engine TOYOTA AVENSIS 2011 Owners Manual

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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............................. 78
Trunk (sedan) ....................... 88
Back door (wagon)................ 92
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 98
Rear seats .......................... 100
Driving position memory
system .............................. 103
Head restraints ................... 106
Seat belts ............................ 108
Steering wheel .................... 116
Inside rear view mirror ........ 119
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................. 1221-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 125
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap ........................... 129
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 135
Double locking system ....... 144
Alarm .................................. 146
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 154
SRS airbags ....................... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 168
Installing child restraints ..... 176
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 190
1Before driving
For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s Man-
ual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 194
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)......... 210
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)......... 215
Multidrive ............................ 219
Automatic transmission....... 225
Manual transmission ........... 232
Turn signal lever ................. 236
Parking brake...................... 237
Horn .................................... 241
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 242
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 245
Multi-information display ..... 2492-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 262
Fog light switch .................. 267
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 269
Rear window wiper
and washer (wagon) ........ 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 281
Speed limiter ...................... 300
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 303
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 308
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 318
Driving assist systems........ 327
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 333
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 342
Winter driving tips............... 344
Trailer towing...................... 348
2When driving

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 481
• Glove box ......................... 482
• Console box...................... 483
• Overhead console ............ 484
• Cup holders ...................... 485
• Bottle holders.................... 486
• Coin box ........................... 488
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 489
Vanity mirror ....................... 490
Ashtray................................ 491
Cigarette lighter .................. 492
Power outlet ........................ 493
Seat heaters ....................... 494
Armrest ............................... 496
Trunk/luggage
compartment storage
extension .......................... 497
Panoramic roof shade
(wagon)............................. 498
Rear sunshade (sedan) ...... 501
Rear side sunshades
(sedan) ............................. 502
Floor mats ........................... 503
Trunk features (sedan) ....... 505
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)............... 5074-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 516
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 521
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 524
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 527
Hood................................... 531
Positioning a floor jack ....... 533
Engine compartment .......... 535
Tires ................................... 552
Tire inflation pressure......... 556
Wheels ............................... 558
Air conditioning filter ........... 560
Key battery ......................... 564
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 569
Light bulbs .......................... 585
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 604
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 605
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 615
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............. 616
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 617
If a warning message
is displayed ....................... 624
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................... 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................... 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ......................... 676
If the engine will not
start................................... 689If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” ........... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released .......... 693
If you lose your keys .......... 699
If you cannot operate the
trunk opener (sedan)........ 700
If you cannot operate the
back door opener
(wagon) ............................ 701
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 702
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 705
If your vehicle overheats .... 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................. 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 714
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 716
5When trouble arises

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Paddle shift switches  P. 221, 227
Telephone switches *
“DISP” switch
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P. 451
P. 250
Talk switch * P. 451
“DISP” switch 
P. 250
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
P. 210
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart entry & start system)
P. 215
Audio remote control
switches
P. 439
Cruise control switch  P. 275, 281
Distance switch 
P. 281
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(left-hand drive vehicles)

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Outside rear view mirror switches P. 122
“LKA” switch 
Headlight leveling dial

P. 318
P. 264
Speed limiter switch  P. 300
Coin box P. 488
“AFS OFF” switch  P. 263
VSC OFF switch P. 328
Fuel filler door opener P. 129
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart entry & start system)
P. 215
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
P. 210
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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 .......................... 78
Trunk (sedan) ..................... 88
Back door (wagon) ............. 92
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 98
Rear seats ........................ 100
Driving position memory
system ............................ 103
Head restraints ................. 106
Seat belts.......................... 108
Steering wheel .................. 116
Inside rear view mirror ...... 119
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 1221-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................. 125
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap .......................... 129
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 135
Double locking system ...... 144
Alarm ................................ 146
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 154
SRS airbags...................... 156
Child restraint systems ..... 168
Installing child
restraints ......................... 176
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 190

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart entr y & start system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the doors and trunk/back door (P. 40)
Unlocks and locks the trunk/back door (P. 4 0 )
Starts and stops the engine (P. 210)

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Sedan
When locking or unlocking
the side doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
either of the outside front
door handles.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When locking or unlocking
the trunk/back door
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
the trunk/back door opener
switch.
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection
area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 564)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (P. 48)
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)