lights TOYOTA VENZA 2012 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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3-6. 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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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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Overhead console P. 454
Garage door opener switches  P. 473
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 82
Moon roof switches  P. 91
Vanity mirrors P. 462
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 109
Sun visors P. 461
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Personal/interior lights P. 447, 448
Personal/interior lights
P. 447, 448
Rear seat entertainment system  P. 372
: If equipped
Compass  P. 480

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduce the reflected light.
Turns auto mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system:
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror Normal position
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set.
● A locked door is unlocked or o pened in any way other than by
using the entry function (vehicles with smart key system), the
wireless remote control door lo ck function or the mechanical
key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The battery is reconnected.
● The side windows are tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all doors using the
entry function (vehicles with
smart key system) or the wire-
less remote control. The sys-
tem will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
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Panic mode
Vehicles with smart key system
Vehicles without smart key system
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before the alarm is set) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 657)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash or come on to deter any person
from trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.

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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system■ Adult
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■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illumi-
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SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated