TOYOTA VENZA 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual

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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 ........................... 67
Rear seats ............................ 70
Driving position memory....... 73
Head restraints ..................... 78
Seat belts ............................. 81
Steering wheel ..................... 88
Inside rear view mirror.......... 89
Outside rear view mirrors ................................ 92 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 96
Moon roof ........................... 100
Sunshade ........................... 103
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 104
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 108
Alarm .................................. 111
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 115
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 116
SRS airbags ....................... 118
Front passenger occupant classification
system .............................. 133
Child restraint systems ....... 139
Installing child restraints ........................... 145
1Before driving
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” or “Displ ay Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system • Rear view monitor system

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 171
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 175
Automatic transmission ....... 178
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ...................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 192
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 204 2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................. 208
Automatic High Beam......... 212
Fog light switch................... 219
Windshield wipers and washer.............................. 221
Rear window wiper and washer.............................. 225
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 227
Intuitive parking assist ........ 231
Driving assist systems ........ 238
Hill-start assist control ........ 244
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 246
Cargo and luggage ............. 251
Vehicle load limits............... 256
Winter driving tips ............... 258
Trailer towing ...................... 263
Dinghy towing ..................... 284
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 286
Rear window defogger ....... 296
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 298
Using the AUX port/USB port ........... 304
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 305
• Personal/interior light main switch ...................... 306
• Personal/interior lights...... 307
• Luggage compartment light .................................. 307 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 309
• Glove box ......................... 310
• Console boxes.................. 311
• Overhead console ............ 313
• Cup holders ...................... 314
• Bottle holders ................... 316
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 317
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 320
Vanity mirror ....................... 321
Power outlets ...................... 322
Seat heaters ....................... 324
Armrest ............................... 326
Assist grips (folding type) ..................... 327
Floor mats........................... 328
Luggage compartment features ............................ 330
Garage door opener ........... 332
Compass ............................ 339
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 346
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 349
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 352
General maintenance.......... 355
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 359
Hood ................................... 363
Positioning a floor jack ........ 365
Engine compartment ........... 367
Tires .................................... 382
Tire inflation pressure ......... 389
Wheels ................................ 393
Air conditioning filter............ 396
Key battery .......................... 399
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 403
Light bulbs........................... 413 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 430
If your vehicle needs to be towed....................... 431
If you think something is wrong ............................ 435
If noise can be heard from under vehicle............ 436
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 437
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 438
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 452
If you have a flat tire ........... 453
If the engine will not start ............................ 464
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 467
If you lose your keys........... 468
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 469
If the battery is discharged........................ 472
If your vehicle overheats ......................... 477
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 482
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 486
Fuel information ................. 500
Tire information .................. 504
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 519
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 529
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 532
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 533
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 535 Abbreviation list ............... 548
Alphabetical index ............ 550
What to do if... .................. 559
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 219
Front turn signal lights P. 183
Headlights P. 208
Hood P. 363
Windshield wipers P. 221Moon roof P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 92
Daytime running lights P. 210
Front side marker lights P. 208
Side turn signal lights
P. 183

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 382
P. 453
P. 389
P. 504
Rear window defogger P. 296
Rear window wiper
P. 225
Tail lights P. 208
Side doors P. 50
Rear turn signal lights P. 183
License plate
light
P. 208
Back door
P. 56
Fuel filler door P. 104
Rear side marker lights P. 208
Rear view monitor system camera
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Power window
switches
P. 96
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 81
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 118
SRS driver airbag P. 118
Head restraints P. 78
Front seats P. 67
SRS side airbags P. 118
Console boxes P. 311
Floor mats
P. 328
Glove box P. 310
Rear seats P. 70