TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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Forward-facing Convertible seat
Place the child restraint system
on the seat facing the front of the
vehicle.
Run the seat belt through the
child restraint system and insert
the plate into the buckle. Make
sure that the belt is not twisted.
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VENZA_U (OM73013U)Fully extend the shoulder strap
and then allow it to retract
slightly into the ALR lock mode.
Lock mode allows the seat belt to
retract only.
While pushing the child restraint
system into the rear seat, allow
the shoulder belt to retract until
the child restraint system is
securely in place.
After the shoulder belt has
retracted to a point where there is
no slack in the belt, pull the belt to
check that it cannot be extended.
If the child restraint has a top te
ther strap, the top tether strap
should be latched onto the top tether strap anchor. ( P. 144)
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Booster seat
Place the booster seat on the
seat facing the front of the vehi-
cle.
Sit the child in the booster seat.
Fit the seat belt to the booster
seat according to the manufac-
turer’s instructions and insert the
plate into the buckle. Make sure
that the belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder, and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
( P. 74)
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat beltPress the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strapSecure the child restraint using a seat belt or lower anchors,
and do the following.
Outside
Adjust the head restraint to the
upmost position.
Center Lower the head restraint to the
lowest position.
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Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top tether
strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Outside only: Adjust the head
restraint to the downmost posi-
tion.
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Laws and regulations pertaining to anchors
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode: ( P. 76)
ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.

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CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator light is illuminated. Failing to do
so may result in death or serious injury
if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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CAUTION
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When installing a child restraint system
● When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seat, adjust both
seatbacks at the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot
be securely restrained and this may cause death or serious injuries in the
event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● When using the LATCH anchors for a child restraint system, adjust the
seatback as upright as possible.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
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CAUTION
■Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child r estraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may
cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of
a sudden stop, sudden swerve or an accident.

When driving2
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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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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 161, 165
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. ( P. 168)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 174)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to “P” or “N”.
(P. 168)
■ Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 174)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 168)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
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