2016 TOYOTA VENZA Owners Manual

1852-1. Driving procedures
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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.

1862-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Parking brake ■ Usage in winter time
 P. 276
NOTICE■ Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Sets the parking brake
*(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
* : Fully depress the parking
brake pedal with your left
foot while depressing the
brake pedal with your right
foot.U.S.A.
Canada

1872-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Hor n ■ After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
(  P. 88) To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with smart key system
The following gauges, meters a nd display illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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.

1902-2. Instrument cluster
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) NOTICE■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (  P. 603)

1912-2. Instrument cluster
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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

1922-2. Instrument cluster
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems. Turn signal indicator
(  P. 185) Cruise control “SET”
indicator (  P. 231)
Headlight high beam
indicator (  P. 213) Slip indicator (  P. 257)(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(  P. 212) VSC OFF indicator
(  P. 258)(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(  P. 212) TRAC OFF indicator
(  P. 258)(if equipped)
Automatic High Beam
indicator (  P. 216) “AIR BAG ON/OFF”
indicator (  P. 134)
Fog light indicator
(  P. 223)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(  P. 180)Security indicator
(  P. 109, 112)
Cruise control indicator
(  P. 231) * 1, 2
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