2013 TOYOTA VENZA Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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” button
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
Unlock
Push
Lock
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lockCarry remote to unlock
Touch
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Back door lock/unlock
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for
safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
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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
Turn to open
Store
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
Pull
OVERVIEW
Pull up latch and raise hood
Engage support rod
+
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
” indicator may
illuminate.
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
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.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S”
“D”
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Driving position memory
To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:
(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four 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 after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
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.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support
Power seat (if equipped)
Driving position memory
To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:
(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four 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 after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Front and rear (excluding center) seats
Height
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seat backs.
(1)
(3)
(2)
Seats-Folding rear row seats
Pull
Pull
From inside
From outside
Right side/center
rear remote seat
release
Left side remote
seat release
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Windows-Power
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.
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat back angle
Seat back angle
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Seats-Head restraints
Front and rear (excluding center) seatsRear center
Lock release buttonLock release button
Height
(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seat backs.
Right side/center rear remote seat
release
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
Close
Recommended open 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. TiltClose
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Headlights
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.
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
Without automatic high beam
Low beam
High beam
High beam flasher
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
Manual high beam ONActivate*
Deactivate
Windshield wipers & washers
Front
Rear
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
* Refer to the Owner’s Manual
for details on activating the
automatic high beams.
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