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2013 
Venza
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more 
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.   
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Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release and cap  8
Hood release    8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument panel  8
Smart Key system
1,2  7
    
Air Conditioning/Heating  16
Audio  18-19
Auto lock/unlock
1  11
Automatic Transmission  10
Cruise control  20
Customizable features  23
Enhanced VSC OFF button  17
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3  21
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)  20
Lights
1,2 & turn signals  14-15
Moonroof  13
Multi-Information Display (clock)
2  22
Parking brake  10
Power outlets-12V DC  17
Seat adjustments-Front  11
Seat adjustments-Rear  12
Seat heaters  16
Seats-Head restraints  13
Seats-Folding rear row seats  12
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  23
Windows-Power  13
Windshield wipers & washers  15
    
Door locks
1,2  24
Doors-Child safety locks  25
Floor mat installation  27
Seat belts  24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  24
Spare tire & tools  25
Star Safety System
TM  26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  24
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Telephone controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Multi-Information Display
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display switches
Navigation system
1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defoggers/Rear window defogger button/
Windshield wiper de-icer
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power back door switch
1
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Power back door main switch1
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel controls
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Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Telephone controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Multi-Information Display
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display switches
Navigation system
1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defoggers/Rear window defogger button/
Windshield wiper de-icer
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power back door switch
1
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Power back door main switch1
1  
If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual .”3
 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
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Indicator symbols 
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature 
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button/Instrument panel light 
control
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Active torque control All-Wheel Drive system warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
3 For details, refer to “Headlight switch,” Section 2-3, 2013 Owner’s Manual.1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
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Audio
“      ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE” 
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/
unmute or pause/resume current operation.
USB/AUX port
Steering wheel switches
By inserting a mini plug into the  USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a 
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Audio
Type 2 - additional function
Turn to 
tune radio 
stations 
manually 
or select 
tracks or 
files
Eject CD
Touch screen display
Push to 
display 
audio 
screen
Seek station/
CD track 
select
Push to turn 
ON/OFF
Type 1 
Premium  
Display 
Audio 
system*
Push to pause 
or resume 
playing
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more 
   information.
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“      ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod®, etc.).
“MODE” 
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/
unmute or pause/resume current operation.
vv
USB/AUX port
Steering wheel switches
Volume
control
By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a 
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.
Turn to 
tune radio 
stations 
manually 
or select 
tracks or 
files
Eject CD
* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual ” for instructions and more 
  information.
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Multi-Information Display (clock)
Push “INFO” or “INFO-CLOCK” to change information in the following:
(1) Average fuel economy (AVERAGE ECON)
(2) Current fuel economy (CURRENT ECON)
(3) Distance to empty (RANGE)
(4) Average speed (AVERAGE SPEED)
(5) Trip timer (TFT type only)
TFT type
LCD type
Setting the clock
TFT type (1) Press the “SETUP” button for the “Custom Settings” screen. 
(2) Select “Clock” on the Display Settings screen, and press the “SELECT RESET” 
button. (3) Press the “INFO” button to adjust the hours and the “SETUP” button 
to adjust the minutes. (4) Press the “SELECT RESET” button to set the clock.
LCD type (1) Press and hold the “INFO-CLOCK” button until part of the display 
begins to flash. (2) Press and hold the “RESET-H” button to adjust the hours and 
the “US/M-M” button to adjust the minutes. (3) Press the “INFO-CLOCK” button 
to complete the setting.
Customizable features
If your vehicle has a TFT type multi-information display, you will be able to 
customize certain electronic features. Press the “SETUP” button while stopped to 
access the “Custom Settings” screen. 
Please see the Owner’s Manual  for details.
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
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Push “INFO” or “INFO-CLOCK” to change information in the following:
(1) Average fuel economy (AVERAGE ECON)
(2) Current fuel economy (CURRENT ECON)
(3) Distance to empty (RANGE)
(4) Average speed (AVERAGE SPEED)
(5) Trip timer (TFT type only)
Setting the clock
TFT type (1) Press the “SETUP” button for the “Custom Settings” screen. 
(2) Select “Clock” on the Display Settings screen, and press the “SELECT RESET” 
button. (3) Press the “INFO” button to adjust the hours and the “SETUP” button 
to adjust the minutes. (4) Press the “SELECT RESET” button to set the clock.
LCD type (1) Press and hold the “INFO-CLOCK” button until part of the display 
begins to flash. (2) Press and hold the “RESET-H” button to adjust the hours and 
the “US/M-M” button to adjust the minutes. (3) Press the “INFO-CLOCK” button 
to complete the setting.
Customizable features
If your vehicle has a TFT type multi-information display, you will be able to 
customize certain electronic features. Press the “SETUP” button while stopped to 
access the “Custom Settings” screen. 
Please see the Owner’s Manual  for details.
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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