Toyota VENZA 2013 Reference Guide

Venza

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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2013

Venza

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Venza.

A word about safe vehicle operations

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Venza
operations. Every Venza owner should review the Owner’s Manual
that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.

INDEX

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

1,2

6

Light control-Instrument panel 8

Smart Key system

1,2

7

Air Conditioning/Heating 16
Audio 18-19

Auto lock/unlock1 11

Automatic Transmission 10
Cruise control 20
Customizable features 23
Enhanced VSC OFF button 17
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 21
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) 20

1,2

Lights

& turn signals 14-15

Moonroof 13

2

Multi-Information Display (clock)

22

Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 17
Seat adjustments-Front 11
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat heaters 16
Seats-Head restraints 13
Seats-Folding rear row seats 12
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 23
Windows-Power 13
Windshield wipers & washers 15

Door locks

1,2

24

Doors-Child safety locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System

TM

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Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.

3

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls

1,2,3

Voice command button

1,2,3

1,2,3

Cruise control
Ignition switch (standard key)

1

Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)

1

Multi-Information Display
Emergency flasher button
Multi-Information Display switches
Navigation system

1,2

/Display Audio system

1,3

2

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror defoggers/Rear window defogger button/
Windshield wiper de-icer
Enhanced VSC/TRAC OFF switch
Power back door switch

1

Power outside rearview mirror controls
Power back door main switch

1

If equipped

2

For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

3

For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

1

3

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Engine coolant temperature
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button/Instrument panel light
control
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Automatic Transmission shift range display

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual.

Brake system warning

Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning

AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Active torque control All-Wheel Drive system warning

Electric power steering system warning

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

1

1

1

1

1

4

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

1

Smart Key system warning

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Fog light indicator

Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist Control indicator

Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Automatic high beam indicator

1

3

Security indicator

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

1

OVERVIEW

1

2

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Traction Control OFF indicator

Low Engine oil pressure warning

Automatic headlight leveling system warning

Engine oil replacement reminder

3

For details, refer to “Headlight switch,” Section 2-3, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

1

1

1

5

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Without Smart Key system

Unlocking operation

Without Smart Key system

With Smart Key system

Push

With Smart Key system

Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for

safety.

Panic button

Push and hold

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Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Green indicator ON

OVERVIEW

brake pedal

Carrying

PushDepress

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Power (without starting engine)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” button
will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACCESSORY

ON

OFF

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Unlocking operation

Front door lock

Touch

Front door unlock*

Grasp

Back door lock/unlock

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Unlock

Push

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Lock

Push

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull

Store

Light control-Instrument panel

Turn to open

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard.
If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “
illuminate.

-

” indicator may

Brightness

+

control

Hood release

Pull

Engage support rod

Pull up latch and raise hood

8

Engine maintenance

2.7 L 4-cylinder (1AR-FE) engine

OVERVIEW

3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine

Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

“D”

“S”

* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+ : Upshift (push and release)

- : Downshift (pull and release)

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.

Parking brake

Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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Auto lock/unlock

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.

-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” or ignition switch OFF.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat back angle
Seat position; cushion angle and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support

Driving position memory

Power seat (if equipped)

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

To set driver seat and outside rearview mirror positions:

(1) The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the shift lever in
the “P” position.
(2) Adjust driver seat and outside reariew mirrors to desired positions.
(3) While pressing “SET” button, press button “1” or “2” until a beep sounds.

Press button “1” or “2” to recall set position.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat adjustments-Rear

Seat back angle

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Seats-Folding rear row seats

Seat back angle

(1)

From inside From outside

(3)

Pull

Pull

(2)

Left side remote
seat release

(1) Stow the seat belt buckles.
(2) Hook the seat belt to the seat belt hangers.
(3) Fold down the seat backs.

Right side/center
rear remote seat
release

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Seats-Head restraints

Front and rear (excluding center) seats

Height

Rear center

OVERVIEW

Lock release button

Lock release button

Windows-Power

Up

Window lock

Down

switch

Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation Tilting operation

Recommended open position
to minimize wind noise.

Open

Tilt

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Close

Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.

Close

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

Headlights

Parking lights

DRL OFF

Without automatic high beam

Auto

Low beam

High beam

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at
a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of
30 seconds.

