TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Owners Manual

2314-2. Driving procedures
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When the system is overheating
The system may become temporarily unavailable in order to prevent over-
heating caused by repeated unnecessary switch operation.
In this event, leaving the system to cool down for a short time will allow nor-
mal operation to resume.
■ When there is a malf unction in the system
Warning light will turn on or flash. ( →P. 520)
■ Usage in winter time
→ P. 303
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
●Make sure that the parking brake indicator light is illuminated. If the park-
ing brake is not applied, the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an
accident.
● Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P
(Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmi ssion) and make sure that the vehicle
does not move.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
(→ P. 527)
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
(→ P. 578)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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2324-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Headlight switch
The front position, tail,
license plate and instru-
ment panel lights turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on and off automatically
when the engine switch
is in the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or
IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart &
start system).
The daytime running lights turn on. (→P. 237)
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Operating instructions
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(If equipped)
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2334-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams off.
Pull the lever toward you to turn
on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams with
the headlights on or off.
Turning on the high beam headlights
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2344-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) improves visibility at intersec-
tions and on curves by automatically adjusting the lateral angle of the
headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle
that are controlled by steering input.
Operates at speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.
■Deactivating AFSSelect “AFS” on the settings
display. ( →P. 1 1 2 )
Press on the steering
wheel.
AFS (if equipped)
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2354-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
■Guide to dial settings
Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles with halogen headlights)
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2
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
DriverNone0
Driver and front passengerNone0
All seats occupiedNone1
All seats occupiedFull luggage loading3
DriverFull luggage loading4
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2364-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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This system allows the headlights to be turned on for 30 seconds
when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system).
After turning the engine switch to
the “LOCK” position (vehicles
without a smart entry & start sys-
tem) or off (vehicles with a smart
entry & start system), pull the
lever toward you and release it
when the light switch is in
or .
Pull the lever toward you and release it again to turn off the lights.
When any of the following conditions is met, while the headlights (low
beam) are on, the cornering lights will additionally turn on and light up
the direction of movement for the vehicle. This is to ensure excellent
visibility when either driving at intersections or parking at night.
●The steering wheel is operated
● The turn signal lever is operated
● The shift lever is in R (both left and right side cornering lights)
However, when vehicle speed is 35 km/h (21 mph) or above, the cor-
nering lights do not turn on. When the cornering lights are on and
vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h (24 mph), they will be turned off.
When the cornering lights are on for more than 30 minutes, they will
automatically turn off.
Follow me home system (if equipped)
Cornering lights (if equipped)
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2374-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is
released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
anything that blocks the sensor is affixed
to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.
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2384-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Automatic light off system
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all the
lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
● When the light switch is in the position, the front fog lights turn off
automatically if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
● When the light switch is in the
position, the headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to “ACC” or “LOCK”
position.
The front position and tail lights turn off automatically after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the light switch to the position once and then back to the or
position.
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
● When the light switch is in the “AUTO” position, the headlight and all the
lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off.
● When the light switch is in the position, the front fog lights turn off
automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off.
● When the light switch is in the
position, the headlights and front fog
lights turn off automatically if the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off.
The front position and tail lights turn off automatically after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch to the position once and then back to the or
position.
■ Light reminder buzzer
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” or “ACC”
position and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or to ACCESSORY
mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
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2394-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Automatic headlight leveling system (vehicles with LED headlights)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.
■ If the indicator flashes...
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly quali fied and equipped professional
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 626)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
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2404-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Fog light switch∗
XFront and rear fog light switchThe front and rear fog
lights turn off.
The front fog lights turn on.
Both front and rear fog
lights turn on.
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
light off.
∗: If equipped
The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain or fog.
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