towing capacity TOYOTA VENZA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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Capacity and distributionCargo 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 trailer, 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. 274)

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Weight limits
● The gross trailer weight must never exceed TWR described in the
table. ( P. 288)
● The gross combination weight must never exceed the GCWR
described in the table. ( P. 288)
●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
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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 instabilit y 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.

678 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 214
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 316
Dimension................................. 612
Dinghy towing .......................... 302
Display Fuel consumption information .......................... 210
Shift position and shift range................................... 182
Trip information ............. 194, 206
Warning messages ............... 578
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 483
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 430
Wattage ................................. 624
Door lock
Back door ................................56
Side door .................................50
Wireless remote control key ....45
Doors
Back door ................................56
Side door .................................50
Side mirrors .............................92
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 567
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 164
Correct posture ..................... 117
Procedures ............................ 162
Utility vehicle precautions...... 264
Winter driving tips.................. 276
Driving position memory...........73
Electric power steering ........... 256
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged... 523, 595 Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 578
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 595
If the engine will not start ...... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 593
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 598
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 564
If the warning light turns on ... 564
If you have a flat tire ............. 579
If you lose your keys ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 608
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ....... 603
Emergency flashers................. 554
Engine
Compartment ........................ 491
Engine switch ................ 173, 177
Hood ..................................... 487
How to start the engine ......................... 173, 177
Identification number............. 613
If the engine will not start ...... 590
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Overheating .......................... 603
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 497
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 276D
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Switch
Driving position memory switches ............................... 73
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 173, 177
Fog light switch..................... 223
Ignition switch ............... 173, 177
Intuitive parking assist switch ................................. 235
Light switches ....................... 212
Power back door .................... 56
Power door lock switch........... 51
Power window switch ............. 96
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 229
Steering wheel switches ..................... 323, 396
Talk switch
*......................... 426
Telephone switches.............. 396
Window lock switch ................ 96
Wipers and washer switch.... 225
Tachometer .............................. 188
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 547
Switch ................................... 212
Wattage ................................ 624
Talk switch
*............................. 426
Telephone switches ................ 396
Theft deterrent system Alarm .................................... 112
Engine immobilizer system... 109
Theft prevention labels ........... 116
Tire inflation pressure ............ 513
Tire pressure warning system ................................... 507 Tire information
Glossary ................................637
Size .......................................633
Tire identification number ......632
Uniform tire quality grading ...635
Tires
Chains ...................................278
Checking ...............................506
If you have a flat tire ..............579
Inflation pressure...................513
Information ............................630
Pressure warning system ......507
Replacing ..............................579
Rotating tires .........................506
Size .......................................622
Snow tires .............................276
Spare tire...............................579
Tonneau cover .........................456
Tools .........................................579
Total load capacity...................274
Towing Dinghy towing........................302
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................281
TRAC .........................................256
Traction control........................256
Trailer towing ...........................281
Trip information
display ............................194, 206
Trip meter .................................188
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .....544, 547
Switch....................................185
Wattage .................................624
USB port ...................................325
Utility vehicle precautions ......264
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.