trunk release TOYOTA AVENSIS 2011 Owners Manual

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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

5When trouble arises
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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 ..................... 624If 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........................... 689
If 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

5
693
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If the parking brake cannot be released
Releasing the parking brake manually (sedan)
Lift the luggage mat. (P. 506)
Take out the parking brake release tool from the trunk.
(P. 648, 676)
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does
not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released
manually using the procedure below. This procedure should be per-
formed only if necessary, such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the
parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission: Shift the
shift lever to “P”.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to “1”
or “R”.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Chock the tires.
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
STEP1
STEP2

694 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Turn over the left side floor mat
in the trunk.
Remove or break the seal cover-
ing the releasing hole.
Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, making
sure that it does not move when
your hand is released, and turn it
clockwise until the clutch sound
is heard. (approx. 600 revolu-
tions, approx. 20 minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing
tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake,
make sure to remove the release
tool and place it in the tool tray.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

696 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, making
sure that it does not move when
your hand is released, and turn it
clockwise until the clutch sound
is heard. (approx. 600 revolu-
tions, approx. 20 minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing
tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake,
make sure to remove the release
tool and place it in the tool tray.
STEP5
When the seal is damaged
The seal needs to replace by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the trunk/luggage compartment has flooded with water when the seal has
been broken or is missing (for example, if the vehicle has been left outside in
the rain with the trunk lid open or removed), the parking brake system will
need to be replaced.
Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.

700
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If you cannot operate the trunk opener (sedan)
Folding down the right hand seatback. (P. 101)
Pull the emergency release
lever.
If the trunk opener does not operate, there may be a problem with
the trunk opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the trunk can be opened from the inside.
STEP1
STEP2

759 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Daytime running light
system .................................... 264
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 381
Dimension ................................ 720
Display
Trip information ..................... 251
Warning message ................. 624
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 527
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Wattage................................. 744
Door lock
Back door ................................ 92
Side door................................. 78
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 92
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 78
Double locking system .......... 144
Side doors ............................... 78
Side mirrors........................... 122
Double locking system............ 144
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 198
Correct posture ..................... 154
Procedures............................ 194
Winter driving tips ................. 344
Driving position memory ........ 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 281
Electric power steering ........... 327
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 702Emergency brake signal ......... 327
Emergency flasher .................. 604
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 676
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 702
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 692
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 705
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 617
If the warning light turns on... 617
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 624
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 701
If you cannot operate trunk
opener ................................ 700
If you have a flat
tire ..................... 648, 662, 676
If you lose your keys ............. 699
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 615
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 714
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 716
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 605
If your vehicle overheats ....... 710D
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

764 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Spark plug ................................ 734
Specifications .......................... 720
Speech command switch
*...... 451
Speed limiter ............................ 300
Speedometer ............................ 242
Steering
Adjustment ............................ 116
Column lock release ..... 213, 217
Steering wheel
audio switches .................... 439
Steering wheel position
memory............................... 103
Storage feature ........................ 481
Storage precautions ................ 342
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 714
Sun visors ................................ 489
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 498
Rear ...................................... 501
Rear side............................... 502
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 604
Engine switch ................ 210, 215
Fog light switch ..................... 267
Hazard light switch ................ 604
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Light switches ....................... 262
Power window switch ............ 125
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 274
“SPORT” switch ............ 220, 226
Steering wheel
switches .............. 250, 439, 451
Window lock switch ............... 125
Wipers and washer
switch.......................... 269, 274Tachometer .............................. 242
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 262
Talk switch
*............................. 451
Telephone switch
*.................. 451
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 146
Engine immobilizer system ... 135
Tire inflation pressure ............. 556
Tires
Chains................................... 346
Checking ............................... 552
If you have a flat
tire ...................... 648, 662, 676
Inflation pressure .................. 556
Replacing .............. 648, 662, 676
Rotating tires......................... 552
Size ....................................... 739
Snow tires ............................. 344
Spare tire .............................. 648
Tools ......................... 648, 662, 676
“touch screen”
*...................... 383
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 606
Trailer towing ........................ 348
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 303
Traction control ....................... 327
TRC ........................................... 327
Trip information display.......... 251
Trip meter ................................. 242
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 497
Trunk handle ........................... 89
Trunk light ............................... 89
Trunk opener .......................... 88
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Switch ................................... 236
Wattage ................................ 744
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