park assist TOYOTA VENZA 2015 Owners Manual (in English)

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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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Power back door switch P. 57
VSC OFF switch P. 258
Outside rear view mirror
switches
P. 92
Auxiliary box P. 442
Power back door main switch P. 59
Intuitive parking assist switch P. 235
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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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Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Starting off on a hill
Hill-start assist control will operate. ( P. 262)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and stop the
engine.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
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CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to “P” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to “R” while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to “D” while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine br aking is not available when “N” is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however,
power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 608.
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 181)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.

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CAUTION
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leadin\
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death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
●When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.

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Multi-information display (TFT type)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock and current outside temper-
ature.
● Clock ( P. 199)
Indicates and sets the time.
● Outside temperature
Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C).
●Air conditioning system display ( P. 306)
Automatically displayed when the air conditioning is turned on.
● Trip information ( P. 195)
Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
● Intuitive parking assist display (if equipped) ( P. 235)
● Warning messages ( P. 578)
Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems.
● Customizable features setting display ( P. 1 9 8645)

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Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the multi-in formation display, the audio sys-
tem screen and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when
using this system.
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns intuitive parking assist
on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.

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Setting up intuitive parking assist (vehicles with an Entune
Premium Audio with Navigation)
You can change the buzzer sound volume and the screen operating
conditions. Press the “APPS” button.
Select “Setup” on the screen.
Select “Vehicle” on the screen.
Select “TOYOTA Park Assist Settings” on the screen.
Select the desired item.
The buzzer sound volume can
be adjusted.
On or off can be selected for
intuitive parking assist display.
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■Sensor detection information
●Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass.
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• The sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• The vehicle is equipped with a fender pole or wireless antenna.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or curved curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent the sensor from detecting it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall obstacles with upper sections projecting outwards in the direction
of your vehicle
■ If the display flashes and a message is displayed
P. 578