key TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 45
Side doors ............................ 50
Back door ............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 66
Rear seats ............................ 69
Head restraints ..................... 72
Seat belts ............................. 74
Steering wheel ..................... 81
Inside rear view mirror.......... 82
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 84 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 87
Moon roof ............................. 91
Sunshade ............................. 94
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 99
Alarm .................................. 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 107
SRS airbags ....................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................. 123
Child restraint systems ....... 129
Installing child restraints ..... 135
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 161
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 165
Automatic transmission ....... 168
Turn signal lever ................. 173
Parking brake ...................... 174
Horn .................................... 175
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 179
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 182
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 196 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 200
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights)........................ 204
Fog light switch................... 211
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 213
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 219
Rear view monitor system .............................. 223
Hill-start assist control ........ 228
Driving assist systems ........ 230
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 236
Cargo and luggage ............. 241
Vehicle load limits............... 246
Winter driving tips ............... 248
Trailer towing ...................... 253
Dinghy towing ..................... 274
2When driving

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3-6. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list .................. 446
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 447
• Personal/interior lights ...... 448
• Luggage compartment light ................................... 448
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 450
• Glove box.......................... 451
• Console boxes .................. 452
• Overhead console............. 454
• Cup holders ...................... 455
• Bottle holders .................... 457
• Auxiliary boxes.................. 458
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 461
Vanity mirror........................ 462
Power outlets ...................... 463
Seat heaters........................ 466
Armrest ............................... 468
Floor mats ........................... 469
Luggage compartment features ............................. 471
Garage door opener............ 473
Compass ............................. 480 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 486
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 489
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 492
General maintenance ......... 495
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 498
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 499
Hood ................................... 503
Positioning a floor jack ....... 505
Engine compartment .......... 507
Tires ................................... 522
Tire inflation pressure ......... 529
Wheels ............................... 533
Air conditioning filter ........... 536
Key battery ......................... 539
Checking and replacing fuses................................. 543
Light bulbs .......................... 553
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 568
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 569
If you think something is wrong ............................ 573
If noise can be heard from under vehicle .................... 574
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 575
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 576
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 590
If you have a flat tire ........... 591
If the engine will not start .................................. 602
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 605
If you lose your keys .......... 606
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................ 607
If the battery is discharged ....................... 610
If your vehicle overheats .... 615
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 618
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 620 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 624
Fuel information .................. 638
Tire information................... 642
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 657
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 664
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 666
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 667
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 669
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 200
P. 173
P. 211Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 213
P. 217
Gauges and meters P. 176
Glove box P. 451
Fuel filler door opener P. 95
Hood opener P. 503
SRS knee airbag P. 109
Multi-information display P. 182
Bottle holder P. 457
Parking brake pedal P. 174
Horn P. 175
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 161

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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Power back door switch  P. 57
Enhanced VSC OFF switch P. 232
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 84
Auxiliary box P. 458
Power back door main switch  P. 58
Telephone switch * P. 410
Talk switch * P. 410Audio remote control switches P. 350
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system) P. 165
Cruise control switch P. 219

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or ex tremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 30
Wireless remote control ..... 45
Side doors .......................... 50
Back door ........................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 66
Rear seats.......................... 69
Head restraints................... 72
Seat belts ........................... 74
Steering wheel ................... 81
Inside rear view mirror ....... 82
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 84 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 87
Moon roof ........................... 91
Sunshade ........................... 94
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 99
Alarm................................ 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 107
SRS airbags ..................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 123
Child restraint systems..... 129
Installing child restraints ........................ 135

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1-1. Key information
Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 30)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
(P. 45)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Vehicles without smart key system Keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (
P. 45)
Key number plate

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VENZA_U (OM73013U)
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery depletes or entry
function does not operate prop-
erly, you will need the mechanical
key. (P. 607)
■Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 606)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a key in
your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed acciden-
tally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could
interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the key.