TOYOTA VENZA 2012 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
manual

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 45
Side doors ............................ 50
Back door ............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 66
Rear seats ............................ 69
Head restraints ..................... 72
Seat belts ............................. 74
Steering wheel ..................... 81
Inside rear view mirror.......... 82
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 84 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 87
Moon roof ............................. 91
Sunshade ............................. 94
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 99
Alarm .................................. 102
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................. 106
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 107
SRS airbags ....................... 109
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................. 123
Child restraint systems ....... 129
Installing child restraints ..... 135
1Before driving
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 150
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 161
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 165
Automatic transmission ....... 168
Turn signal lever ................. 173
Parking brake ...................... 174
Horn .................................... 175
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 176
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 179
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 182
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 196 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 200
Automatic High Beam (vehicles with discharge
headlights)........................ 204
Fog light switch................... 211
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 213
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 217
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 219
Rear view monitor system .............................. 223
Hill-start assist control ........ 228
Driving assist systems ........ 230
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 236
Cargo and luggage ............. 241
Vehicle load limits............... 246
Winter driving tips ............... 248
Trailer towing ...................... 253
Dinghy towing ..................... 274
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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 278
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 288
Rear window defogger ....... 294
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 296
Using the radio ................... 300
Using the CD player ........... 309
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 319
Operating an iPod .............. 329
Operating a USB memory ............................ 336
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 344
Using the AUX port ............ 349
Using the steering switches ........................... 350
3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Blue tooth
® audio system .... 354
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 357
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 364
Setting up a Bluetooth
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enabled portable player ... 366
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 371 3-4. Using the rear seat
entertainment system
Rear seat entertainment system features ................ 372
Using the DVD player (DVD video) ...................... 381
Using the DVD player (video CD) ........................ 390
Using the DVD player (audio CD/CD text) ........... 393
Using the DVD player (MP3 discs) ...................... 394
Using the video mode ......... 396
Changing the initial settings ............................. 398
3-5. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 407
Using the hands-free system .............................. 410
Making a phone call............ 419
Setting a cellular phone ...... 425
Security and system setup ................................. 432
Using the phone book......... 437
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list .................. 446
• Personal/interior light main switch ....................... 447
• Personal/interior lights ...... 448
• Luggage compartment light ................................... 448
3-7. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 450
• Glove box.......................... 451
• Console boxes .................. 452
• Overhead console............. 454
• Cup holders ...................... 455
• Bottle holders .................... 457
• Auxiliary boxes.................. 458
3-8. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 461
Vanity mirror........................ 462
Power outlets ...................... 463
Seat heaters........................ 466
Armrest ............................... 468
Floor mats ........................... 469
Luggage compartment features ............................. 471
Garage door opener............ 473
Compass ............................. 480 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 486
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 489
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 492
General maintenance ......... 495
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 498
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 499
Hood ................................... 503
Positioning a floor jack ....... 505
Engine compartment .......... 507
Tires ................................... 522
Tire inflation pressure ......... 529
Wheels ............................... 533
Air conditioning filter ........... 536
Key battery ......................... 539
Checking and replacing fuses................................. 543
Light bulbs .......................... 553
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 568
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 569
If you think something is wrong ............................ 573
If noise can be heard from under vehicle .................... 574
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 575
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 576
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 590
If you have a flat tire ........... 591
If the engine will not start .................................. 602
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 605
If you lose your keys .......... 606
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................ 607
If the battery is discharged ....................... 610
If your vehicle overheats .... 615
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 618
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 620 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 624
Fuel information .................. 638
Tire information................... 642
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 657
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 664
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 666
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 667
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 669
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list ................ 682
Alphabetical index ............ 684
What to do if... .................. 694
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 211
Front turn signal lights P. 173
Headlights (low beam) P. 200
Hood P. 503
Windshield wipers P. 213
Moon roof  P. 91
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 84
Headlights (high beam) anddaytime running lights
P. 200, 201
Front side marker lights P. 200

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 522
P. 591
P. 529
P. 642
Rear window defogger P. 294
Rear window wiper
P. 217
Tail lights P. 200
Side doors P. 50
Rear turn signal lights P. 173
License plate light

P. 200
Back door P. 56
: If equipped
Fuel filler door P. 95
Rear side marker lights P. 200

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Power window
switches
P. 87
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 74
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 109
SRS driver airbag P. 109
Head restraints P. 72
Front seats P. 66
SRS side airbags P. 109
Console boxes P. 452
Floor mats
P. 469
Glove box P. 451
Rear seats P. 69