torque TOYOTA VENZA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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NOTICE
■
While driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● 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.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
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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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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
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CAUTION
■When TRAC and VSC are off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As there are systems to help ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn off TRAC and VSC unless necessary.
■ When the 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 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.

290 2-5. Driving information
VENZA_OM_OM73023U_(U)If using a weight distributing hitch when towing, return the front
axle to the same weight as before the trailer connection.
If front axle weight cannot be
measured directly, measure the front
fender height above the front axle before connection. Adjust weight
distributing hitch torque until fr ont fender is returned to the same
height as before connection.
The gross trailer weight, gross axle weight and tongue weight can
be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing sta-
tion, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of Toyota hitch/brac ket for your vehicle. For details,
contact your Toyota dealer.
● If you wish to install a trailer hitch, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Use only a hitch that c onforms to the gross trailer weight require-
ment of your vehicle.
● Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
● Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coating of grease.
● Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer.
After removing the hitch, seal any mounting hole in the vehicle
body to prevent entry of any substances into the vehicle.

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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.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Driver’s side instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1RR DOOR20 APower windows
2RL DOOR20 APower windows
3FR DOOR20 APower windows
4FR FOG15 AFog lights
5OBD7.5 AOn-board diagnosis system
6FL DOOR20 APower windows
7STOP10 AStop lights, vehicle stability con-
trol system
8AM17.5 AStarting system
9ECU-B NO.27.5 ASteering sensor, air conditioning
system, power windows
104WD7.5 AActive Torque Control 4WD

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11SEAT HTR20 ASeat heaters
12S/ROOF25 AElectric moon roof
13TA I L10 ASide marker lights, tail lights,
license plate light
14PA N E L5 A
Emergency flashers, audio sys-
tem, clock, instrument panel light
control, glove box light, console
box light, steering switches, out-
side rear view mirror defoggers,
seat heaters, vehicle stability
control system, shift lever light
15ECU-IG NO.110 A
Multiplex communication sys-
tem, electric moon roof, power
back door, seat heaters, Active
Torque Control 4WD, audio sys-
tem, Automatic High Beam
16RR WASHER15 ARear window washer
17A/C NO.210 AAir conditioning system
18FR WASHER20 AWindshield washer
19ECU-IG NO.27.5 A
Vehicle stability control sys-
tem, automatic headlight level-
ing system, yaw rate & G
sensor, steering sensor, shift
lock system, tire pressure
warning system, automatic
transmission, electric power
steering
FuseAmpereCircuit

560 5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck (2WD models)
When raising the vehicle from the rear, ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clear-
ance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed from the rear.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ 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 mod-
els) and transmission. (P. 302)

568 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.
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.

584 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
VENZA_OM_OM73023U_(U)Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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STEP4
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