TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

3315-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
and the fan speed to any setting
except off.
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air
mode temporarily is recom-
mended in preventing dirty air
from entering the vehicle interior
and helping to c ool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature
is high.
●Outside/recirculated air mode may
automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the
inside temperature.
■When the outside temperature
falls to nearly 32°F (0°C)
The dehumidification function may
not operate even when “A/C” switch
is selected.
■Operation of the air condition-
ing system in Eco drive mode
●In Eco drive mode, the air condi-
tioning system is controlled as fol-
lows to prioritize fuel efficiency:
• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict
heating/cooling capacity
• Fan speed restr icted when auto-
matic mode is selected
●To improve air conditioning perfor-
mance, perform the following
operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode ( P.304)
• Turn off Eco air conditioning mode
●When the driving mode is set to
Eco drive mode, the Eco air condi-
tioning mode will be turned on
automatically. Even in this case,
the Eco air conditioning mode can
be turned off by s electing the Eco
air conditioning mode switch.
■Notes on touch switch opera-
tion
●Operate using a finger (the pad of
the finger).
●If a coating, film, etc. is applied to
the surface of the air conditioning
control panel, non -response may occur.
●If a pen, etc. is used to operate
the system, the
system will not
respond.
●When performing a touch opera-
tion, make sure th at other fingers,
etc. do not touch the air condition-
ing control panel.
●When performing a series of touch
operations, withdraw the finger
completely before performing the
next operation.
●Do not forcefully press the air con-
ditioning control panel.
●If the air conditioning control panel
is dirty or has liqui d attached to it,
incorrect operation may occur.
Wipe the control panel clean
before performing any touch oper-
ations.
■Situations when non-response
may occur from normal touch
switch operation
●Gloves, etc. are worn.
●A coating, film, et c. is applied to
the surface of the air conditioning
control panel.
●The air conditioning control panel
is dirty or has liq uid attached to it.
●The vehicle is in an area where
strong electrical waves or noise
are emitted, such as near a televi-
sion tower, power plant, gasoline
station, broadcastin g station, large
display, airport, etc.
●Wireless devices such as radios,
cell phones, etc. are carried.
●The air conditioning control panel
is in contact with, or covered by, a
metallic object suc h as the follow-
ing:
• A card that has metal on it, such
as aluminum foil, etc.
• A pack of cigaret tes that use alu-
minum foil
• A wallet or bag that is made of metal
•Coins
• A heating pad

3325-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
• CDs, DVDs or other media
●If your hand is near or touching
the air conditioning control panel
when the power switch is turned to
ACC or ON, non-response may
occur. If so, withdraw your hand
from the air conditioning control
panel and wait approximately 10
seconds before touching the air
conditioning control panel again.
■When non-response from touch
switch operation
When the air conditioning control
panel is dirty, non-response may
occur.
Clean the touch panel frequently.
■When cleaning the air condi-
tioning control panel
Touch switches may respond when
cleaning. Turn the power switch to
OFF before proceeding with clean-
ing.
■Ventilation and air conditioning
odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air condi-
tioning system to the outside air
mode.
●During use, various odors from
inside and outside the vehicle may
enter into and a ccumulate in the
air conditioning system. This may
then cause odor to be emitted
from the vents.
●In order to suppress odors that
occur when the a ir conditioning
system starts, the air flow mode
may change to blow air to the feet
or air may stop blowing for a short
period of time immediately after
the air conditioning system is
started in automatic mode.
●When parking, the system auto-
matically switches to outside air
mode to encourage better air cir-
culation throughout the vehicle,
helping to reduce odors that occur
when starting the vehicle.
■Using the Intelligent Assistant
(if equipped)
Air conditioning system can be
operated using the Intelligent Assis-
tant. For details reg arding the Intelli-
gent Assistant, refer to the
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
■Air conditioning filter
 P.415
■Air conditioning system refrig-
erant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of
the air conditioning system is
attached to the h ood at the loca-
tion shown in the following illustra-
tion.
●The meaning of each symbol on
the label are as follows:
Caution
Air conditioning sys-
tem
Air conditioning sys-
tem lubricant type
Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning sys-
tem
Flammable refrigerant

