steering TOYOTA VENZA 2011 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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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 ........................... 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

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Front seats
Power seat
Seat position fore/aft control
switch
Seatback angle control
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
control switch (driver’s side
only)
Vertical height control
switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support control
switch
Manual seat Seat position fore/aft adjust-
ment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side only)
Pull up the lever until the lock
is completely released.

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Active head restraints
When the occupant’s lower back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward and upward to help reduce
the risk of whiplash on the seat
occupant.
■Active head restraints
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc-
ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.
During
rear-end
collision
Inner
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the
hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

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Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacks■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Pull up the lever until the lock
is completely released.
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VENZA_U (OM73012U) Pass the outer seat belts and
plates through the seat belt
hangers.
This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
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Folding down the rear seatbacks
From inside
Fold down the seatback while
pulling the seatback angle
adjustment lever.
Pull up the lever until the lock is
completely released.
From outsidePull the lever.
For left side rear seatback
For right side and center rear
seatback
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CAUTION
■Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the
lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
■ Before folding down a rear seat
Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
■ When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands pinched in the seat.
● Make sure the seatbacks are securely locked by lightly rocking it back and
forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE
■When folding down the rear seatbacks
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.