TOYOTA VENZA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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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 ........................... 67
Rear seats ............................ 70
Driving position memory ....... 73
Head restraints ..................... 78
Seat belts ............................. 80
Steering wheel ..................... 87
Inside rear view mirror.......... 88
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 91 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 95
Moon roof ............................. 99
Sunshade ........................... 102
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 103
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 107
Alarm .................................. 110
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 114
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 115
SRS airbags ....................... 117
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 132
Child restraint systems ....... 138
Installing child restraints ..... 144
1Before driving
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” or “Displ ay Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system • Rear view monitor system

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key
system) ............................. 175
Automatic transmission ....... 178
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ...................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 192
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 204 2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 208
Automatic High Beam......... 212
Fog light switch................... 219
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 221
Rear window wiper and washer....................... 225
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 227
Driving assist systems ........ 231
Hill-start assist control ........ 237
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 239
Cargo and luggage ............. 244
Vehicle load limits............... 249
Winter driving tips ............... 251
Trailer towing ...................... 256
Dinghy towing ..................... 277
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 280
Rear window defogger ....... 290
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 292
Using the AUX port/USB port .......................... 298
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 299
• Personal/interior light main switch ............................... 300
• Personal/interior lights....... 301
• Luggage compartment light .................................. 301 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 303
• Glove box ......................... 304
• Console boxes .................. 305
• Overhead console ............ 307
• Cup holders ...................... 308
• Bottle holders ................... 310
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 311
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 314
Vanity mirror ....................... 315
Power outlets ...................... 316
Seat heaters ....................... 318
Armrest ............................... 320
Assist grips (folding type) ... 321
Floor mats........................... 322
Luggage compartment features ............................ 324
Garage door opener ........... 326
Compass ............................ 333
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 340
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 343
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 346
General maintenance.......... 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 352
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 353
Hood ................................... 357
Positioning a floor jack ........ 359
Engine compartment ........... 361
Tires .................................... 376
Tire inflation pressure ......... 383
Wheels ................................ 387
Air conditioning filter............ 390
Key battery .......................... 393
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 397
Light bulbs........................... 407 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 424
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 425
If you think something is wrong ............................ 429
If noise can be heard from under vehicle............ 430
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 431
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 432
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 446
If you have a flat tire ........... 447
If the engine will not start.... 458
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 461
If you lose your keys........... 462
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system)..... 463
If the battery is discharged .................... 466
If your vehicle overheats .... 471
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency .................. 476
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 480
Fuel information ................. 494
Tire information .................. 498
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 513
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 523
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 526
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 527
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 529 Abbreviation list ............... 542
Alphabetical index ............ 544
What to do if... .................. 553
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 219
Front turn signal lights P. 183
Headlights P. 208
Hood P. 357
Windshield wipers P. 221Moon roof P. 99
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 91
Daytime running lights P. 210
Front side marker lights P. 208
Side turn signal lights
P. 183

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 376
P. 447
P. 383
P. 498
Rear window defogger P. 290
Rear window wiper
P. 225
Tail lights P. 208
Side doors P. 50
Rear turn signal lights P. 183
License plate
light
P. 208
Back door
P. 56
Fuel filler door P. 103
Rear side marker lights P. 208
Rear view monitor system camera
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Power window
switches
P. 95
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 80
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 117
SRS driver airbag P. 117
Head restraints P. 78
Front seats P. 67
SRS side airbags P. 117
Console boxes P. 305
Floor mats
P. 322
Glove box P. 304
Rear seats P. 70