TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Owners Manual
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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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For your information .......................8
Reading this manual.....................10
How to search ..............................11
Pictorial index ...............................12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving.......................30
For safe driving ....................32
Seat belts .............................34
SRS airbags.........................39
Exhaust gas precautions .....51
1-2. Child safety
Airbag manual on-off
system ...............................52
Safety information for
children ..............................54
Child restraint systems ........55
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ...............................78
Double locking system .........87
Alarm ...................................89
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators........................... 98
Gauges and meters........... 104
Multi-information display
(with monochrome
display)............................ 108
Multi-information display
(with color display) .......... 111
Fuel consumption
information ...................... 117
3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 120
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors ......................... 132
Trunk (sedan) .................... 139
Back door (wagon) ............ 143
Smart entry & start
system............................. 148
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ........................ 166
Rear seats ......................... 168
Driving position memory.... 170
Head restraints .................. 172
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................174
Inside rear view mirror .......176
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................179
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................182
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle .............186
Cargo and luggage ............198
Trailer towing .....................200
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........209
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........212
Multidrive ...........................219
Manual transmission ..........226
Turn signal lever ................229
Parking brake.....................230
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 233
Fog light switch ................. 241
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 243
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 247
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap .......................... 248
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Toyota Safety Sense ......... 252
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety
system) ........................... 259
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ............................... 272
Automatic High Beam ....... 278
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .... 284
4-6. Using the driving support
systems
Cruise control .................... 289
Speed limiter ..................... 292
Stop & Start system .......... 295
Driving assist systems....... 306
4-7. Driving tips
Winter driving tips.............. 312
4Driving
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Audio system types............318
Steering wheel audio
switches ...........................321
AUX port/USB port.............322
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................323
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation .................325
5-4. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation ...........331
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ...........342
Listening USB memory
device ..............................351
Using the AUX port ............359
5-6. Using Bluetooth
® devices
Bluetooth® audio/phone .....360
Using the steering
wheel switches ................366
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ..............................367
5-7. “SETUP” menu
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“Bluetooth
*” menu) .........368
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“TEL” menu) ...................3715-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player .............................. 374
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Making a phone call .......... 378
Receiving a phone call ...... 380
Speaking on the phone ..... 381
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 383
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system............................. 392
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 398
Power heater ..................... 405
Seat heaters ...................... 407
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 409
• Personal/interior light
main switch ................... 410
• Personal/interior
lights ............................. 410
• Personal lights .............. 410
5Audio system
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
6Interior features
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......412
• Glove box ......................413
• Console box ..................414
• Overhead console .........414
• Cup holders/bottle
holders ...........................415
• Coin box ........................417
Trunk features (sedan) ......418
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)..............420
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........427
• Sun visors ......................427
• Vanity mirror ..................427
• Power outlet ..................428
• Armrest ..........................429
• Trunk/luggage
compartment
storage extension ..........430
• Panoramic roof shade
(wagon) .........................431
• Coat hooks ....................433
• Assist grips ....................433
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle exterior ................ 436
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 440
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 443
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 446
Hood.................................. 450
Positioning a floor jack ...... 452
Engine compartment ......... 453
Tires .................................. 468
Tire inflation pressure........ 486
Wheels .............................. 488
Air conditioning filter .......... 491
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 493
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 496
Light bulbs ......................... 501
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8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ...........518
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency .......................519
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ..........................521
If you think something is
wrong ...............................528
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............529
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds .............................530
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 537
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
emergency tire
puncture repair kit) .......... 554
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) .................................. 570
If the engine will not
start ................................. 586
If the parking brake
cannot be released ......... 588
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 592
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 595
If your vehicle overheats ... 600
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 603
8When trouble arises
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...........606
Fuel information .................626
9-2. Customization
Customizable features .......629
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................638
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .....................640
Alphabetical index ......................644
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for infor-
mation regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system
• Audio/video system
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60 - 1140 Brussels,
Belgium www.toyota-europe.com
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For your information
Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ-
ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Both genuine Toyota and a wide variety of other spare parts and accessories
for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. Should it be deter-
mined that any of the genuine Toyota parts or accessories supplied with the
vehicle need to be replaced, Toyota recommends that genuine Toyota parts
or accessories, be used to replace them. Other parts or accessories of
matching quality can also be used. Toyota cannot accept any liability or guar-
antee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products,
nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. In addition, damage
or performance problems resulting from the use of non-genuine Toyota spare
parts or accessories may not be covered under warranty.
The installation of an RF-transmitter system in your vehicle could affect elec-
tronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
●Cruise control system (if equipped)
●Anti-lock brake system
●SRS airbag system
●Seat belt pretensioner system
●Toyota Safety Sense (if equipped)
Be sure to check with any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation of an RF-transmitter system.
Further information regarding frequency bands, power levels, antenna posi-
tions and installation provisions for the installation of RF-transmitters, is avail-
able on request at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Main Owner’s Manual
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
Installation of an RF-transmitter system
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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized r epairer, or any reliable repairer, before
you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impair ed your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (push-
ing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this hap-
pen”.
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