TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

Index
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VENZA_U (OM73013U)
Abbreviation list ..................... 682
Alphabetical index .................. 684
What to do if... ........................ 694
For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the
equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Audio/video system

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
2WD 2-Wheel Drive
4WD 4-Wheel Drive
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
AUX Auxiliary
AWD All-Wheel Drive
A/C Air Conditioning
CRS Child Restraint System
ECON Economy
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating
GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
INFO Information
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tether for Children
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M+S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

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ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
OBD On Board Diagnostics
PASS Passenger
PWR Power
P/S Power Steering
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TEMP Temperature
TFT Thin Film Transistor
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
A/CAir conditioning filter ..............536
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................278
Manual air conditioning
system ................................288
ABS ...........................................230
Active head restraint ................. 67
Active Torque Control 4WD system .................................... 231
Air conditioning filter............... 536
Air conditioning system Air conditioning filter ..............536
Automatic air conditioning system ................................278
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...113
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 117
Airbag warning light............... 578
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............113
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................117
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........124
General airbag precautions ...117
Locations of airbags ..............109
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................122
Proper driving posture ...107, 117
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 113
Side airbag precautions ........ 117
SRS airbags .......................... 109
Alarm ......................................... 102
Antenna.....................................306
Anti-lock brake system............230
Armrest .....................................468
Audio input
*............................. 349 Audio system
*
A/V input port ........................ 396
Antenna................................. 306
Audio input ............................ 349
AUX port ............................... 349
CD player/changer ................ 309
iPod ....................................... 329
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 319
Optimal use ........................... 344
Portable music player ........... 349
Radio..................................... 300
Rear seat entertainment
system ................................ 372
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 350
USB memory......................... 336
Video CD............................... 390
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 278
Automatic headlight leveling system .................................... 203
Automatic High Beam ............. 204
Automatic light control system .................................... 200
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission ......... 168
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................... 605
S mode.................................. 170
AUX port
*................................. 349
Auxiliary box ............................ 458
A/V input port
*......................... 396
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Back door
Back door ............................... 56
Wireless remote control key ... 45
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 562
Wattage ................................ 637
Battery Checking .............................. 518
If the vehicle has discharged battery ............................... 610
Bluetooth
® audio*.................. 354
Bluetooth® phone*................. 407
Bottle holder ............................ 457
Brake Fluid...................................... 516
Parking brake ....................... 174
Brake assist ............................. 230
Break-in tips ............................ 152
Brightness control Instrument light control ......... 177
Care Exterior ................................. 486
Interior .................................. 489
Seat belts ............................. 490
Cargo capacity ........................ 241
Cargo hooks ............................ 471
CD player/changer
*................ 309
Chains ...................................... 250
Child-protectors ........................ 52 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ........129
Booster seats, installation .....135
Convertible seats, definition .............................129
Convertible seats,
installation ...........................135
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........123
Infant seats, definition ...........129
Infant seats, installation.........135
Installing child restraint system with lower
anchorages .........................136
Installing child restraint
system with seatbelts..........139
Installing child restraint system with top straps ........144
Child safety Airbag precautions ................117
Battery precautions .......520, 542
Child-protectors .......................52
Child restraint system............129
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................77
Installing child restraints ........135
Moon roof precautions ............93
Power window lock switch.......87
Power window precautions .....90
Removed key battery precautions .........................539
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................80
Seat belt precautions ..............78
Seat heater precautions ........467
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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CleaningExterior .................................. 486
Interior ...................................489
Seat belts ..............................490
Clock ................................. 182, 196
Compass ...................................480
Condenser ................................515
Console box ............................. 452
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 615
Cruise control...........................219
Cup holder ................................455
Curtain shield airbags ............. 109
Customizable features............. 657
Daytime running light system .................................... 201
Defogger Rear window .........................294
Dimension.................................624
Dinghy towing .......................... 274
Display Shift position and shift range...................................170
Trip information ............. 182, 196
Warning messages ............... 590
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 499
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............446
Wattage .................................637
Door lock Back door ................................56
Side door ................................. 50
Wireless remote control key .... 45
Doors Back door ................................56
Side door ................................. 50
Side mirrors .............................84 Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 579
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 152
Correct posture ..................... 107
Procedures............................ 150
Utility vehicle precautions ..... 236
Winter driving tips ................. 248
Electric power steering ........... 230
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is discharged .. 539, 607
Emergency, in case of
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 590
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 607
If the engine will not start ...... 602
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P” ................... 605
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 610
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 576
If the warning light turns on ... 576
If you have a flat tire ............. 591
If you lose your keys ............. 606
If you think something is wrong .................................. 573
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 618
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 620
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 569
If your vehicle overheats ....... 615
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Emergency flashers ................ 568
Engine
Compartment........................ 507
Engine switch ............... 161, 165
Hood ..................................... 503
How to start the
engine ........................ 161, 165
Identification number ............ 625
If the engine will not start...... 602
Ignition switch ............... 161, 165
Overheating .......................... 615
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 631
