headlights TOYOTA VENZA 2009 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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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

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
U.S.A.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on and off automati-
cally.
(When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is
in IGNITION ON mode
[vehicles with smart key
system] or the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position [vehicles with-
out smart key system].)
Turn off the daytime
running light system.
Canada
(U.S.A. only)

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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
When the light switch is in position, the Automatic
High Beam system will be acti-
vated. ( P. 207)
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.

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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
Vehicles for U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating
the switch.
■ Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart key system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been switched to ACCESSORY or OFF mode.
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY or
OFF mode and driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to
IGNITION ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to the or
position.
Vehicles without smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch has
been switched to “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if
the engine switch is switched to “ACC” or “LOCK” position and driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to the or posi-
tion.
■ Automatic headlight leveling system (Vehicles with discharge head-
lights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.

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■If the indicator flashes... (Veh icles with discharge headlights)
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer or by the TFT
type multi-information display
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 590)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
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Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge headlights)
The Automatic High Beam uses an in-vehicle camera sensor to
assess the brightness of streetligh ts, the lights of oncoming and
preceding vehicles, etc., and automatically turns high beam on or off
as necessary.
■ Activating the Automatic High Beam system
Push the lever away from you
with the headlight switch in position when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is in IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart key
system) or the engine switch
is in the “ON” position (vehi-
cles without smart key sys-
tem).
The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will come on when the
headlights are turned on auto-
matically to indicate that the
system is active.