Toyota Venza Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VENZA_U (OM73013U)

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 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........................... 66

Rear seats............................ 69

Head restraints..................... 72

Seat belts............................. 74

Steering wheel ..................... 81

Inside rear view mirror.......... 82

Outside rear view mirrors..... 84

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows..................... 87

Moon roof ............................. 91

Sunshade ............................. 94

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap..... 95

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 99

Alarm.................................. 102

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 106

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 107

SRS airbags ....................... 109

Front passenger

occupant classification

system.............................. 123

Child restraint systems....... 129

Installing child restraints..... 135

Before driving

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s

Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.

• Navigation system

• Audio/video system

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle............... 150

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart key

system)............................. 161

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system)....................... 165

Automatic transmission....... 168

Turn signal lever ................. 173

Parking brake...................... 174

Horn.................................... 175

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 176

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 179

Multi-information display

(TFT type)......................... 182

Multi-information display

(LCD type) ........................ 196

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch................. 200

Automatic High Beam

(vehicles with discharge

headlights)........................ 204

Fog light switch................... 211

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 213

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 217

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control..................... 219

Rear view monitor

system.............................. 223

Hill-start assist control........ 228

Driving assist systems........ 230

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle

precautions....................... 236

Cargo and luggage............. 241

Vehicle load limits............... 246

Winter driving tips............... 248

Trailer towing...................... 253

Dinghy towing..................... 274

When driving

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system a

nd defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 278

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 288

Rear window defogger....... 294

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type.............. 296

Using the radio................... 300

Using the CD player........... 309

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 319

Operating an iPod.............. 329

Operating a USB

memory............................ 336

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 344

Using the AUX port ............ 349

Using the steering

switches ........................... 350

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

audio

system

Blue

tooth

audio system.... 354

Using the Bluetooth

audio system.................... 357

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 364

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 366

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................ 371

3-4. Using the rear seat

entertainment system

Rear seat entertainment

system features................ 372

Using the DVD player

(DVD video)...................... 381

Using the DVD player

(video CD) ........................ 390

Using the DVD player

(audio CD/CD text)........... 393

Using the DVD player

(MP3 discs) ...................... 394

Using the video mode......... 396

Changing the initial

settings............................. 398

3-5. Using the hands-free system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone) ........... 407

Using the hands-free

system.............................. 410

Making a phone call............ 419

Setting a cellular phone...... 425

Security and system

setup................................. 432

Using the phone book......... 437

Interior features

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3-6. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 446

• Personal/interior light

main switch....................... 447

• Personal/interior lights...... 448

• Luggage compartment

light................................... 448

3-7. Using the storage features

List of storage features ....... 450

• Glove box.......................... 451

• Console boxes.................. 452

• Overhead console............. 454

• Cup holders ...................... 455

• Bottle holders.................... 457

• Auxiliary boxes.................. 458

3-8. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 461

Vanity mirror........................ 462

Power outlets...................... 463

Seat heaters........................ 466

Armrest ............................... 468

Floor mats........................... 469

Luggage compartment

features............................. 471

Garage door opener............ 473

Compass............................. 480

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior........... 486

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............ 489

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.................... 492

General maintenance......... 495

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 498

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 499

Hood................................... 503

Positioning a floor jack ....... 505

Engine compartment.......... 507

Tires ................................... 522

Tire inflation pressure......... 529

Wheels ............................... 533

Air conditioning filter........... 536

Key battery......................... 539

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 543

Light bulbs.......................... 553

Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ........... 568

If your vehicle needs to

be towed .......................... 569

If you think something

is wrong............................ 573

If noise can be heard from

under vehicle.................... 574

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 575

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... ......................... 576

If a warning message is

displayed.......................... 590

If you have a flat tire........... 591

If the engine will not

start.................................. 602

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from “P”................. 605