Checking .............................. 513
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 248
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 176
Engine immobilizer system ...... 99
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 628
Checking .............................. 509
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 248
Engine switch .................. 161, 165
EPS ........................................... 230
Event data recorder .................. 23 Floor mat...................................469
Fluid
Brake .....................................516
Washer ..................................521
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs .............558
Switch....................................211
Wattage .................................637
Four-wheel drive system .........231
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............558
Switch....................................211
Wattage .................................637
Front passenger occupant classification system ............123
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light.........................579
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................66
Front side marker light Replacing light bulbs .............560
Wattage .................................637
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............559
Wattage .................................637
Fuel Capacity ................................627
Fuel gauge ............................176
Fuel pump shut off system ....575
Information ............................638
Refueling .................................95
Type ......................................638
Fuel door.....................................95
Fuel filler door ............................95
Fuel pump shut off system ....................................575
Fuses.........................................543F
*: For vehicles with a navigation system,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Garage door opener.................473
Gauges ......................................176
Glove box.................................. 451
Glove box light .........................451
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*..............407
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................. 72
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 553
Switch.................................... 200
Wattage .................................637
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................... 466
Side mirror............................. 294
Hill-start assist control ............228
Hood .......................................... 503
Hooks
Cargo hook............................ 471
Shopping bag hooks ............. 471
Horn...........................................175
I/M test....................................... 498
Identification Engine ...................................625
Vehicle .................................. 625
Ignition Engine switch ................161, 165
Keys ........................................28
Ignition switch................161, 165
Ignition switch .................. 161, 165
Illuminated entry system .........446
Indicator lights .........................179
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 664
Inside rear view mirror ..............82
Instrument panel light control .................................... 177 Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 446
Switch ................................... 447
Wattage................................. 637
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 505
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 591
Jack handle .............................. 591
Keyless entry ............................. 30
Keys Electronic key.......................... 28
If you lose your keys ............. 606
If your electronic key battery is discharged .. 539, 607
Ignition switch ............... 161, 165
Keyless entry .......................... 30
Key number............................. 28
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 28
Wireless remote control key.... 45
Knee airbag .............................. 109
Language
Multi-information display ........................ 182, 657
Licence plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 563
Wattage................................. 637
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 553
Wattage................................. 637
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Lights
Door courtesy lights.............. 446
Fog light switch..................... 211
Headlights switch ................. 200
Interior light switch................ 447
Personal light switch............. 448
Replacing light bulbs ............ 553
Turn signal lever ................... 173
Vanity lights .......................... 462
Wattage ................................ 637
Load capacity .......................... 246
Lock steering column ........................... 163, 166
Luggage compartment light Switch ................................... 448
Wattage ................................ 637
Luggage cover......................... 471
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 499
General maintenance ........... 495
Maintenance data ................. 624
Maintenance requirements ... 492
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 493
Manual air conditioning system ................................... 288
Meter Instrument panel light control ................................ 177
Meters .................................. 176
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 82
Side mirror heater................. 294
Side mirrors ............................ 84
Vanity mirrors ....................... 462
Moon roof................................... 91
MP3 disc
*................................ 319
Multi-information
display ........................... 182, 196 Noise from under vehicle ........574
Odometer ..................................176
Oil
Engine oil ..............................509
Opener Back door ................................56
Fuel filler door .........................95
Hood......................................503
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............84
Outside temperature display ............................182, 196
Overhead console ....................454
Overheating, Engine ................615
Parking brake ...........................174
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs .............559
Switch....................................200
Wattage .................................637
Personal lights Switch....................................448
Wattage .................................637
Power back door ........................56
Power outlet .............................463
Power windows ..........................87
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system,
refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Radiator .................................... 515
Radio
*....................................... 300
Rear seat entertainment
system .................................... 372
Rear seats Adjustment .............................. 69
Folding down rear seatback .... 69
Rear side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 561
Wattage .................................637
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 561
Wattage .................................637
Rear view mirror Inside.......................................82
Outside .................................... 84
Compass ............................... 480
Rear view monitor system ......223
Rear window defogger ............294
Rear window wiper .................. 217
Replacing Fuses .................................... 543
Key battery ............................ 539
Light bulbs ............................. 553
Tires ......................................591
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................ 666 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt............. 75
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 76
Child restraint system installation........................... 135
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ...................... 490
Emergency Locking
Retractor ............................... 76
How to wear your seat belt ..... 74
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 77
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 76
Reminder light ....................... 579
Seat belt extenders ................. 77
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners................ 667
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 75
Seat heaters ............................. 466
Seating capacity ...................... 246
Seats Adjustment precautions .......... 68
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 135
Cleaning ................................ 489
Front seat adjustment ............. 66
Head restraint ......................... 72
Properly sitting in the seat..... 107
Rear seat adjustment .............. 69
Seat heaters.......................... 466
Service reminder indicators .............................. 179
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 168
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 605
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