TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
■
When towing a trailer
● If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (450 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers wi th brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
● Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with four
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.

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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

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3-3. Using the rear seat entertain-ment 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
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

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Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Control panel
Driver’s side temperature control
dial and automatic mode switch
Off
Windshield defogger
Outside air or recirculated air mode Air conditioning on/off switch
Fan speed
Changes the air
outlets used
Passenger’s
side temperature
control dial
and dual
operation switch

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Multi-information display (TFT type)
The settings display will differ according to the situation. If is
pressed while in automatic mode, the status of all settings will be dis-
played for a number of seconds.
Multi-information display (LCD type)
Automatic mode indicator
Driver’s side
temperature
setting display
Fan speed display
Air conditioning on indicator
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Airflow display
Automatic mode indicator
Driver’s side
temperature
setting display
Fan speed
display
Air conditioning on/off display
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Airflow display

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. In outside air or
recirculated air mode, air outlets, fan speed and air conditioning on/
off are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun-
terclockwise (cool).
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be
set separately.
Adjusting the settings■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simulta-
neous modes each time is pressed.
Dual mode: The temperature for the driver’s seat and front passen-
ger’s seats can be set separately.
Simultaneous mode: Only (driver’s side) can be used to
adjust the temperature for all seats.
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Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.

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VENZA_U (OM73004U) Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and
recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.