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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 ..................... 3022
When driving
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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) 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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1632-1. Driving procedures
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■ Starting off on a hill
Hill-start assist control will operate. ( P. 262)
■ Driving in the rain
● Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and stop the
engine.
Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person. STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
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1662-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION● Do not shift the shift lever to “P” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to “R” while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Moving the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine br aking is not available when “N” is
selected.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, however,
power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P. 608.
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 181)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
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1702-1. Driving procedures
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking the vehicle
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one
side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking
brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stu ck or bogged (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or
stuck in sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components
or propel the vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.
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1942-2. Instrument cluster
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Multi-information display (TFT type) The multi-information display presen ts the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the clock and current outside temper-
ature.
● Clock ( P. 199)Indicates and sets the time.
● Outside temperature Indicates the outside temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C).
● Air conditioning system display ( P. 306)Automatically displayed when the air conditioning is turned on.
● Trip information ( P. 195)Displays driving range, fuel consumption and other cruising-related
information.
● Intuitive parking assist display (if equipped) ( P. 235)
● Warning messages ( P. 578)Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehi-
cle’s systems.
● Customizable features setting display ( P. 1 9 8 645)
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2352-4. Using other driving systems
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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Intuitive parking assist
: If equippedThe distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a ga rage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via the multi-in formation display, the audio sys-
tem screen and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when
using this system.
■ Types of sensors
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Back sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns intuitive parking assist
on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on to inform the driver
that the system is operational.