Toyota Venza 2014 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and mainten ance inform a tion

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident

Detailed vehicle information

For owners

Index

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

• Navigation system

• Audio system

Before driving

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

• Rear view monitor system

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows..................... 96

Moon roof ........................... 100

Sunshade ........................... 103

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 104

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 108

Alarm.................................. 111

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................. 115

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 116

SRS airbags ....................... 118

Front passenger

occupant classification

system.............................. 133

Child restraint systems ....... 139

Installing child

restraints........................... 145

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When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle............... 160

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system)....................... 171

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system)....................... 175

Automatic transmission....... 178

Turn signal lever ................. 183

Parking brake...................... 184

Horn.................................... 185

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch................. 208

Automatic High Beam......... 212

Fog light switch................... 219

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 221

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 225

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control..................... 227

Intuitive parking assist........ 231

Driving assist systems........ 238

Hill-start assist control........ 244

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 186

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 189

Multi-information display

(TFT type)......................... 192

Multi-information display

(LCD type) ........................ 204

2-5. Driving information

Utility vehicle

precautions....................... 246

Cargo and luggage............. 251

Vehicle load limits............... 256

Winter driving tips............... 258

Trailer towing...................... 263

Dinghy towing..................... 284

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Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 286

Rear window defogger....... 296

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 298

Using the

AUX port/USB port........... 304

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 305

• Personal/interior light

main switch ...................... 306

• Personal/interior lights...... 307

• Luggage compartment

light .................................. 307

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 309

• Glove box ......................... 310

• Console boxes.................. 311

• Overhead console ............ 313

• Cup holders...................... 314

• Bottle holders ................... 316

• Auxiliary boxes ................. 317

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 320

Vanity mirror....................... 321

Power outlets...................... 322

Seat heaters....................... 324

Armrest............................... 326

Assist grips

(folding type)..................... 327

Floor mats........................... 328

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 330

Garage door opener........... 332

Compass ............................ 339

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Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 346

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 349

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 352

General maintenance.......... 355

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 358

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 359

Hood ................................... 363

Positioning a floor jack........ 365

Engine compartment........... 367

Tires.................................... 382

Tire inflation pressure ......... 389

Wheels................................ 393

Air conditioning filter............ 396

Key battery.......................... 399

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 403

Light bulbs........................... 413

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 430

If your vehicle needs

to be towed....................... 431

If you think something

is wrong............................ 435

If noise can be heard

from under vehicle............ 436

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 437

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 438

If a warning message is

displayed.......................... 452

If you have a flat tire........... 453

If the engine will

not start............................ 464

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from “P”................. 467

If you lose your keys........... 468

If the electronic key does

not operate properly

(vehicles with smart key

system)............................. 469

If the battery is

discharged........................ 472

If your vehicle

overheats ......................... 477

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 480

If your vehicle has

to be stopped in an

emergency ....................... 482

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Vehicle specifications

Index

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 486

Fuel information ................. 500

Tire information.................. 504

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 519

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 529

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 532

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 533

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 535

Abbreviation list ............... 548

Alphabetical index............ 550

What to do if... .................. 559

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Pictorial index

P. 219

P. 183

P. 208

P. 363

P. 221

P. 100

P. 92

P. 210

P. 208

P. 183

Exterior

Windshield wipers

Hood

Moon roof

Outside rear view mirrors

Side turn signal lights

Fog lights

Headlights Daytime running lights Front turn signal lights

Front side marker lights

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P. 382

P. 453

P. 389

P. 504

Rear window defogger

P. 296

P. 225

P. 208

P. 50

P. 183

P. 208

P. 56

P. 104

P. 208

Tail lights

Fuel filler door

Side doors

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Rear window wiper

Back door

License plate light

Rear view monitor system

Rear turn signal lights

camera

*

Rear side marker lights

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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P. 96

Pictorial index

P. 81

P. 118

P. 78

P. 67

P. 118

P. 311

P. 328

P. 310

P. 70

Interior

Seat belts

Power window switches

Head restraints

SRS driver airbag

SRS front passenger

airbag

Rear seats

Console boxes

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Floor mats

Glove box

Front seats

SRS side airbags

P. 313

P. 332

P. 89

P. 100

P. 321

P. 118

P. 320

P. 306, 307

P. 339

Assist grips

P. 327

Personal/interior lights

Garage door opener switches

Moon roof switches

Inside rear view mirror

SRS curtain shield airbags

Vanity mirrors

Overhead console

Sun visors

Compass

Microphone*

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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P. 51

P. 96

Pictorial index

P. 51

P. 73

Driving position memory switches

Inside lock button

Interior

Door lock switch

Power window switches

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Window lock switch

P. 467

P. 324

Shift lever

P. 178

P. 317

P. 311

P. 314

P. 317

P. 304

P. 322

Shift lock override button

Seat heater switches

Auxiliary box

Console box

AUX port/USB port*

Cup holders

Auxiliary box

Power outlet

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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P. 208

P. 183

P. 219

P. 221

P. 225

P. 186

P. 310

P. 104

P. 363

P. 118

P. 192, 204

P. 316

P. 184

P. 185

P. 171

P. 298

Instrument panel

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch

Gauges and meters

Windshield wipers and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with

smart key system)

Multi-information display

Navigation system*

Audio system*

Glove box

SRS knee airbag Horn

Parking brake pedal Hood opener Fuel filler door opener

Bottle holder

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P. 57

P. 240

P. 93

P. 317

P. 59

Intuitive parking assist switch

P. 231

Power back door switch

Outside rear view mirror switches

Auxiliary box

VSC OFF switch

Power back door main switch

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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P. 192, 204

P. 430

P. 175

P. 227

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)

Instrument panel

Telephone switch*

Talk switch*Audio remote control switches*

Cruise control switch

Emergency flasher switch

Multi-information display switches

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P. 296

Air conditioning system

P. 286

Rear window defogger switch

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”

or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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P. 330

P. 307

P. 71

P. 58

P. 57

Luggage compartment

Power back door switch

Luggage cover

Luggage compartment light

Shopping bag hook

Rear seat lever

Back door handle

Shopping bag hook

Auxiliary box

Cargo hooks

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Power outlet

P. 322

P. 71

Rear seat lever

: If equipped

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

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Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

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Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-

tened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake

pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling. These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in

which crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a nontrivial crash situa-

tion occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle) is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Toyota may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

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Before driving

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......................... 103

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap................................. 104

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system ........................... 108

Alarm................................ 111

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.).......................... 115

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving

posture........................... 116

SRS airbags..................... 118

Front passenger

occupant classification

system ........................... 133

Child restraint

systems.......................... 139

Installing child

restraints........................ 145

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1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles with smart key system

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system (P. 30)

• Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 45)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

Vehicles without smart key system

Keys

Operating the wireless remote control function (

P. 46)

Key number plate

Keys

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1-1. Key information

NOTICE

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)

Take out the mechanical key.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery depletes or entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 469)

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (P. 468)

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

Before driving

■ To prevent key damage

● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-

tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.

● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-

rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

● Do not disassemble the key.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 31) Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 32) Starts and stops the engine (P. 171)

Smart key system



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: If equipped

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