warning 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
3Interior features

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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
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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turn-ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera- tion (e.g. a lid opens).

38 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed
on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and
unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Perform the
appropriate correction procedure de scribed in the following table.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
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If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 545)
● Starting the engine ( P. 163)
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 477
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 590)
■ Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
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Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined b\
y
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip-
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Moon roof open warning buzzer
Vehicles with smart key system
The buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information dis-
play (TFT type only) when the “ENGIN E START STOP” switch is turned
off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
Vehicles without smart key system
The buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information dis-
play (TFT type only) when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
CAUTION
■ Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-
ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being
operated.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the key is in contact with a metallic object.
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
■ Certifications for the en gine immobilizer system
● For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Vehicles with smart key system
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
Vehicles without smart key system
FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Airbag system componentsFront passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Side airbag
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
light
Occupant detection sensor
Curtain shield airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Driver airbag Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front airbag sensor
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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light