warning light 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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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
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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
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CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the
seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat
belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-
propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate
improperly and may cause death or serious injury.

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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is
opened.
Vehicles without smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after
the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the
fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help
reduce wind noise.
■ Sunshade
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■ Open moon roof warning buzzer
Vehicles with smart key system
The buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information dis-
play (TFT type only) when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned
off and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.
Vehicles without smart key system
The buzzer sounds and message is shown on the multi-information dis-
play (TFT type only) when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion and the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof open.

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Airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Side airbag
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
light
Occupant detection sensor
Curtain shield airbag sensor
SRS warning light
Driver airbag Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front airbag sensor
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Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light

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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
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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

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System malfunction
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depe nding on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
*2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*3: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits
in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as
an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only
be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.
(  P. 129)
*5: In case the indicator is not illumi nated, consult this manual as for
installing the child restraint system properly. ( P. 135)
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
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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CAUTION
■Front passenger occupant cl assification system precautions
● Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a second
seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated,
which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of
a severe accident. If the seatback touches the second seat, return the
seatback to a position where it does not touch the second seat. Keep the
front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is mov-
ing. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of
the seat belt system.
● If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator
light is illuminated. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the
passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and
with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still
remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if
that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.
● When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system
on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front
passenger seat in the proper order. ( P. 135)
● Do not modify or remove the front seat.
● Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other-
wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction in the
detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
● Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the
front seatbacks.
● Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers
the seat cushion surface.
● Do not modify or replace the upholstery of the front seat.