instrument cluster TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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enabled portable
Lplayer ............................. 348
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player.... 350
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 355
3Interior features

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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Gauges and meters
Vehicles with smart key system
The following gauges, meters and display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 600)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
Center display

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 171)Cruise control “SET”
indicator ( P. 213)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 199)Slip indicator ( P. 225)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 198)VSC OFF indicator
(P. 226)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 198) TRAC OFF indicator
(P. 226)
(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 202)“AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (P. 121)
(if equipped)
Fog light indicator
(P. 209)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 166)Security indicator
(P. 97, 100)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 213)
*1, 2
*1
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CAUTION
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If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and the SRS airbag warning
lights not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 560)
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart
key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
(if equipped)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)
(if equipped)(if equipped)(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1
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Multi-information display (TFT type)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock and current outside temper-
ature.
● Clock ( P. 184)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Outside temperature
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C).
●Air conditioning system display ( P. 262)
Automatically displayed when the air conditioning is turned on.
● Rear view monitor (vehicles without navigation system)
( P. 217)
Automatically displayed when the shift lever is moved into “R”.
● Trip information ( P. 181)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
● Warning messages ( P. 575)
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems.
● Customizable features setting display ( P. 640)

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Switching the display
“INFO” button
“SELECT RESET” button
“SETUP” button
Trip informationDisplay items can be switched by pressing the “INFO” button.
■ Average Fuel Economy
Displays the average fuel cons umption since the function was
reset.
The function can be reset by pressing and holding the “SELECT RESET”\
button when the average fuel economy is displayed.
■ Current Fuel Economy
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
■ Distance to Empty
Displays the estimated maximum di stance that can be driven with
the quantity of fuel remaining.
● This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As
a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
● When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may
not be updated.