight plus its ca rgo weight) that your vehicle is
able to tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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Weight limits● The gross trailer weight must never exceed TWR described in the
table. ( P. 263)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. ( P. 263)
●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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CAUTION
■Trailer towing precautions
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance
with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so
could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability
and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and
performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing
a trailer.
■ To avoid accident or injury
● Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.
● Vehicles with a towing package: If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb.
(907 kg), a sway control device with sufficient capacity is required.
● Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads
as close to the trailer axle as possible.
● Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the
speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,
whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross-
winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you
experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow
down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of
which you experience the instability.
● Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.
● Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: 2WD models
*3: AWD models
*4: 2GR-FE engine
*5: 1AR-FE engine
Overall length189.0 in. (4800 mm)
Overall width75.0 in. (1905 mm)
Overall height*163.4 in. (1610 mm)
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
Tread
Front64.2 in. (1630 mm)
Rear64.4 in. (1635 mm)*2
64.2 in. (1630 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)895 lb. (405 kg)
Trailer
Weight
Rating
(TWR)Without towing
package1000 lb. (450 kg)
With towing
package3500 lb. (1585 kg)*4
2500 lb. (1135 kg)*5

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Cooling system
Capacity
2GR-FE engineWith towing package: 10.9 qt. (10.3 L, 9.1 Imp.qt.)
Without towing package: 10.7 qt. (10.1 L, 8.9 Imp.qt.)
1AR-FE engine7.5 qt. (7.1 L, 6.2 Imp.qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.

546 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 210
Defogger
Rear window .........................290
Dimension.................................480
Dinghy towing .......................... 277
Display Shift position and shift range...................................180
Trip information ............. 192, 204
Warning messages ............... 446
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 353
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............299
Wattage .................................492
Door lock Back door ................................56
Side door ................................. 50
Wireless remote control key .... 45
Doors Back door ................................56
Side door ................................. 50
Side mirrors .............................91
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 435
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 162
Correct posture ..................... 115
Procedures............................ 160
Utility vehicle precautions......239
Winter driving tips.................. 251
Driving position memory...........73
Electric power steering ...........231
Electronic key If your electronic key
battery is discharged...393, 463 Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 446
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 463
If the engine will not start ...... 458
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 461
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 466
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 432
If the warning light turns on ... 432
If you have a flat tire ............. 447
If you lose your keys ............. 462
If you think something is wrong .................................. 429
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 476
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 425
If your vehicle overheats ....... 471
Emergency flashers................. 424
Engine
Compartment ........................ 361
Engine switch ................ 171, 175
Hood ..................................... 357
How to start the engine ......................... 171, 175
Identification number............. 481
If the engine will not start ...... 458
Ignition switch ............... 171, 175
Overheating .......................... 471
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 486
Checking ............................... 367
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 251D
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Switch
Driving position memory switches ............................... 73
Emergency flasher switch .... 424
Engine switch ............... 171, 175
Fog light switch..................... 219
Ignition switch ............... 171, 175
Light switches ....................... 208
Power back door .................... 56
Power door lock switch........... 51
Power window switch ............. 95
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 225
Steering wheel switches
*..... 294
Window lock switch ................ 95
Wipers and washer switch.... 221
Tachometer .............................. 186
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 417
Switch ................................... 208
Wattage ................................ 492
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 110
Engine immobilizer system... 107
Theft prevention labels ........... 114
Tire inflation pressure ............ 383
Tire pressure warning system ................................... 377
Tire information
Glossary ............................... 505
Size ...................................... 501
Tire identification number ..... 500
Uniform tire quality grading .. 503 Tires
Chains ...................................253
Checking ...............................376
If you have a flat tire ..............447
Inflation pressure...................383
Information ............................498
Pressure warning system ......377
Replacing ..............................447
Rotating tires .........................376
Size .......................................490
Snow tires .............................251
Spare tire...............................447
Tonneau cover .........................325
Tools .........................................447
Total load capacity...................249
Towing Dinghy towing........................277
Emergency towing.................425
Trailer towing.........................256
TRAC .........................................231
Traction control........................231
Trailer towing ...........................256
Trip information display ............................192, 204
Trip meter .................................186
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .....414, 417
Switch....................................183
Wattage .................................492
USB port AUX port/USB port ................298
Utility vehicle precautions ......239
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.