TOYOTA VENZA 2016 Owners Manual

1812-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Shift position uses
* 1
: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable for
the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal
driving.
* 2
: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the pos-
sible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnec-
essary upshifting.Shift position Function
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
* 1
S S mode driving
* 2
(  P. 182)

1822-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Changing shift ranges in S mode
Shift the shift lever to the S mode driving position and operate the
shift lever.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if
AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(  P. 184)

1832-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Shift ranges and their functions
● Automatically selecting gears between 1 and 6 according to
vehicle speed and driving conditio n. (However the gear is limited
according to selected shift range.)
● You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine br aking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.■ S mode
● When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to 6.
● To prevent excessive engine speed, a function was adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range before engine speed becomes too
high.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.

1842-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Downshifting restrictions wa rning buzzer (in the S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ When driving with cruise control system
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and
downshifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. (  P. 231)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
 P. 593
■ If the S indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S mode driving position
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S mode driving position cancels the function.)

1852-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Tur n signal lever
■ Turn signals 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.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out. Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change. The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change. The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

1862-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Parking brake ■ Usage in winter time
 P. 276
NOTICE■ Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Sets the parking brake
*(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
* : Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.U.S.A.
Canada

1872-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Hor n ■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(  P. 88) To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with smart key system
The following gauges, meters a nd display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature.

1892-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
BrighterOdometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.
Odometer and trip meter Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.

1902-2. Instrument cluster
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 603)