Starting the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” and
apply the brakes.

Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the electronic key that is touched to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch if any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is touched to the switch.
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch cannot be operated, contact your Toyota dealer.
- Stopping the engine Shift the shift lever to “P” and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine. - Replacing the key batteryAs this above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
- AlarmUsing the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set, the alarm may be triggered. - Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode Release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in
above.The engine does not start
and modes will be changed each time the switch is pressed.
Test yourself
A quick Toyota Venza quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.