fuel cap TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 39
Wireless remote control ........ 62
Side doors............................. 72
Trunk (sedan) ....................... 80
Back door (wagon)................ 84
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 90
Rear seats ............................ 92
Driving position memory
system ................................ 95
Head restraints ..................... 98
Seat belts ............................ 100
Steering wheel .................... 108
Inside rear view mirror ........ 111
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1141-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 127
Double locking system ....... 136
Alarm .................................. 138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 146
SRS airbags ....................... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 160
Installing child restraints ..... 169
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 180
1Before driving
For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system

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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 39
Wireless remote control ...... 62
Side doors .......................... 72
Trunk (sedan) ..................... 80
Back door (wagon) ............. 84
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 90
Rear seats .......................... 92
Driving position memory
system .............................. 95
Head restraints ................... 98
Seat belts.......................... 100
Steering wheel .................. 108
Inside rear view mirror ...... 111
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 1141-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 127
Double locking system ...... 136
Alarm ................................ 138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 146
SRS airbags...................... 148
Child restraint systems ..... 160
Installing child restraints ... 169
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 180

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the fuel filler door
opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
STEP1
STEP2

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Closing the fuel tank cap
When replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP3

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Use of ethanol blended gasoline in a gasoline engine
Toyota allows the use of ethanol blended gasoline where the ethanol content
is up to 10%. Make sure that the ethanol blended gasoline to be used has a
Research Octane Number that follows the above.
Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp.gal.)
When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable
Pull the lever slowly rearward (not side-
ways) as shown in the illustration.
The lever can be used to open the fuel
filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be
opened using the inside switch because
the battery discharged or for any other
reason.

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CAUTION
Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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CAUTION
When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result
in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failure to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys-
tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
Fuel filler door emergency release lever
Do not pull the lever strongly.
Do not use the lever except in an emergency.

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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
CAUTION
Things that must not be carried in the trunk/luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk/luggage compart-
ment.
Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk/luggage compartment
whenever possible.
Be sure all items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.

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Trailer towing
The strain of towing a trailer will have a negative impact on the run-
ning performance, handling, fuel consumption and endurance of
your vehicle. Use the vehicle features in the correct manner and
operate the vehicle with care for safer driving and optimal comfort.
Damage and/or malfunctions that occur as a result of towing per-
formed for commercial purposes are not covered by the Toyota war-
ranty.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional, for further details before tow-
ing, as there are additional legal requirements in some countries.
Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle
Mass), MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and per-
missible drawbar load before towing. (P. 724)
Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable
quality may also be used.
To prevent an accident
The handling of the vehicle will feel different when towing a
trailer. Beware of the 3 most common causes of towing-related
accidents: driver error, excessive speed, and overloading.

528 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Diesel engine
Washer fluid tank (P. 542)
Engine coolant reservoir
(P. 536)
Engine oil level dipstick
(P. 530)
Engine oil filler cap
(P. 532)Fuel filter (P. 543, 718)
Fuse box (P. 560)
Battery (P. 538)
Cooling fans
Condenser (P. 538)
Intercooler (P. 538)
Radiator (P. 538)