Automatic high beam (if equipped)

Manual high beam ONActivate*

Deactivate

* Refer to the Owner’s Manual

for details on activating the
automatic high beams.

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Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

OVERVIEW

Lane change

Left turn

Windshield wipers & washers

Front

Adjust frequency*

* Intermittent windshield

wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.

Pull to wash and wipe

Rear

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Wash and wipe

Wipe

Interval wipe

Wash and wipe

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Driver’s seat

Front passenger’s seat

Turn

On

Air Conditioning/Heating

Push: Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
Turn: Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “

” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “
Push: Dual operation ON/OFF
Separate temperature setting or synchronize temperature setting for
driver and passenger.
Turn: Temperature selector (front passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger/Windshield wiper
de-icer
Windshield defogger
Climate control OFF

” mode uses fresh air only.

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Enhanced VSC OFF button

Enhanced VSC
OFF button

The Enhanced VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the
TRAC and Enhanced VSC functions.

Refer to Section 2-4 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.

OVERVIEW

Power outlets-12V DC

Instrument panel

Luggage compartment

NOTE: Designed for car accessories. The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must

be in the ACCESSORY or ON position to be used.

Inside center console

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Audio

Type 1

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Push to
display
audio
screen

Seek station/
CD track
select

Push to pause
or resume
playing

Type 2 - additional function

Premium
Display
Audio
system*

Touch screen display

Turn to
tune radio
stations
manually
or select
tracks or
files

Eject CD

* Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more
information.

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USB/AUX port

By inserting a mini plug into the USB/AUX port, you can listen to music from a
portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in USB/AUX mode.

Steering wheel switches

Volume
control

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

v

v

“ ”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod

®

, etc.).

“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and to select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/
unmute or pause/resume current operation.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

Resume

1

Cancel

System ON/OFF

2

Increase speed

Set

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Decrease speed

Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)

Brake
pedal

HAC helps prevent rolling backwards on an incline. To engage, push further down
on brake pedal while at a complete stop until a beep sounds and slip indicator
illuminates. HAC holds for approximately two seconds after releasing brake pedal.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

OVERVIEW

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.

For programming assistance, contact HomeLink

®

at 1-800-355-3515, or visit

http://www.homelink.com.

*

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Multi-Information Display (clock)

TFT type

LCD type

Push “INFO” or “INFO-CLOCK” to change information in the following:

(1) Average fuel economy (AVERAGE ECON)
(2) Current fuel economy (CURRENT ECON)
(3) Distance to empty (RANGE)
(4) Average speed (AVERAGE SPEED)
(5) Trip timer (TFT type only)

Setting the clock

TFT type (1) Press the “SETUP” button for the “Custom Settings” screen.

(2) Select “Clock” on the Display Settings screen, and press the “SELECT RESET”
button. (3) Press the “INFO” button to adjust the hours and the “SETUP” button
to adjust the minutes. (4) Press the “SELECT RESET” button to set the clock.

LCD type (1) Press and hold the “INFO-CLOCK” button until part of the display
begins to flash. (2) Press and hold the “RESET-H” button to adjust the hours and
the “US/M-M” button to adjust the minutes. (3) Press the “INFO-CLOCK” button
to complete the setting.

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Customizable features

If your vehicle has a TFT type multi-information display, you will be able to
customize certain electronic features. Press the “SETUP” button while stopped to
access the “Custom Settings” screen.

Please see the Owner’s Manual for details.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

OVERVIEW

Lock release lever

Angle

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Length

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

Seat belts

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on
hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding the spare),
“

” indicator will illuminate. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

Moving the lever to the lower position will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

OVERVIEW

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Jack

Jack handle

Wheel nut wrench

Removing the spare tire

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Loosen and remove the bolt

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Star Safety System

All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

TM

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.

Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.

Traction Control (TRAC)

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).

Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.

Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can.

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Smart Stop Technology (SST)

Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.

SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.

SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.

Floor mat installation

There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.

To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:

• Onlyusefloormatsdesignedforyourspecificmodel.

• Useonlyonefloormatatatime,usingtheretaininghookstokeepthematin

place.

• Installfloormatsrightsideup.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

NOTES

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OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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