3335-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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■Changing the air conditioning
control panel touch switch
response
The amount of time takes for a
switch to respond can be changed
through the following operations:
The air conditioning system cannot
be operated while these operations
are performed.
1 Press and hold both the fan
speed decrease switch and auto-
matic mode switch at the same
time for approximately 3 sec-
onds.
A number from “01” to “05” will
be displayed on the driver’s side
temperature section in the
screen.
2 Each time rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch is pressed, the response
time changes as follows:
01 0203 04 05
The smaller the number the quicker
the response time becomes, and
the larger the number the slower the
response time becomes. If touch
operations are not performed for
approximately 5 seconds with the
desired setting displayed, the
screen returns to the normal driver’s
side temperature display and the
setting change completes. After the
setting change completes, all dis-
plays in the monitor section will illu-
minate for a short time. Do not turn
off the power switch during this time.
Setting contents will be erased.
■Turning the air conditioning
control panel touch switch
operation sounds on or off
Operation sounds produced when a
switch is touched can be turned on
or off through the following opera-
tions:
The air conditioning system cannot
be operated while these operations
are performed. 1
Press and hold both the fan
speed increase switch and
“OFF” switch at the same time
for approximately 3 seconds.
“On” or “OFF” will be displayed
on the driver’s side temperature
section in the screen.
2 Each time rear window and out-
side rear view mirror defoggers
switch is pressed, the function
switches between on and off.
If touch operations are not per-
formed for approximately 5 sec-
onds with “On” or “OFF” displayed,
the screen returns to the normal
driver’s side temperature display
and the setting change completes.
After the setting change completes,
all displays in the monitor section
will illuminate for a short time. Do
not turn off the power switch during
this time. Setti ng contents will be
erased.
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(Customizable features:  P.513)
WARNING
■To prevent the windshield
from fogging up
Do not use the windshield defog-
ger switch during cool air opera-
tion in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
■When the outside rear view
mirror defoggers are operat-
ing
Do not touch the rear view mirror
surfaces when the outside rear
view mirror def oggers are on.

3345-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
1Press the “AUTO” switch.
When automatic mode is on, the
switch operation indicator illumi-
nates and is displayed on the
air conditioner control screen.
2Adjust the temperature set-
ting.
3 To stop the operation, press
the “OFF” switch.
If the fan speed setting or air
flow modes are operated, the
automatic mode indicator goes
off. However, automatic mode
for functions other than that
operated is maintained.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automati-
cally according to the temperature
setting and the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a
while until warm or cool air is ready
to flow immediately after the auto-
matic mode switch is pressed.
To turn on the “SYNC” mode,
press the “SYNC” switch.
The driver’s side temperature con-
trol switches can b e used to adjust
the temperature for the driver’s and
passenger’s side. To enter individ-
ual mode, operate the passenger’s
side temperature co ntrol switches
or select the “SYNC” switch again.
When the “SYNC” mode is on, the
indicator illuminates on the “SYNC”
switch.
This function automatically con-
trols the air conditioning airflow
so that priority is given to the
front seats. When the front pas-
senger seat is not occupied, air-
flow may switch to only the
driver’s seat. Unnecessary air
conditioning is suppressed, con-
tributing to increased fuel effi-
ciency.
Front seat concentrated airflow
mode operates in the following
situations.
 No passengers are detected
in the rear seats
 The windshield defogger is
not operating
While operating, illumi-
nates.
■Manually turning front seat
concentrated airflow mode
on/off
In front seat concentrated air-
flow mode, directing airflow to
the front seats only and to the all
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the air conditioning
system on longer than necessary
when the hybrid system is off.
Using automatic mode
Adjusting the temperature
for driver and passenger
seats simultaneously
(“SYNC” mode)
Front seat concentrated
airflow mode (S-FLOW)

