TOYOTA VENZA 2015 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 ........................... 104
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 105
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system .............................. 109
Alarm .................................. 112
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 117
SRS airbags ....................... 119
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 134
Child restraint systems ....... 140
Installing child restraints ..... 146
1Before driving
For vehicles with an Entune Premium Audio with Navigation or Entune Audio
Plus, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system • Audio system

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 162
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 173
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system)....................... 177
Automatic transmission ....... 180
Turn signal lever ................. 185
Parking brake ...................... 186
Horn .................................... 187
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 188
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 191
Multi-information display (TFT type) ......................... 194
Multi-information display (LCD type) ........................ 206
Fuel consumption information ........................ 210 2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 212
Automatic High Beam......... 216
Fog light switch................... 223
Windshield wipers and washer....................... 225
Rear window wiper and washer....................... 229
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ..................... 231
Intuitive parking assist ........ 235
Rear view monitor system .............................. 243
Driving assist systems ........ 256
Hill-start assist control ........ 262
2-5. Driving information Utility vehicle precautions....................... 264
Cargo and luggage ............. 269
Vehicle load limits............... 274
Winter driving tips ............... 276
Trailer towing ...................... 281
Dinghy towing ..................... 302
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 306
Rear window defogger ....... 316
3-2. Using the audio system (Entune Audio)
Audio system types ............ 318
Audio system...................... 320
Steering wheel audio switches ........................... 323
USB Port/AUX Port ............ 325
Basic Audio Operations...... 326
Setup menu ........................ 329
General settings ................. 330
Audio settings..................... 332
Display settings .................. 333
Voice settings ..................... 335
Selecting the audio source .............................. 336
List screen operation .......... 337
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 339
Radio operation .................. 340
CD player operation ........... 343
Listening to an iPod............ 350
Listening to a USB memory device ........ 356
Using the AUX port ............ 362
Preparations to use wireless communication ................. 363 Registering a Bluetooth
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audio player for
the first time ...................... 366
Registering a Bluetooth
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phone for the first time ...... 367
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ............................... 368
Connecting a Bluetooth
®
device ............................... 370
Displaying a Bluetooth
®
device details .................... 373
Detailed Bluetooth
®
system settings................. 375
Listening to Bluetooth
®
Audio ................................ 377
Using a Bluetooth
®
Phone ............................... 379
Making a call....................... 382
Receiving a call .................. 386
Speaking on the phone....... 387
Bluetooth
® phone
message function ............. 391
Using the steering wheel switches............................ 396
Bluetooth
® phone
settings ............................. 397
Contact/Call History Settings ............................ 399
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ............. 411
Bluetooth
®.......................... 419
Voice command system ..... 426
3Interior features

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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list .................. 430
• Personal/interior light main switch ................................ 431
• Personal/interior lights and luggage compartment
light ................................... 432
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 434
• Glove box.......................... 435
• Console boxes .................. 436
• Overhead console............. 438
• Cup holders ...................... 439
• Bottle holders .................... 441
• Auxiliary boxes.................. 442
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 445
Vanity mirror........................ 446
Power outlets ...................... 447
Seat heaters........................ 449
Armrest ............................... 451
Assist grips (folding type) .... 452
Floor mats ........................... 453
Luggage compartment features ............................. 455
Garage door opener............ 457
Compass ............................. 464 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 470
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 473
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 476
General maintenance ......... 479
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 482
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 483
Hood ................................... 487
Positioning a floor jack ....... 489
Engine compartment .......... 491
Tires ................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ............................... 517
Air conditioning filter ........... 520
Key battery ......................... 523
Checking and replacing fuses ................. 527
Light bulbs .......................... 537
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 554
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 555
If you think something is wrong ............................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 563
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 564
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 578
If you have a flat tire ........... 579
If the engine will not start ... 590
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from “P”................. 593
If you lose your keys .......... 594
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................ 595
If the battery is discharged ....................... 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 606
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 608 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 612
Fuel information .................. 626
Tire information................... 630
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 645
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 655
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 658
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 659
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 661
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list ................ 674
Alphabetical index ............ 676
What to do if... .................. 685
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights P. 223
Front turn signal lights P. 185
Headlights P. 212
Hood P. 487
Windshield wipers P. 225Moon roof P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 92
Daytime running lights P. 214
Front side marker lights P. 212
Side turn signal lights
P. 185

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 506
P. 579
P. 513
P. 630
Rear window defogger P. 316
Rear window wiper
P. 229
Tail lights P. 212
Side doors P. 50
Rear turn signal lights P. 185
License plate
light
P. 212
Back door
P. 56
Fuel filler door P. 105
Rear side marker lights P. 212
Rear view monitor system camera
 P. 243
: If equipped

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Power window
switches
P. 96
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belts P. 81
SRS front passengerairbag
P. 119
SRS driver airbag P. 119
Head restraints P. 78
Front seats P. 67
SRS side airbags P. 119
Console boxes P. 436
Floor mats
P. 453
Glove box P. 435
Rear seats P. 70