heater TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

3TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle......... 184
Cargo and luggage ....... 191
Vehicle load limits ......... 194
Trailer towing ................ 195
Dinghy towing ............... 195
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch .. 196
EV drive mode .............. 202
Hybrid transmission ...... 204
Turn signal lever ........... 207
Parking brake ................ 208
Brake Hold .................... 211
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............ 214
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .................................... 217
Windshield wipers and washer......................... 220
Rear window wiper and washer......................... 224
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap.................................... 226
4-5. Using the driving support
systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 229
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .................................... 235
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .................................... 243
RSA (Road Sign Assist) 253Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ... 256
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .................................... 267
Intuitive parking assist ... 276
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .......................... 283
Parking Support Brake func- tion (static objects) ...... 287
Parking Support Brake func- tion (rear-crossing vehicles).................................... 293
Driving mode s elect switch
.................................... 297
Driving assist systems ... 298
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips.................................... 304
Winter driving tips .......... 306
Utility vehicle precautions .................................... 309
5-1. Using the ai r conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 8-inch
display) ........................ 314
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicl es with 12.3-
inch display) ................ 321
Heated steering wheel/seat heater s/sea

t ventilators331
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............ 334
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features .. 338
4Driving
5Interior features

21Pictorial index
Parking brake switch .........................................................P.208
Applying/releasing............................................. ...................P.208
Precautions against winter season .............................. ........P.307
Warning buzzer/message ... .........................................P.448, 453
Brake hold switch .............................................. ................P.211
Driving mode select switch ..................................... ..........P.297
EV drive mode switch ........................................... .............P.202
Front seat heater switches
*...............................................P.331
Front seat ventilator switches
*.........................................P.332
*: If equipped
A
B
C
D
E
F

691-4. Hybrid system
1
For safety and security
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. ( P.69)
■During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predomi-
nantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
as necessary.
■When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, the power of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is added to that of the gas-
oline engine via the electric
motor (traction motor).
■When braking (regenera-
tive braking)
The wheels operate the electric
motor (traction motor) as a
power generator, and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is
charged.
■Regenerative braking
In the following si tuations, kinetic
energy is converted to electric
energy and deceleration force can
be obtained in conjunction with the
recharging of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released
while driving with the shift lever in
D or S.
●The brake pedal is depressed
while driving with the shift lever in
D or S.
■EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the
gasoline engine is stopped.
The on/off operation of the EV indi-
cator can be changed. (
P.100,
111)
■Conditions in which the gaso-
line engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and
stops automatically. However, it
may not stop automatically in the
following conditions
*:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charging
●When the temperature of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
high or low
●When the heater is switched on
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not
stop automatically in other situa-
tions.
■Charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
battery does not need to be charged
from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long
time the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) will slowly dis charge. For this
reason, be sure to drive the vehicle
at least once every few months for
at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16
km). If the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes fully discharged
and you are unabl e to start the
hybrid system, contact your Toyota
dealer.

3054-6. Driving tips
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Driving
When driving in a traffic jam,
gently release the brake pedal
to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding
overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control
excessive gasoline consump-
tion.
Control and maintain the vehicle
at a constant speed. Before
stopping at a toll booth or simi-
lar, allow plenty of time to
release the accelerator and gen-
tly apply the brakes. A greater
amount of electrical energy can
be regenerated when slowing
down.
Use the air conditioning only
when necessary. Doing so can
help reduce excessive gasoline
consumption.
In summer: When the ambient
temperature is high, use the
recirculated air mode. Doing so
will help to reduce the burden on
the air conditioning system and
reduce fuel consumption as
well.
In winter: Because the gasoline
engine will not automatically cut
out until it and the interior of the
vehicle are warm, it will con-
sume fuel. Also, fuel consump-
tion can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently.
Improper tire inflation pressure
can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires
that are appropriate for the sea-
son.
Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.
Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the
engine is unnecessary. More-
over, frequently driving short
distances will cause the engine
to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to excess fuel con-
sumption.
Highway driving
Air conditioning
Checking tire inflation
pressure
Luggage
Warming up before driv-
ing

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Interior features
Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 8-
inch display) .............. 314
Automatic air conditioning system (vehicles with 12.3-
inch display) .............. 321
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat ventilators
.................................. 331
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list .......... 334
5-3. Using the storage features List of storage features 338
Luggage compartment fea- tures .......................... 341
5-4. Using the other interior features
Toyota multi-operation touch (vehicle with the
12.3-inch display) ...... 345
Panoramic fixed moon roof with one-touch frosted
glass control .............. 347
Other interior features . 349
Garage door opener.... 361

