2023 TOYOTA VENZA HYBRID start stop button

2034-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
1Stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is in man-
ual mode, set the parking
brake. ( P.213)
Check the parking brake indicator
is illuminated.
3 Shift the shift lever to P.
( P.209)
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shift lever to P.
4Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
The hybrid system will stop, and the
meter display will be extinguished.
Release the shift lever when press-
ing the power switch.
5Release the brake pedal and
check that “ACCESSORY” or
“IGNITION ON” is not shown
on the multi-information dis-
play.
■Automatic hybrid system shut
off feature
●The vehicle is equipped with a
feature that automatically shuts off
the hybrid system when the shift
lever is in P with the hybrid system
operating for an extended period.
●The hybrid system will automati-
cally shut off after approximately 1
hour if it has been left operating
while the shift lever is in P.
●The message asking if you wish to
enable/disable t he automatic
hybrid syste m shut off feature will
sometimes be displayed on the
multi-information display.
Leaving the vehicle as is or select-
ing “Perform Auto Off” keeps the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature enabled, and selecting
“Keep Vehicle On” disables the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature.
●The timer for the automatic hybrid
system shut off feature will reset if
the brake pedal is depressed or if
the shift lever is in a position other
than P.
●After the vehicle is parked, if the
door is locked with the door lock
switch ( P.140) from the inside
or the mechanical key ( P.467)
from the outside , the automatic
hybrid syste m shut off feature will
be disabled. The timer for the
automatic hybrid system shut off
feature will be re-enabled if the
driver’s door is opened.
NOTICE
■When starting the hybrid sys-
tem
If the hybrid system becomes diffi-
cult to start, have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
■Symptoms indicating a mal-
function with the power
switch
If the power switch seems to be
operating somewhat differently
than usual, such as the switch
sticking slightly, there may be a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Stopping the hybrid sys-
tem

2094-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
 P.194
While the power switch
is in ON and the brake pedal
depressed
*, shift the shift lever
while pushing the shift release
button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while
pushing the shift release button
on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever nor-
mally.
When shifting the shift lever
between P and D, make sure that
the vehicle is completely stopped
and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal
must be depressed before the
shift release button is pushed. If
WARNING
■When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and
sudden acceleration, as this could
result in the vehicle skidding to
the side or spinning.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) will not
be charged even when the engine
is running. Therefore, if the vehi-
cle is left with the shift lever in N
for a long period of time, the
hybrid battery (tr action battery)
will discharge, and this may result
in the vehicle n ot being able to
start.
Shifting the shift lever

2174-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
Press the brake hold switch to
turn the brake hold system on
The brake hold standby indicator
(green) comes on. While the
system is holding the brake, the
brake hold operated indicator (yel-
low) comes on.
■Brake hold system operating
conditions
The brake hold system cannot be
turned on in the following condi-
tions:
●The driver’s doo r is not closed.
●The driver is not wearing the seat
belt.
If any of the cond itions above are
detected when the brake hold sys-
tem is enabled, the system will turn
off and the brake hold standby indi-
cator light will go off. In addition, if
any of the conditions are detected
while the system is holding the
brake, a warning buzzer will sound
and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display. The park-
ing brake will then be set automati-
cally.
■Brake hold function
●If the brake pedal is left released
for a period of about 3 minutes
after the system has started hold-
ing the brake, the parking brake
will be set automatically. In this
case, a warning buzzer sounds
and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.
●The brake hold function may not
hold the vehicle when the vehicle
is on a steep incline. In this situa-
tion, it may be ne cessary for the
driver to apply the brakes. A warn-
ing buzzer will sound and the
multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If
a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions.
●To turn the syste m off while the
system is holding the brake, firmly
depress the brake pedal and
press the button again.
■When the parking brake is set
automatically while the system
is holding the brakes
Perform any of the following opera-
tions to release the parking brake.
●Depress the accelerator pedal.
(The parking brake will not be
released automatically if the seat
belt is not fastened.)
●Operate the parkin g brake switch
with the brake pedal depressed.
Brake Hold
The brake hold system
keeps the brake applied
when the shift lever is in D,
S or N with the system on
and the brake pedal has
been depressed to stop the
vehicle. The system
releases the brake when the
accelerator pedal is
depressed with the shift
lever in D or S to allow
smooth start off.
Enabling the system
A
B

4777-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
1Stop the hybrid system. Set
the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P.
Do not press the shift lever button
after shifting the shift lever to P.
2Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the front
wheels.
3 Place wood, stones or some
other material under the front
wheels to help provide trac-
tion.
4 Restart the hybrid system
5 Shift the shift lever to D or R
and release the parking
brake. Then, while exercising
caution, depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
■When it is difficult to free the
vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
(  P.306)
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following pro-
cedures if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
WARNING
■When attempting to free a
stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle
back and forth to free it, make
sure the surrounding area is clear
to avoid striking other vehicles,
objects or people. The vehicle
may also lunge forward or lunge
back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift
lever with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
This may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle
that may cause an accident
resulting in dea th or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the trans-
mission and other compo-
nents
●Avoid spinning the wheels and
depressing the accelerator
pedal more than necessary.
●If the vehicle remains stuck
even after these procedures are
performed, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

Alphabetical Index543
Replacing light bulbs ............ 430
Side mirrors ............................ 181 Adjustment ........................... 181
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)..... 278
Folding ................................. 182
Heaters......................... 322, 330
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 430
Turn signal lever................... 212
Side windows ...... ................... 183
Smart key system ................... 154 Antenna location .................. 154
Entry functions ............. 137, 143
Starting the hybrid system.... 201
Warning message ................ 451
Snow tires ............................... 313
Spare tire Storage location ................... 457
Specifications ......................... 480
Speedometer ............................ 90
Sport mode ............................. 304
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................... 168
Driving position memory....... 163
Heated steering wheel ......... 337
Memory recall function ......... 164
Meter control switches . 101, 112
Power easy access system .. 162
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 430
Storage feature ....................... 343
Storage precautions .............. 343
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 477
Suggestion function....... 110, 121
Sunshade ................................ 350
Sun visors ............................... 353
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch ................ 92
“SOS” button .......................... 65
Automatic High Beam switch 222
Brake hold switch ................. 217 Digital Rear-view Mirror control
switches..............................170
Door lock switch ...................140
Driving mode select switch ...304
Driving position memory switches..............................162
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ..........265
Electronic sunshade switch ..350
Emergency flashers switch...432
EV drive mode switch ...........206
Fog light switch .....................225
Garage door opener switches ...........................................364
Heated steering wheel..........337
Ignition switch (power switch) ...........................................201
Light switch...........................219
LTA switch ............................256
Meter control switches..101, 112
Outside rear v iew mirror
switches..............................181
Panoramic moon roof switches ...........................................350
Parking brake switch ............213
Power back door s witch .......144
Power door lock switch.........140
Power switch ........................201
Power window switch ...........183
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...................................322, 330
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................................229
Seat adjustment ...................159
Seat heater switches ............338
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch .................................265
VSC OFF switch ...................306
Window lock switch ..............185
Windshield defogger switch 321, 330