TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Owners Manual

5418-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once • When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
→ Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
Once 
(Multidrive)
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
→Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Multidrive)
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5428-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Once

(Multidrive)
An attempt was made to turn
the engine switch off when the
shift lever was not in P.
→To turn off the engine, first
shift the shift lever to P
and then turn the engine
switch off.
 Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
→
Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
Once  The electronic key has a low
battery. (The message will be
shown for about 15 seconds.)
→
Replace the electronic key
battery. ( →P. 482)
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the engine being started.
→
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( →P. 582), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
→ Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Once  The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
→
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Interior
buzzerExterior buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Multidrive)
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
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5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a flat tire (vehicles with spare
tire)
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or R (manual transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( →P. 508)
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: →P. 4 5 8
WARNING
■ If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which could result in an accident.
Before jacking up the vehicle
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5458-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
XVehicles with compact spare tire
XVehicles with full-size spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools (sedan)
Towing eyelet
Jack
Jack handleSpare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Parking brake release tool1
2
3
4
5
6
Jack
Towing eyelet
Spare tireJack handle
Parking brake release tool
Wheel nut wrench1
2
3
4
5
6
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5468-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with compact spare tire
XVehicles with full-size spare tire
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools (wagon)
Rear auxiliary box
Jack handle
Spare tire
JackWheel nut wrench
Parking brake release tool
Towing eyelet1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Rear auxiliary box
Jack handle
Spare tire
Parking brake release toolTowing eyelet
Wheel nut wrench
Jack1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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5478-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■ Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the
jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
● Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
● Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
● Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by the jack.
● Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
● When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
● Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one work-
ing on or near the vehicle will be injured.
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5488-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lift up the hook of the panel on
the trunk floor.
Secure the panel using the
hook provided.
Vehicles with full-size spare
tire:
Unhook the tightening strap
and remove the jack.
After storing the jack, make sure it
is securely held by the tightening
strap.
Remove the rear deck board.
Taking out the jack (sedan)
1
2
3
Taking out the jack (wagon)
1
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5498-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Remove the rear auxiliary box.
Vehicles with full-size spare
tire:
Unhook the tightening strap
and remove the jack.
After storing the jack, make sure it
is securely held by the tightening
strap.
XVehicles with compact spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
XVehicles with full-size spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire and tool
box.
2
3
Taking out the spare tire (sedan)
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5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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XVehicles with compact spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
XVehicles with full-size spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire and tool
box.
Taking out the spare tire (wagon)
WARNING
■ When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare tire
and the body of the vehicle.
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