3315-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
*: If equipped
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Using the seat heater
switches
1 Adjust the front armrest to
the rearmost position.
( P.359)
Heated steering
wheel*/seat heat-
ers*/seat ventilators*
 Heated steering wheel
Warm up the grip of the steer-
ing wheel
 Seat heaters
Warm up the front seat uphol-
stery
 Seat ventilators
Maintain good airflow by suck-
ing air into the front seats
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn inju-
ries
Care should be taken if anyone in
the following categories comes in
contact with the steering wheel or
seats when the heater is on:
●Babies, small children, the
elderly, the sick and the physi-
cally challenged
●Persons with sensitive skin
●Persons who are fatigued
●Persons who have taken alco-
hol or drugs that induce sleep
(sleeping drugs, cold remedies,
etc.)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors
Do not put heavy objects that
have an uneven surface on the
seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into
the seat.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.
Heated steering wheel
Operating the seat heat-
ers

3325-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
2Press the switch to turn the
seat heater on/off.
The level indicators come on
yellow during operation.
Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
Vehicles without seat ventila-
tors
Vehicles with seat ventilators
■Using the Toyota multi-
operation touch (if
equipped)
1 Select to display the seat
climate screen. ( P.345)
2 Select to turn the seat
heater on/off.
The level indica tors come on
red during operation.
Each time the switch is selected,
the operation condition changes as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Using the seat ventilator
switches
1 Adjust the front armrest to
the rearmost position.
( P.359)
A
WARNING
■To prevent causes of over-
heating and minor burn inju-
ries
Observe the following precautions
when using a seat heater:
●Do not cover the seat with a
blanket or cushion when using
the seat heater.
●Do not use seat heater more
than necessary.
Operating the seat venti-
lators
A

3756-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or syn-
thetic chamois.
 Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture.
■Cleaning the areas with satin-
finish metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real
metal for the surface. It is necessary to clean them regularly. If dirty areas
are left uncleaned for long periods
of time, they may be difficult to
clean.

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.
 Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the
interior of the vehicle at least twice a
year to maintain t he quality of the
vehicle’s interior.
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
 Wring out any excess water
NOTICE
■When cleaning the inside of
the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. ( P.229)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear
window
●Do not use a gla ss cleaner to
clean the rear window, as this
may cause damage to the rear
window defogger heater wires
or antenna. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in strokes run-
ning parallel to the heater wires
or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or
antenna.
■Cleaning the fr ont side win-
dow
●Do not use any compound or
abrasive product (e.g., glass
cleaner, detergent, wax) to
clean the windows . It may dam-
age the coating.
Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
(if equipped)
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

4948-1. Specifications
■Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor labo-
ratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Fed-
eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labo-
ratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades
of a tire assume tha
t it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sureTire pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or has not been driven
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation pres-
sureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended inflation
pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of transmis-
sion, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including th e maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air con-
ditioning and additional weight optional engine

532Alphabetical Index
B
Back door ................................ 136Hands Free Power Back Door........................................... 139
Power back door .................. 137
Wireless remote control ....... 137
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 431
Battery (12-volt battery) ......... 394 If the 12-volt battery is dis-charged .............................. 469
Preparing and c hecking before
winter.................................. 306
Replacing ............................. 472
Warning light ........................ 442
Battery (traction battery) ......... 72
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ...... 267 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 270
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 273
Bottle holders ......................... 340
Brake Brake Hold ........................... 211
Fluid ..................................... 392
Parking brake ....................... 208
Regenerative braking ............. 69
Warning light ........................ 442
Brake assist ............................ 298
Brake Hold .............................. 211
Break-in tips ........ ................... 185
Brightness control Instrument panel light control....................................... 90, 94
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ...... 267 Blind Spot Monitor function .. 270
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function........................................... 273
C
Care Aluminum wheels ................. 370 Exterior .................................370
Interior ..................................373
Seat belts .............................373
Cargo capacity ................191, 194
Chains......................................308
Child-protectors......................135
Child restraint system ..............48 Fixed with a LATCH system ...57
Fixed with a seat belt..............52
Front passenger occupant clas-sification system ...................41
Points to remember ................48
Riding with children ................47
Types of child restraint system installation method ...............50
Using an anchor bracket ........59
Child safety ...............................47 12-volt battery precautions...................................395, 473
Airbag precautions .................36
Back door precautions..........136
Child restraint system .............50
Heated steering wheel and seat heater precautio ns..............331
How your child should wear the seat belt ................................28
Panoramic moon roof precau- tions ....................................349
Power window lock switch ....181
Power window precautions...180
Rear door child-protectors ....135
Removed key battery precau- tions ....................................426
Seat belt extender precautions .............................................28
Seat belt precautions..............27
Seat heater precautions .......331
Cleaning ..........................370, 373 Aluminum wheels .................370
Exterior .................................370
Interior ..................................373
Radar sensor ........................230