TOYOTA VENZA 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

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Multi-information display (TFT type)
The settings display will differ according to the situation. If is
pressed while in automatic mode, the status of all settings will be dis-
played for a number of seconds.
Multi-information display (LCD type)
Automatic mode indicator
Driver’s side
temperature
setting display
Fan speed display
Air conditioning on indicator
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Airflow display
Automatic mode indicator
Driver’s side
temperature
setting display
Fan speed
display
Air conditioning on/off display
Passenger’s side
temperature
setting display
Airflow display

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. In outside air or
recirculated air mode, air outlets, fan speed and air conditioning on/
off are automatically adjusted according to the temperature setting.
“AUTO” will be displayed on the multi-information display, along with
the temperature setting. The settings that are automatically adjusted
by the system are not displayed. When only “AUTO” and the temper-
ature settings are displayed, may be pressed a second
time to temporarily display all system settings.
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or coun-
terclockwise (cool).
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s seats can be
set separately.
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Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counter-
clockwise (cool).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simulta-
neous modes each time is pressed.
Each temperature setting will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
Dual mode: The temperature for the driver’s seat and front passen-
ger’s seats can be set separately.
SYNC mode: Only (driver’s side) can be used to adjust
the temperature for all seats.
In SYNC mode, only one temperature setting will be displayed on
the multi-information display.

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Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Pressing the button while in automatic mode will place the fan speed
into manual mode. “AUTO” will turn off, and the fan speed setting will
be displayed. The air outlet setting will remain in automatic mode.
Press to turn the fan off.
The air conditioning system display will go blank to indicate that the
system is off. If the system is in outside air mode, some outlet airflow
may still exist.
■Changing the air outlets
Press .
The air outlets switch each time
the button is pressed.
Pressing the button while in auto-
matic mode will place the air out-
lets into manual mode. “AUTO”
will turn off, and the air outlet set-
ting will be displayed. The fan
speed setting will remain in auto-
matic mode.
Air flows to the upper body.

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VENZA_OM_OM73010U_(U) Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Mainly air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and
recirculated air mode (indicator on) each time the button is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield
Press .
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return
to recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.
Pressing again will revert
to the previous air outlet mode.
Adjusting the position and opening and closing the air outlets
Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right,
up or down.

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VENZA_OM_OM73010U_(U)Front side outlets
Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.
Rear center outlets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close
the vent.

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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
● The system may switch automatically to recirculated air mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected.
● Immediately after is pressed, the fan may stop for a while
until warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ When the outside temperature exceed s 75°F (24°C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may help to improve fuel consumption.
● Vehicles with smart key system:
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing .
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.

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■When outside temperature r eaches approximately 32°F (0°C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■ Air conditioning odors
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in the automatic
mode. Air flows to the feet for a certain period of time when the air starts
to flow.
CAUTION
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the wind-
shield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.

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Rear window defogger
■The rear window defogger 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.
■ Outside rear view mirror defogg ers and windshield wiper de-icer
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers and the windshield wiper de-icer on.
The outside rear view mirror is used to remove raindrops, dew and frost from
the outside rear view mirrors.
The windshield wiper de-icer is used to prevent ice from building up on the
windshield and wiper blades.
Clear the rear window using the defogger.
On/off
The defogger will automatically
turn off after 15 or 60 minutes.
This operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.
Pressing the switch again also
turns the defogger off.