TOYOTA VENZA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the multi-information display and a buzzer.
Always check the surrounding area when using this system.
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns Intuitive parking assist
on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.

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DisplayWhen the sensors detect an obstacle, a graphic is shown on the multi
information display depending on the position and distance to the
obstacle.
Front corner sensor operation
Rear corner sensor operation
Back sensor operation

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The distance display and buzzer
When a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of and the approxi-
mate distance to the obstacle are displayed and the buzzer sounds.
■ Corner sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehi cle approaches within the fol-
lowing distances to an obstacle. The indicator flashes and the
buzzer sounds when the system is operating.
Front
Rear
Approximate distance to obstacleIndicator and buzzer / Color
1.6 to 1.3 ft. (50 to 40 cm) Intermittent / yellow
1.3 to 1.0 ft. (40 to 30 cm) Fast intermittent / yellow
1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less Continuous / red
Approximate distance to obstacleIndicator and buzzer / Color
2.0 to 1.5 ft. (60 to 45 cm) Intermittent / yellow
1.5 to 1.0 ft. (45 to 30 cm) Fast intermittent / yellow
1.0 ft. (30 cm) or less Continuous / red

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Back sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the ve hicle approaches within the fol-
lowing distances to an obstacle. The indicator flashes and the
buzzer sounds when the system is operating.
Approximate distance to obstacleIndicator and buzzer / Color
4.9 to 2.0 ft. (150 to 60 cm) Slow intermittent / yellow
2.0 to 1.5 ft. (60 to 45 cm) Intermittent / yellow
1.5 to 1.1 ft. (45 to 35 cm) Fast intermittent / yellow
1.1 ft. (35 cm) or less Continuous / red

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Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
Approximately 2.0 ft. (60 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that
the sensors cannot detect obsta-
cles that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.

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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
of your vehicle
■ If the display flashes and a message is displayed
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■Certification (Canada only)
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
CAUTION
■Caution when using the Intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely
and possibly cause an accident.
●Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
● Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
NOTICE
■Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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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 heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock w hen the brakes are applied sud-
denly, 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 situa-
tion.
■ VSC (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 mod-
els) or four wheels (AWD models) from spinning when starting
the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■ EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to re duce the amount of effort needed
to turn the steering wheel.
■ Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by cont rolling steering performance.
■ Hill-start assist control
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When the TRAC/VSC system are operating
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems
are operating.
■Active Torque Control 4WD (if equipped)
Automatically switches from fr ont-wheel drive to AWD (All-
Wheel Drive) according to driving conditions, helping to ensure
reliable handling and stability. Ex amples of conditions where the
system will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill,
starting off or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery
due to snow or rain etc.

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Disabling the TRAC systemIf the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn
the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it. To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release
The TRAC OFF indicator light will
come on.
Push again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC system
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for
more than 3 seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
●The TRAC OFF indicator light and VSC OFF indicator light will
come on.
● Press again to turn the systems back on.