TOYOTA VENZA 2010 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 26
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 28
Wireless remote control ....... 43
Side doors ............................ 48
Back door ............................. 54
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 64
Rear seats ............................ 67
Head restraints ..................... 70
Seat belts ............................. 72
Steering wheel ..................... 79
Inside rear view mirror.......... 80
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................. 88
Sunshade ............................. 91 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 96
Alarm .................................... 99
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 102
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 103
SRS airbags ....................... 105
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 119
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 131
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 146
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 157
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 161
Automatic transmission ...... 164
Turn signal lever ................. 169
Parking brake ..................... 170
Horn .................................... 171
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 172
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 175
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 178
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 192
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 196
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ........................ 200
Fog light switch ................... 207
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 208
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 210
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 211
Rear view monitor system... 214
Hill-start assist control ......... 218
Driving assist systems ........ 220
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ... 226
Cargo and luggage ............. 231
Vehicle load limits ............... 236
Winter driving tips ............... 238
Trailer towing ...................... 243
Dinghy towing ..................... 255 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 258
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 268
Rear window defogger ....... 274
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 276
Using the radio ................... 280
Using the CD player ........... 289
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 299
Operating an iPod .............. 309
Operating a USB memory .................... 316
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 324
Using the AUX adapter....... 329
Using the steering switches ........................... 330
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 334
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................... 337
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 344
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 346
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 351
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3-4. Using the rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features................ 352
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 361
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 370
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 373
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 374
Using the video mode ........ 376
Changing the initial settings ............................. 378
3-5. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 387
Using the hands-free system .............................. 390
Making a phone call ........... 399
Setting a cellular phone...... 405
Security and system setup ................................ 412
Using the phone book ........ 417 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 426
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 427
• Personal/interior lights and luggage compartment
light ................................... 428
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 430
• Glove box ......................... 431
• Console boxes .................. 432
• Overhead console ............ 434
• Cup holders ...................... 435
• Bottle holders ................... 437
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 438
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 441
Vanity mirror ....................... 442
Power outlets ...................... 443
Seat heaters ....................... 446
Armrest ............................... 448
Floor mats........................... 449
Luggage compartment features ............................ 450
Garage door opener ........... 452
Compass ............................ 459

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 466
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 469
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 472
General maintenance.......... 474
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 477
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 478
Hood ................................... 482
Positioning a floor jack ........ 484
Engine compartment ........... 486
Tires .................................... 502
Tire inflation pressure ......... 509
Wheels ................................ 513
Air conditioning filter............ 515
Key battery .......................... 518
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 522
Light bulbs........................... 532 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 544
If your vehicle needs to be towed................................ 545
If you think something is wrong ............................... 549
If noise can be heard from under vehicle .................... 550
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 551
Event data recorder ............ 552
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 554
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 569
If you have a flat tire ........... 570
If the engine will not start.... 581
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 584
If you lose your keys........... 585
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 586
If the battery is discharged........................ 589
If your vehicle overheats .... 594
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 597
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 599
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 602
Fuel information ................. 616
Tire information .................. 619
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 634
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 641
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 644
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 645
Abbreviation list ............... 648
Alphabetical index ........... 650
What to do if... ................. 658
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 207
Front turn signal lights P. 169
Headlights (low beam) P. 196
Hood P. 482
Windshield wipers P. 208
Moon roof  P. 88
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 82
Headlights (high beam) anddaytime running lights
P. 196, 197
Front side marker lights P. 196

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 502
P. 570
P. 509
P. 619
Rear window defogger P. 274
Rear window wiper
P. 210
Tail lights P. 196
Side doors P. 48
Rear turn signal lights P. 169
License plate light

P. 196
Back door P. 54
: If equipped
Fuel filler door P. 92
Rear side marker lights P. 196

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Power window
switches
P. 85
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 72
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 105
SRS driver airbag P. 105
Head restraints P. 70
Front seats P. 64
SRS side airbags P. 105
Console boxes P. 432
Floor mats
P. 449
Glove box P. 431
Rear seats P. 67