3355-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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seats can be switched via switch
operation. When the mode has
been switched manually, auto-
matic airflow control stops oper-
ating.
Press the on the air condi-
tioning operation panel and
switch the airflow.
Indicator illuminated: Airflow
to the front seats only
 Indicator off: Airflow to the all
seats
■Operation of automatic airflow
control
●In order to maintain a comfortable
interior, airflow may be directed to
seats without passengers immedi-
ately after the hybrid system is
started and at other times depend-
ing on the outside temperature.
●After the hybrid system is started,
if passengers move around inside
or enter/exit the vehicle, the sys-
tem cannot accurately detect the
presence of passengers and auto-
matic airflow cont rol will not oper-
ate.
■Operation of manual airflow
control
Even if the function is manually
switched to directing airflow to only
the front seats, whe n a rear seat is
occupied, it may automatically direct
airflow to all seats.
■To return to auto matic airflow
control
1 With the indicator off, turn the
power switch to OFF.
2 After 60 minutes or more elapse,
turn the power switch to ON.
This feature is used to prevent
ice from building up on the wind-
shield and wiper blades.
Press the switch to turn the sys-
tem on/off.
The indicator comes on when the
system is on.
The windshield wiper de-icer will
automatically turn off after approxi-
mately 15 minutes.
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected air flow mode.
Windshield wiper de-icer
(if equipped)
WARNING
■To prevent burns
Do not touch the glass at lower
part of the windshield or to the
side of the front p illars when the
windshield wiper deicer is on.
Air outlet layout and oper-
ations

3365-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the air flow direc-
tion and opening/closing
the air outlets
Front
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
Rear
1 Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down
2 Open the vent
3 Close the vent
WARNING
■To not interrupt the wind-
shield defogger from operat-
ing
Do not place anything on the
instrument panel which may cover
the air outlets. Otherwise, air flow
may be obstructed, preventing the
windshield defoggers from defog-
ging.

3375-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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.
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.)
■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.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
seat heaters and seat ventila-
tors (if equipped)
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

3385-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
1Adjust the front armrest to
the rearmost position.
( P.362)
2 Turns the seat heaters and
ventilators on/off
The level indicators come on
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
Turns the seat heater on
The level indicators come on
yellow during operation.
Vehicles with seat ventilators
1 Turns the seat heater on
The level indica tors come on
yellow during operation.
2 Turns the seat ventilator on
The level indica tors come on
green during operation.
■Operation condition
The power switch is in ON.
■Air conditioning system-linked
control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi,
the fan speed of the seat ventilator
may increase according to the fan
speed of the air conditioning sys-
tem.
Operating the seat heat-
ers and seat ventilators
A
A
A
A

3395-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
5-2.Using the interior lights
Rear interior light (P.341)
Door courtesy lights
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Power switch illumination ( P.201)
Front interior lights/personal lights ( P.340, 341)
Front cup holder light
Instrument panel lower illumination (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Scuff lights (if equipped)
Front console light
Upper console lights (if equipped)
Outer foot lights
■Interior lights automatic on/off
●Illuminated entry system: The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
Interior lights list
Location of the i
nterior lights
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

3405-2. Using the interior lights
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on
when the power switch is turned to
OFF, the lights will go off automat-
ically after 20 minutes.
■Interior lights brightness reduc-
tion
The brightness of the following
lights will be reduc ed when shifting
the shift lever to any position other
than P.
●Instrument panel lower illumina-
tion (if equipped)
●Footwell lights (if equipped)
●Upper console lights (if equipped)
●Front console light
●Inside door handle lights (if
equipped)
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the interior lights will
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on
automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of
the collision.)
■When the illuminated entry sys-
tem do not turn on
The electronic key battery-saving
function may be activated.( P.155)
■Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before
the lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.513)
■Front interior lights
Vehicles without panoramic
fixed moon roof with one-
touch frosted glass control
Turns the lights on/off
The rear interior light also turns
on/off.
However, when the rear interior
light has already been turned on, it
will not be controlle d by front inte-
rior light operations.
Turns the door position on/off
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
Operating the interior
lights