2012 TOYOTA SIENNA torque

224 2-1. Driving procedures
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving. If the brake pedal is depressed while driving with the accelerator
pedal depressed, driving torque may be restrained.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always shift the shift lever to 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.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle may make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle may lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( P. 745, 747)

328 2-4. Using other driving systems
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
When the Enhanced VSC/TRAC systems are operatingIf the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator light
flashes to indicate that the
Enhanced VSC/TRAC systems
are operating.
A buzzer (intermittent) sounds to
indicate that VSC is operating.
■Active Torque Control 4WD (AWD models only)
Automatically switches from front-wheel drive to AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
according to driving conditions, helping to ensure reliable handling and
stability. Examples of conditions where the system will switch to AWD
are when cornering, going uphill, star ting off or accelerating, and when
the road surface is slippery due to snow or rain etc.
■ VDIM (Vehicle Dynamics In tegrated Management) (if
equipped)
Provides integrated control of the ABS, brake assist, TRAC, VSC, hill-
start assist control, and EPS systems
Helps to maintain vehicle stability when swerving on slippery road sur-
faces by controlling the brakes and engine output
■ PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
P. 336

332 2-4. Using other driving systems
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
CAUTION
■When Enhanced VSC is activated
The slip indicator light flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive
carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care
when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
■ When TRAC and VSC systems are turned off
Be especially careful and drive at a speed appropriate to the road condi-
tions. As these are the systems to ensure vehicle stability and driving force,
do not turn the TRAC and VSC systems off unless necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size and of the same brand, tread
pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are
inflated to the recommended tire pressure level.
The ABS and Enhanced VSC systems will not function correctly if different
tires are installed 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.

362 2-5. Driving information
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Trailer Tongue Weight● A recommended tongue weight varies in accordance with the types
of trailers or towing as described below.
● To ensure the recommended values shown below, the trailer must
be loaded by referring to the following instructions.
• Tongue Weight
The gross trailer weight should be distributed so that the tongue
weight is 9 to 11 %.
(Tongue weight / Gross trailer weight  100 = 9 to 11 %)
Gross trailer weight
Tongue weight
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.

376
2-5. Driving information
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transaxle and Active Torque
Control 4WD system (AWD models)
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels
on the ground.
ITN25N009
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transaxle.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the tran-
saxle and Active Torque Control 4WD
system.
ITN25N010
ITN25N011

705
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
FuseAmpereCircuit
6 ECU-IG NO.1 10 A Multiplex communication system,
stop lights, navigation system,
vehicle stability control system,
Active Torque Control 4WD, intui-
tive parking assist, auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror, pre-collision
seat belt, outside rear view mirror,
seat heater, TPMS, yaw rate & G
sensor, steering angle sensor,
AUTO ACCESS SEAT, main body
ECU
7 P/W RL 20 A Rear power windows (left-side)
8 D/L 15 A Power door lock system
9 P/SEAT FR 30 A Power front seat (right-side)
10 S/ROOF 30 A Moon roof 11 P/W RR 20 A Rear power windows (right-side)
12 P/W FR 20 A Front power windows (right-side)
13 P/SEAT FL 30 A Power front seat (left-side), driving
position memory system
14 STOP 10 A Stop lights, ABS, vehicle stability
control system, rear combination
light, high mounted stop light, auto-
matic transaxle, shift lock system,
multiplex communication system,
power third seat switch, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system,
trailer lights (stop lights)
15 P/W FL 20 A Front power windows (left-side)

706 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
FuseAmpereCircuit
16 PSD LH 25 A Power sliding door (left-side)
17 4WD 7.5 A Active Torque Control 4WD
18 AM1 10 A Starting system
19 GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A Gauges and meters, multi informa-
tion display
20 IG2 7.5 A Automatic transaxle, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, SRS air-
bag system, front passenger
occupant classification system,
steering lock system, smart key
system, starting system, fuel pump
21 PANEL 10 A Air conditioning system, navigation
system, front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light, audio system, steer-
ing switch, intuitive parking assist
switch, personal/interior light main
switch, shift lever light, headlight
levering switch, power door lock
main switch, clock, power quarter
window switch, seat heater switch,
emergency flashers, rear window
defogger switch, vehicle stability
control off switch, console box light,
power slide switch light

726 5-1. Essential information
SIENNA_U (OM45477U)
NOTICE
■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.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transaxle and Active Torque
Control 4WD system (AWD models) wh en towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle wh en towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ 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 models) and transaxle. ( P. 376)
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from
the rear with the front wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious damage
to the transaxle. If towing from the rear,
use a towing dolly.
AWD models: Never tow this vehicle with
any of the wheels on the ground. This
may cause serious damage to the tran-
saxle and Active Torque Control 4WD
system. Use a towing dolly.
ITN51N007
ITN51N008