TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Manual air conditioning system
Control panel
Multi-information display
Temperature control dial
Changes the air outlets used
Fan speed
control dial
Outside air or recirculated air mode Air conditioning on/off switch
Windshield defogger
Airflow display
Temperature
setting display
Air conditioning on indicator
Fan speed
display

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Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air
or heated air.
For quick cooling, turn the temperature selector knob to the “MAX
A/C” position. The air conditioning will automatically turn on and,
depending on the air outlet mode, the air intake mode will be set to
recirculated air mode.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counter-
clockwise (decrease).
Set the dial to “OFF” to turn the fan off.
■ Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.

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VENZA_U (OM73012U) Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
The air intake is automatically
switched to outside air mode.

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and
recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.
If the ambient temperature drops, the mode will automatically
change from recirculated air mode to outside air mode after a few
minutes. This automatic change control mode can be cancelled by
pushing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds. The auto-
matic change control mode will be reactivated if the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned off (vehicles with smart key system)
or the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles with-
out smart key system).
Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return
to recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Pressing again will revert
to the previous air outlet mode.

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Adjusting the position and openi ng and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.
Front side outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear center outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ When outside temperature r eaches approximately 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window defogger
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
With automatic air conditioning systemOn/off
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 or 60 minutes.
This operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the switch again also
turns the defogger off.
With manual air conditioning system

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■The rear window defogger 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.
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers and windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers and the windshield wiper de-icer on.
The outside rear view mirror is used to remove raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
The windshield wiper de-icer is used to prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades.
CAUTION
■ Outside rear view mirror defoggers and windshield wiper de-icer (if
equipped)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, the glass at the lower part of the
windshield or to the side of the front pillars, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Without navig ation system
Type A: CD player and AM/FM radio (with CD changer control-
ler)