windshield wipers 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
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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 202
P. 175
P. 214Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 215
P. 217
Gauges and meters P. 178
Glove box P. 389
Fuel filler door opener P. 97
Hood opener P. 440
SRS knee airbag P. 110
Multi-information display P. 184
Bottle holder P. 395
Parking brake pedal P. 176
Horn P. 177
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 163

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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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■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-
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In the situations below, the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness levels, and may flash or expose nearby pedestri-
ans to the high beam. Therefore, you should consider turning the high
beam on or off manually rather than relying on the Automatic High Beam
system.
• In bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sandstorms etc.)
• The windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt etc.
• The windshield is cracked or damaged.
• The inside rear view mirror or ca mera sensor is deformed or dirty.
• Surrounding brightness levels are equal to those of headlights, tail lights or fog lights.
• Vehicles ahead have headlights that are either switched off, dirty, are changing color, or are not aimed properly.
• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness
• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel tracks etc.)
• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding road
• There is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a sign or a mirror.
• The vehicle’s headlights are damaged or dirty.
• The vehicle is listing or tilting, due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed etc.
• The Automatic High Beam indicator is flashing.
• The high beam and low beam are repeatedly being switched between in an abnormal manner.
• The driver believes that the high beam may be causing problems or distress to other drivers or pedestrians nearby.

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NOTICE
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Camera sensor
● Do not touch the camera sensor.
● Do not subject the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor to a strong
impact.
● Do not disassemble the camera sensor.
● Do not spill liquid onto the inside rear view mirror or the camera sensor.
● Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of
windshield near the camera sensor.
● Do not place items on the dashboard. There is a possibility that the cam-
era sensor will mistake items reflected in the windshield for streetlights,
the headlights of other vehicles, etc.
● Do not install a parking tag or an y other accessories near or around the
inside rear view mirror and the camera sensor.
● Do not overload the vehicle.
● Do not modify the vehicle.
● Do not replace windshield with a non-genuine windshield.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Observe the following to ensure that the
Automatic High Beam functions correctly.

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Windshield wipers and washer
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when
is selected).
Intermittent wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
Wash/wipe operation
Wipers operate automatically.
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CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To protect your vehicle’s painted surfaces
Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
■ If the windshield washer nozzle become blocked
Contact your Toyota dealer. Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object.
This may damage the nozzle.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surface of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.