TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Owners Manual

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XRear fog light switchRear fog light turns off.
Rear fog light turns on.
Releasing the switch ring
returns it to .
Operating the switch ring
again turns only the rear fog
light off.
■Fog lights can be used when
XVehicles with a front and rear fog light switch
Front fog lights: The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
Rear fog light: The front fog lights are turned on.
XVehicles with a rear fog light switch
The headlights or front position lights are turned on.
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2424-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Windshield wipers and washer
The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
XIntermittent windshield wipers
Intermittent operation
Low speed operation
High speed operation
Temporary operation
Increases the intermittent wiper
frequency
Decreases the intermittent
wiper frequency
Operating the wiper lever
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2
3
4
5
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Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers operate automatically.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once. And then, the headlight
cleaners will operate every five
times you pull the lever. (if
equipped)
XRain-sensing windshield wipers
With “AUTO” selected, the wipers will operate automatically when the
sensor detects falling rain. The system automatically adjusts wiper
timing in accordance with rain volume.
Rain-sensing wiper operation
Low speed wiper operation
High speed wiper operation
Temporary operation
Sensor sensitivity (high)
Sensor sensitivity (low)
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2
3
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Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers operate automatically.
If the headlights are on, the
headlight cleaners will operate
once. And then, the headlight
cleaners will operate every five
times you pull the lever. (if
equipped)
■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
■ Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine switch is
in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), the wiper will oper-
ate once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
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The raindrop sensor judges the amount of
raindrops.
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2454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Windshield wiper features
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clean it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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2464-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Rear window wiper and washer∗
Turning the end of the lever turns on the rear window wiper and
washer.Intermittent operation
Normal operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
■The rear window wiper and washer can be operated
When the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem).
∗: If equipped
Operating the wiper lever
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2
3
4
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
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4-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Close all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or off
(vehicles with smart entry & start system).
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
XGasoline engine
EU area:
Unleaded gasoline conforming to European standard EN228, Research
Octane Number of 95 or higher
Except EU area:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Octane Number of 95 or higher
XDiesel engine
Diesel fuel conforming to European standard EN590 (Ultra low sulfur diesel
max 10 ppm)
■ 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.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
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WARNING
■ 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.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to pr event fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
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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Press the fuel filler door opener
switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open, and hang the fuel tank
cap on the back of the fuel filler
door.
■When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Opening the fuel tank cap
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2
Pull the lever slowly rearward (not side-
ways) as shown in the illustration.
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2504-4. Refueling
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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■ 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.
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