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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1
Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
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When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information
3
Interior
features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4
Maintenance
and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5
When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
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Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information
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For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 45
Side doors ............................ 50
Back door ............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 67
Rear seats ............................ 70
Driving position memory....... 73
Head restraints ..................... 78
Seat belts ............................. 81
Steering wheel ..................... 88
Inside rear view mirror.......... 89
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 92 1-4. Opening and closing
the windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 96
Moon roof ........................... 100
Sunshade ........................... 104
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................... 105
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................. 109
Alarm .................................. 112
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 116
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 117
SRS airbags ....................... 119
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 134
Child restraint systems ....... 140
Installing child restraints ..... 1461
Before driving For vehicles with an Entune Premium Au dio with Navigation or Entune Audio
Plus, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system • Audio system
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................. 430
• Personal/interior light main
switch ................................ 431
• Personal/interior lights
and luggage compartment
light ................................... 432
3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 434
• Glove box.......................... 435
• Console boxes .................. 436
• Overhead console............. 438
• Cup holders ...................... 439
• Bottle holders .................... 441
• Auxiliary boxes.................. 442
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 445
Vanity mirror........................ 446
Power outlets ...................... 447
Seat heaters........................ 449
Armrest ............................... 451
Assist grips (folding type) .... 452
Floor mats ........................... 453
Luggage compartment
features ............................. 455
Garage door opener............ 457
Compass ............................. 464 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 470
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 473
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 476
General maintenance ......... 479
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 482
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 483
Hood ................................... 487
Positioning a floor jack ....... 489
Engine compartment .......... 491
Tires ................................... 506
Tire inflation pressure ......... 513
Wheels ............................... 517
Air conditioning filter ........... 520
Key battery ......................... 523
Checking and
replacing fuses ................. 527
Light bulbs .......................... 5374
Maintenance and care
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Pictorial index Exterior
Fog lights P. 223
Front turn signal lights P. 185Headlights P. 212Hood P. 487
Windshield wipers P. 225
Moon roof
P. 100
Outside rear view mirrors P. 92
Daytime running lights P. 214
Front side marker lights P. 212Side turn signal lights P. 185
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Overhead console P. 438Garage door opener switches P. 457
Inside rear view mirror P. 89Moon roof switches
P. 100 Vanity mirrors P. 446
SRS curtain shield
airbags P. 119
Sun visors P. 445A Personal/interior lights P. 431, 432
Personal/interior lights P. 431, 432
Compass P. 464
Microphone
* P. 380
: If equipped
* : Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.Assist grips P. 452
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Power back door switch
P. 57
VSC OFF switch P. 258
Outside rear view mirror
switches P. 92
Auxiliary box P. 442
Power back door main switch
P. 59Intuitive parking assist switch P. 235
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: If equipped
* : Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 30
Wireless remote
control .............................. 45
Side doors .......................... 50
Back door ........................... 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 67
Rear seats.......................... 70
Driving position memory .... 73
Head restraints................... 78
Seat belts ........................... 81
Steering wheel ................... 88
Inside rear view mirror ....... 89
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 92 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 96
Moon roof ......................... 100
Sunshade ......................... 104
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................. 105
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ........................... 109
Alarm................................ 112
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) .......................... 116
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture..... 117
SRS airbags ..................... 119
Front passenger
occupant classification
system ........................... 134
Child restraint
systems.......................... 140
Installing child
restraints ........................ 146
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 1-3. Adjustable components (sea ts, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats Power seat
Seat position fore/aft control
switch
Seatback angle control
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
control switch (driver’s side
only)
Vertical height control
switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support control
switch
Manual seat
Seat position fo re/aft adjust-
ment lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever