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721-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ Seat adjustment
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion,
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt. If the seat is too reclined, the
lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the
abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of
death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
■ Before folding down a rear seat
Do not fold down a rear seat when there are passengers sitting in the rear
seats or when there is luggage placed on the rear seats.
■ When returning the seatbacks to their original position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Be careful not to get your hands pinched in the seat.
● Make sure the seatbacks are securely locked by lightly rocking it back and
forth.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat.
● Arrange the seat belts in the proper positions for ready use.
NOTICE■ When folding down the rear seatbacks
The seat belts and buckles must be stowed.
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841-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate
for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli-
sions.
■ Seat belt extender
CAUTIONObserve the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
● Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at the same time, including children.
● Toyota recommends that children should be seated in the rear seat and
always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat-
ing position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips. If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt
extender is available from your Toyota
dealer free of charge.
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871-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ Using a seat belt extender
● Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without
the extender.
● Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system,
because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas-
ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a sudden stop, sudden
swerve or an accident.
● The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when
used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the
one originally intended.
NOTICE■ When using a seat belt extender
When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the
extender, not on the seat belt.
This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
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881-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Steering wheel
CAUTION■ While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
Hold the steering wheel and
press the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
horizontally and vertically. After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.STEP 1
STEP 2
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1081-5. Refueling
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off
● Do not top off the fuel tank
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE■ Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
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1101-6. Theft deterrent system
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the key is in contact with a metallic object.
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.
■ Certifications for the en gine immobilizer system
● For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Vehicles with smart key system
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
Vehicles without smart key system
FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Vehicles without smart key
system:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key has
been inserted into the engine
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.
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1211-7. Safety information
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Airbag system components
Front passenger airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side airbag
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
light
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Side impact sensors (rear)
SRS warning light Driver airbag
Side impact sensors (front
door)
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s seat position sensor
Knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Front impact sensors
Airbag sensor assembly