TOYOTA VENZA 2013 (in English) User Guide

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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may
illuminate.
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
“D”
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Driving position memory
To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:
(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Power seat (if equipped)
Driving position memory
To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:
(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front and rear (excluding center) seats
Height
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seat backs.
(1)
(3)
(2)
Seats-Folding rear row seats
Pull
Pull
From inside
From outside
Right side/center
rear remote seat
release
Left side remote
seat release
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Windows-Power
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch
Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat back angle
Seat back angle
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Seats-Head restraints
Front and rear (excluding center) seatsRear center
Lock release buttonLock release button
Height
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seat backs.
Right side/center rear remote seat
release
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Close
Recommended open position
to minimize wind noise.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Window lock
switch
Automatic operation
Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely. TiltClose
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Headlights
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of
30 seconds.
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
Without automatic high beam
Low beam
High beam
High beam flasher
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
Manual high beam ONActivate*
Deactivate
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
* Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for details on activating the
automatic high beams.
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Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
Turn
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of
30 seconds.
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Front
Rear
Wash and wipe Wipe Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipe
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Push: Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Turn: Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Push: Dual operation ON/OFF
Separate temperature setting or synchronize temperature setting for
driver and passenger.
Turn: Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger/Windshield wiper
de-icer
Windshield defogger
Climate control OFF
Seat heaters (if equipped)
Driver’s seatFront passenger’s seat
Turn
On
The Enhanced VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC and Enhanced VSC functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Enhanced VSC OFF button
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panel
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must
be in the ACCESSORY or ON position to be used.
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Push: Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Turn: Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “
” mode, use fresh air (“” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
” mode uses fresh air only.
Push: Dual operation ON/OFF
Separate temperature setting or synchronize temperature setting for

driver and passenger.
Turn: Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger/Windshield wiper
de-icer
Windshield defogger
Climate control OFF
Front passenger’s seat
The Enhanced VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC and Enhanced VSC functions.
Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Enhanced VSC
OFF button
Enhanced VSC OFF button
Power outlets-12V DC
Instrument panelInside center console
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must
be in the ACCESSORY or ON position to be used.
Luggage compartment
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/
unmute or pause/resume current operation.
USB/AUX port
Steering wheel switches
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Audio
Type 2 - additional function
Turn to
tune radio
stations
manually
or select
tracks or
files
Eject CD
Touch screen display
Push to
display
audio
screen
Seek station/
CD track
select
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Type 1
Premium
Display
Audio
system*
Push to pause
or resume
playing
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more
information.
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