2009 TOYOTA VENZA Owners Manual (in English)

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
UnlockPush
Lock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlockCarry remote to lock/unlock
To u c h
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Back door lock/unlock
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Hood release
Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Pull Tu r n
Store
Pull
OVERVIEW
Pull up latch and raise hood
Engage support rod
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-+
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine switch must be “ON” and thebrake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always\
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
“D”
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Length
Angle
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds afterturning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or engine switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Power seat (if equipped)Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seatback angle
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front and rear (excluding center) seatsRear center
Lock release buttonLock release button
Height
(1) Stow the seatbelt buckles.
(2) Hook the seatbelt to the seatbelt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seatbacks.
(1)
(3)
(2)
Seats-Folding rear row seats
Pull
Pull
From inside
From outside
Right side remote
seat release
Left side remote
seat release
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Close
Recommended driving position to
minimize wind noise.
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Window lock
switch
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it
completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway,
lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Tilt
Close
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the
headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after
locking.
Parking lights
High beam
Auto
DRL OFF
Without automatic high beam
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
Manual high beam ONActivate*
Deactivate
* Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for details on activating the
automatic high beams.
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