lights TOYOTA VENZA 2011 (in English) Owner's Guide

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Rear window wiper and washer
■The rear window wiper and w asher 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.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Intermittent window wiper
operation
Normal window wiper oper-
ation
Washer operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion

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■Rear view monitor system camera
■ Smear effect
■ Flicker effect
When the camera is used under fluorescent lights, sodium lights, or mercury
lights etc., the lights and the illuminated areas may appear to flicker.
In the following cases, it may be difficult
to see the images on the screen, even
when the system is functioning correctly.
• In the dark (e.g. at night).
• If the temperature near the lens is extremely high or low.
• If water droplets get on the camera, or when humidity is high (e.g. when it
rains).
• If foreign matter (e.g. snow or mud) get on the camera lens.
• If the sun or headlights are shining directly into the camera lens.
• When the camera has scratches or dirt on it.
If a bright light (for example, sunlight
reflected off the vehicle body) is picked
up by the camera, a smear effect* pecu-
liar to the camera may occur.
*: Smear effect–A phenomenon that occurs when a bright light (for exam-
ple, sunlight reflected off the vehicle
body) is picked up by the camera;
when transmitted by the camera, the
light source appears to have a vertical
streak above and below it.

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Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control operating conditions
The system operates in the following situations:
• The shift lever is in a position other than “P”.
• The parking brake is not applied.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
● While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check that the oper-
ating conditions explained above have been met.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.

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Trailer towing tipsYour vehicle will handle differently w hen towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious in jury, keep the following in mind
when towing.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
● Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice.
Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the
left to move the trailer to the left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to right. (This is generally opposite to reversing
without a trailer attached.) Avoid sharp or prolonged turning. Have
someone guide you when reversing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.
● As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to
vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h)
of speed, allow at least o ne vehicle and trailer length.
● Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and
loss of control. This is especiall y true on wet or slippery surfaces.
● Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before mak-
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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
■ Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
● The vehicle’s tires are properly inflated.
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recom-
mendation.
● All trailer lights work.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched.
Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue
load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a safe trailer hookup, the
trailer ball setup on must be proper height
for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball

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CAUTION
■When towing a trailer
● If the gross trailer weight exceeds 1000 lb. (450 kg), trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
● Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle’s electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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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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3-6. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Your Toyota is equipped with the illuminated entry system to assist
in entering the vehicle. Due to th e function of the system, the lights
shown in the following illustration automatically turn on/off accord-
ing to the presence of the electro nic key (vehicles with smart key
system), whether the doors are lo cked/unlocked, whether the doors
are opened/closed, and the “EN GINE START STOP” switch mode
(vehicles with smart key system) or engine switch position (vehicles
without smart key system).

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Interior features
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Personal/interior light main switch
“OFF”
The personal/interior lights can
be individually turned on or off.
Door position
The personal/interior lights come
on when a door is opened. They
turn off when the doors are
closed.
On
The personal/interior lights can-
not be individually turned off.
Personal/interior lights
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light (vehicles with smart key
system) or engine switch light (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem)
Door courtesy lights
Luggage compartment light
Personal/interior light main switch

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Personal/interior lightsFront On/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
RearOn/off
The illuminated entry system is
activated even if the light is
turned off when the personal/inte-
rior light main switch is in door
position.
Luggage compartment light
Door position
Off
Personal/interior lights and luggage compartment light