engine TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
2When driving

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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
4Maintenance and care

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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
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P. 200
P. 173
P. 211Windshield wipers and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 213
P. 217
Gauges and meters P. 176
Glove box P. 451
Fuel filler door opener P. 95
Hood opener P. 503
SRS knee airbag P. 109
Multi-information display P. 182
Bottle holder P. 457
Parking brake pedal P. 174
Horn P. 175
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
P. 161

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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Power back door switch  P. 57
Enhanced VSC OFF switch P. 232
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 84
Auxiliary box P. 458
Power back door main switch  P. 58
Telephone switch * P. 410
Talk switch * P. 410Audio remote control switches P. 350
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system) P. 165
Cruise control switch P. 219

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Vehicle control and operation data recording
Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain
information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-
cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or
pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S.mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

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Event data recorder
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your
vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle
performance.
Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data
recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event.
The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash
event, this device may record the following information:
• Engine speed
• Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not
• Vehicle speed
• To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
• The transaxle shift position
• Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
• Driver’s seat position
• SRS airbag deployment data
• SRS airbag system diagnostic data
• Front passenger’s occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving
vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does
not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.

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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

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 3 1 )
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 3 1 )
Starts and stops the engine ( P. 161)