TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
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
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
2
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart key system................. 28
Wireless remote control ....... 43
Side doors ............................ 53
Back door ............................. 59
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 69
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 75
Seat belts ............................. 77
Steering wheel ..................... 84
Inside rear view mirror.......... 85
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 87
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 90
Moon roof ............................. 93
Sunshade ............................. 96 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 97
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 101
Alarm .................................. 104
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 107
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 108
SRS airbags ....................... 110
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 124
Child restraint systems ....... 130
Installing child restraints ..... 136
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 152
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 163
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 167
Automatic transmission ...... 170
Turn signal lever ................. 175
Parking brake ..................... 176
Horn .................................... 177
1Before driving
2When driving

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 178
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 181
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 184
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 198
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 202
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ........................ 207
Fog light switch ................... 214
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 215
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 218
Rear view monitor system .............................. 221
Hill-start assist control ......... 225
Driving assist systems ........ 227
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ... 233
Cargo and luggage ............. 238
Vehicle load limits ............... 243
Winter driving tips ............... 245
Trailer towing ...................... 250
Dinghy towing ..................... 262 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 266
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 275
Rear window defogger ....... 281
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 283
Using the radio ................... 287
Using the CD player ........... 294
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 302
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 310
Using the AUX adapter....... 312
Using the steering switches ........................... 313
3-3. Using the rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 316
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 323
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 332
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 334
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 335
Using the video mode......... 337
Changing the initial settings ............................. 339
3Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
4
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 348
Using the hands-free system .............................. 351
Making a phone call ........... 359
Setting a cellular phone...... 365
Security and system setup ................................ 371
Using the phone book ........ 375
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 384
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 385
• Personal/interior lights and luggage compartment
light .................................. 386
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 388
• Glove box ......................... 389
• Console boxes ................. 390
• Overhead console ............ 392
• Cup holders...................... 393
• Bottle holders ................... 395
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 396 3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 400
Vanity mirror ....................... 401
Power outlets ...................... 402
Seat heaters ....................... 405
Armrest ............................... 407
Floor mats........................... 408
Luggage compartment features ............................ 409
Garage door opener ........... 411
Compass ............................ 418
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 424
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 427
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 430
General maintenance ......... 432
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 435
4Maintenance and care

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
5
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenanceDo-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 436
Hood ................................... 440
Positioning a floor jack ........ 442
Engine compartment ........... 444
Tires .................................... 461
Tire inflation pressure ......... 468
Wheels ................................ 472
Air conditioning filter............ 474
Key battery .......................... 477
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 481
Light bulbs........................... 491
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 504
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 505
If you think something is wrong ................................ 509
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 510
Event data recorder ............ 511 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 513
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 528
If you have a flat tire ........... 529
If the engine will not start.... 540
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 543
If you lose your keys........... 544
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 545
If the battery is discharged........................ 548
If your vehicle overheats .... 553
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 556
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .................... 560
Fuel information.................. 572
Tire information .................. 575
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 590
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 597
5When trouble arises
6Vehicle specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
6
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..................... 600
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 601
Abbreviation list ............... 604
Alphabetical index ........... 606
What to do if... .................. 614
7For owners
Index

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
VENZA_U (OM73004U)

8
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 214
Front turn signal lights P. 175
Headlights (low beam) P. 202
Hood P. 440
Windshield wipers P. 215
Moon roof  P. 93
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 87
Headlights (high beam)
P. 202
Front side marker lights P. 202

9
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 461
P. 529
P. 468
P. 575
Rear window defogger P. 281
Rear window wiper
P. 217
Tail lights P. 202
Side doors P. 53
Rear turn signal lights P. 175
License plate light

P. 202
Back door P. 59
: If equipped
Fuel filler door P. 97
Rear side marker lights P. 202

10
VENZA_U (OM73004U)
A
Power window
switches
P. 90
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 77
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 110
SRS driver airbag P. 110
Head restraints P. 75
Front seats P. 69
SRS side airbags P. 110
Console boxes P. 390
Floor mats
P. 408
Glove box P. 389
Rear seats P. 72