If you lose your keys .......... 606

If the electronic key does

not operate properly

(vehicles with smart key

system) ............................ 607

If the battery is

discharged ....................... 610

If your vehicle overheats .... 615

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 618

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an

emergency ....................... 620

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 624

Fuel information.................. 638

Tire information................... 642

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 657

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 664

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners................. 666

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 667

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 669

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

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Abbreviation list................ 682

Alphabetical index............ 684

What to do if... .................. 694

Index

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Exterior

Fog lights 

P. 211

Front turn signal lights

P. 173

Headlights (low beam)

P. 200

Hood

P. 503

Windshield wipers

P. 213

Moon roof 

P. 91

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 84

Headlights (high beam) and

daytime running lights

P. 200, 201

Front side marker lights

P. 200

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 522

P. 591

P. 529

P. 642

Rear window defogger

P. 294

Rear window wiper

P. 217

Tail lights

P. 200

Side doors

P. 50

Rear turn signal lights

P. 173

License plate light

P. 200

Back door

P. 56

: If equipped

Fuel filler door

P. 95

Rear side marker lights

P. 200

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Power window

switches

P. 87

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Interior

Seat belts

P. 74

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 109

SRS driver airbag

P. 109

Head restraints

P. 72

Front seats

P. 66

SRS side airbags

P. 109

Console boxes

P. 452

Floor mats

P. 469

Glove box

P. 451

Rear seats

P. 69

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Overhead console

P. 454

Garage door opener switches 

P. 473

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 82

Moon roof switches 

P. 91

Vanity mirrors

P. 462

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 109

Sun visors

P. 461

Personal/interior lights

P. 447, 448

Personal/interior lights

P. 447, 448

Rear seat entertainment system 

P. 372

: If equipped

Compass 

P. 480

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Door lock switch

P. 51

Window lock switch

P. 87

Power window switches

P. 87

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Interior

Inside lock button

P. 51

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Shift lock override

button

P. 605

Seat heater switches 

P. 466

Shift lever

P. 168

: If equipped

Auxiliary box

P. 458

Console box

P. 452

Cup holders

P. 455

Auxiliary box

P. 458

AUX port/USB port 

AUX port



P. 349, 336

P. 349

Power outlet

P. 463

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Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 200

P. 173

P. 211

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 213

P. 217

Gauges and meters

P. 176

Glove box

P. 451

Fuel filler door opener

P. 95

Hood opener

P. 503

SRS knee airbag

P. 109

Multi-information display

P. 182

Bottle holder

P. 457

Parking brake pedal

P. 174

Horn

P. 175

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with

smart key system)

P. 161

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: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

Power back door switch 

P. 57

Enhanced VSC OFF switch

P. 232

Outside rear view mirror

switches

P. 84

Auxiliary box

P. 458

Power back door main switch 

P. 58

Telephone switch *

P. 410

Talk switch *

P. 410

Audio remote control switches

P. 350

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)

P. 165

Cruise control switch

P. 219

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Instrument panel

With navigation system

Without navigation system

Multi-information display switches

P. 182, 196

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 568

Audio/

navigation

system

Audio

system

P. 296

Emergency flasher

switch

P. 568

Multi-information display switches

P. 182, 196

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With automatic air conditioning system

With manual air conditioning system

Air conditioning system

P. 288

Rear window defogger switch

P. 294

Rear window defogger switch

P. 294

Air conditioning system

P. 278

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Luggage compartment

Power outlet

P. 463

Luggage cover 

P. 471

A/V input port 

P. 396

Shopping bag

hook

P. 471

Auxiliary box

P. 471

Shopping bag

hook

P. 471

Power outlet 

P. 463

Cargo hooks

P. 471

Luggage

compartment

light

P. 448

Rear seat lever

P. 70

Rear seat lever

P. 70

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: If equipped

Power back door switch 

P. 57

Back door handle

P. 58

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all

equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explana-

tions for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of

printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product

improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time with-

out notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may

differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota

vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that

Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for

their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they

may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehi-

cle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota prod-

ucts. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its

performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental

regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting

from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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