TOYOTA VENZA 2011 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
and SRS airbag 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 win dows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 85
Moon roof ............................. 89
Sunshade ............................. 92 1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ................. 93
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 97
Alarm .................................. 100
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 104
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 105
SRS airbags ....................... 107
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 121
Child restraint systems ....... 127
Installing child restraints ..... 133
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with
smart key system) ............ 159
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
smart key system) ............ 163
Automatic transmission ...... 166
Turn signal lever ................. 171
Parking brake ..................... 172
Horn .................................... 173
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 174
Indicators and warning lights .................... 177
Multi-information display (TFT type) ............. 180
Multi-information display (LCD type) ............ 194
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 198
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights) ........................ 202
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 210
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 212
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ...................... 213
Rear view monitor system .............................. 217
Hill-start assist control ......... 222
Driving assist systems ........ 224
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions ....................... 230
Cargo and luggage ............. 235
Vehicle load limits ............... 240
Winter driving tips ............... 242
Trailer towing ...................... 247
Dinghy towing ..................... 259 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 262
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 272
Rear window defogger ....... 278
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 280
Using the radio ................... 284
Using the CD player ........... 293
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ........ 303
Operating an iPod .............. 313
Operating a USB memory ................. 320
Optimal use of the audio system .................... 328
Using the AUX port............. 333
Using the steering switches ........................... 334
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 338
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 341
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
Lplayer ............................. 348
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 350
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 355
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3-4. Using the rear seat entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features................ 356
Using the DVD player (DVD video)...................... 365
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 374
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 377
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 378
Using the video mode ........ 380
Changing the initial settings ................... 382
3-5. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 391
Using the hands-free system .............................. 394
Making a phone call ........... 403
Setting a cellular phone...... 409
Security and system setup .................... 416
Using the phone book ........ 421 3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 430
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 431
• Personal/interior lights and luggage compartment
light ................................... 432
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 434
• Glove box ......................... 435
• Console boxes .................. 436
• Overhead console ............ 438
• Cup holders ...................... 439
• Bottle holders ................... 441
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 442
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 445
Vanity mirror ....................... 446
Power outlets ...................... 447
Seat heaters ....................... 450
Armrest ............................... 452
Floor mats........................... 453
Luggage compartment features ............................ 455
Garage door opener ........... 457
Compass ............................ 464

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 476
General maintenance.......... 478
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 481
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 482
Hood ................................... 486
Positioning a floor jack ........ 488
Engine compartment ........... 490
Tires .................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ................................ 517
Air conditioning filter............ 520
Key battery .......................... 523
Checking and replacing fuses.................. 527
Light bulbs........................... 537 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 550
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 551
If you think something is wrong ............................ 555
If noise can be heard from under vehicle............ 556
Fuel pump shut off system ................. 557
Event data recorder ............ 558
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 560
If a warning message is displayed ...................... 575
If you have a flat tire ........... 576
If the engine will not start ...................... 587
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”............ 590
If you lose your keys........... 591
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 592
If the battery is discharged........................ 595
If your vehicle overheats .... 600
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................. 603
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency............... 605
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 608
Fuel information ................. 622
Tire information .................. 625
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 640
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 647
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 650
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 651
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 653 Abbreviation list ............... 666
Alphabetical index ............ 668
What to do if... ................... 676
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 209
Front turn signal lights P. 171
Headlights (low beam) P. 198
Hood P. 486
Windshield wipers P. 210
Moon roof  P. 89
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 82
Headlights (high beam) anddaytime running lights
P. 198, 199
Front side marker lights P. 198

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 506
P. 576
P. 513
P. 625
Rear window defogger P. 278
Rear window wiper
P. 212
Tail lights P. 198
Side doors P. 48
Rear turn signal lights P. 171
License plate light

P. 198
Back door P. 54
: If equipped
Fuel filler door P. 93
Rear side marker lights P. 198

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Power window
switches
P. 85
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 72
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 107
SRS driver airbag P. 107
Head restraints P. 70
Front seats P. 64
SRS side airbags P. 107
Console boxes P. 436
Floor mats
P. 453
Glove box P. 435
Rear seats P. 67