TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert one or more of the doors is
not fully closed (with the vehicle hav ing reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder buzzer:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that
his/her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds intermittently for 10 seconds after the vehicle had reached a speed
of at least 12 mph (20 km/h). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the
buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20 more seconds.
*3: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
(U.S.A.) Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is requires accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule.
*3
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the mainte-
nance data has been reset. If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset. (The indicator
will not work property unless
the maintenance data has
been reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the mainte-
nance is performed.
(

P. 4 9 3)

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Follow the correction procedures. (smart key system)After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Interior buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Once —
(Comes on for 8 sec- onds.) Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that the
electronic key is not
present when
attempting to start
the engine. Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key
*.
Once 3 times Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that a
door other than the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than off and the
electronic key out-
side of the detec-
tion area. Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

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*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the
electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties receiving
the signal from the key. ( P. 608)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Once 3 times Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the shift
lever in “P”, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than off and the
electronic key out-
side of the detec-
tion area. Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch off
or confirm
the loca-
tion of the
electronic
key.
Continuous Continuous Smart key system
warning light
Indicates that the
driver’s door has
been opened or
closed with the shift
lever not in “P”, the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch in
any mode other
than off and the
electronic key out-
side of the detec-
tion area. • Shift the
shift lever
to “P”.
• Confirm the location of
the elec-
tronic key.

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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehic les without smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof warning buzzer
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Electric power steering system warning light
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on.

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■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
● The airbag sensor assembly
● Front airbag sensors
● The curtain shield airbag sensors
● The side and curtain shield airbag sensors
● The seat belt buckle switches
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● The inflators
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources
● The front passenger occupant classification ECU
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● The seat belt pretensioners
■
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper-
ature. In this case, adjusting the ti re inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).
■When a tire is replaced with a spare tire
The compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire pressure warning light will
not turn off even though the flat tire is replaced with the spare tire.
Replace the spare tire with the repair ed tire and adjust the proper tire
inflation pressure. The ti re pressure warning light will turn off after a few
minutes.

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■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.

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■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute
Vehicles with smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for
1 minute when the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch is turned to IGNI-
TION ON mode, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Vehicles without smart key system
If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking 1 minute fre-
quently when the engine switch is tu rned to the “ON” position, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extrem ely heavy. If the steering wheel
becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold firmly and operate
using more force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired
by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

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CAUTION
■If a blowout or sudden air loss should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressu re telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire main tenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).

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CAUTION
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indi
cate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed
: If equipped
The multi-information display shows warnings of system malfunc-
tions or incorrectly performed operations. When a message is
shown, perform corrections as indicated in the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light comes on or flashes when a message is
being shown on the multi-information display.
Multi-information display
Warning message
Correction procedure
■ Warning buzzer
A buzzer may sound when a warning message is shown on the
multi-informat ion display.
■ If the warning message is shown again after its correction
procedure has been performed
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.