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1351-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Condition and operation in the fr ont passenger occupant classi-
fication system
■ Adult
* 1
■ Child
* 3
or child restraint system
* 4Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
* 2
Devices Front passenger airbag
ActivatedSide airbag on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
* 5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
* 2
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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1361-7. Safety information
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Unoccupied Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights Not illumi-
nated
SRS warning light
Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
Activated
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner Activated
* 6
or
deactivated
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1371-7. Safety information
1
Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ System malfunction
* 1
: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a
smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may rec-
ognize him/her as a child depe nding on his/her physique and pos-
ture.
* 2
: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
* 3
: When a larger child who has outgrow n a child restraint system sits
in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as
an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
* 4
: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only
be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.
( P. 140)
* 5
: In case the indicator is not illumi nated, consult this manual as for
installing the child restra int system properly. ( P. 146)
* 6
: In the event of a side collision. Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
SRS warning light On
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Off
Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated
Side airbag on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
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When driving
2
161
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............ 162
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
key system).................... 173
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system).................... 177
Automatic
transmission................... 180
Turn signal lever .............. 185
Parking brake ................... 186
Horn ................................. 187
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 188
Indicators and warning
lights .............................. 191
Multi-information display
(TFT type) ...................... 194
Multi-information display
(LCD type) ..................... 206
Fuel consumption
information ..................... 210 2-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 212
Automatic High Beam ...... 216
Fog light switch ................ 223
Windshield wipers
and washer .................... 225
Rear window wiper
and washer .................... 229
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................... 231
Intuitive parking assist...... 235
Rear view monitor
system ........................... 243
Driving assist systems ..... 256
Hill-start assist control ...... 262
2-5. Driving information
Utility vehicle
precautions .................... 264
Cargo and luggage .......... 269
Vehicle load limits ............ 274
Winter driving tips ............ 276
Trailer towing ................... 281
Dinghy towing .................. 302
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1852-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Tur n signal lever
■ Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out. Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change. The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change. The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
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1892-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
BrighterOdometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.
Odometer and trip meter Odometer: Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the
meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and
display different distances independently.
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1912-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Indicators and warning lights The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrati on displays all
indicators and warn ing lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
Center display
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1932-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and the SRS airbag warning
lights not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 564)
* 1
: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or the
engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart
key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They
will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
* 2
: The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
* 3
: The indicator comes on to indicate a malfunction.
* 4
: The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction. (if equipped) (U.S.A.) (Canada) (if equipped) (if equipped)
(U.S.A.) (Canada) (U.S.A.)
(if equipped) (if equipped)
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 4
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1
* 1, 3
* 4