2016 TOYOTA VENZA belt

551-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the
system may not operate.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 645)
CAUTION■ To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

691-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ Seat adjustment
● Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
● 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, during an accident 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.
● Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

701-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacks
■ Before folding down the rear seatbacks
Stow the seat belt buckles and
lower the head restraints to the
lowest position.Seatback angle adjustment
lever Pull up the lever until the lock
is completely released.
STEP 1

711-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Pass the outer seat belts and
plates through the seat belt
hangers. This prevents the shoulder belt
from being damaged.
Make sure that the seat belts are
removed from the hangers before
using them.
■ Folding down the rear seatbacks
From inside
Fold down the seatback while
pulling the seatback angle
adjustment lever. Pull up the lever until the lock is
completely released.
From outside
Pull the lever.
For left side rear seatback
For right side and center rear
seatbackSTEP 2

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.

751-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Power easy access system
The auto away/return function
enables easy access by activat-
ing when the driver attempts to
enter or exit the vehicle.
Auto away function (exiting the vehicle)
When all of the following acti ons have been performed, the seat
will move backward:
● The shift lever has been shifted to “P”.
● Vehicles with smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off.
Vehicles without smart key system: The key is removed from the
engine switch.
● The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
Auto return function (entering the vehicle)
When either of the following ac tions has been per formed, the seat
will move forward:
● Vehicles with smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned to ACCESSORY mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: The engine switch has been
turned to the “ACC” position.
● The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Seat belts Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■ Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul-
der.
Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt Press the release button.Release button

821-3. Adjustable components (s eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu-
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal or
side collision. The pretensioner does not acti-
vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a minor side impact, a
rear impact or a vehicle rollover.■ Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
Down
Up
Move the height adjuster up
and down as needed until you
hear a click.