TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
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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
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 360
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 370
Power heater ...................... 378
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 381
Windshield wiper
de-icer............................... 3823-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 383
Using the radio ................... 391
Using the CD player ........... 398
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 406
Operating an iPod .............. 416
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 426
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 436
Using the AUX port ............ 438
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 439
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 442
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 449
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 455
Making a phone call ........... 459
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 465
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“TEL” menu).................... 471
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 478
• Personal/interior light
main switch ...................... 479
• Personal/interior lights ..... 479
• Personal lights ................. 480
3Interior features

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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
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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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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 720
Fuel information .................. 745
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 749
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 754
Abbreviation list................ 756
Alphabetical index ............ 757
What to do if... ................... 766
6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights P. 262
Pictorial indexExterior (sedan)
Front fog lights  P. 267
Front turn signal lights P. 236
Hood P. 531
Windshield wipers P. 269Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 122
Side turn signal lights P. 236
Front position/daytime
running lights
P. 262

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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 552
P. 648, 676
P. 556
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Trunk P. 88
Side doors
P. 78
Fuel filler door
P. 129
Rear fog light (right-hand
drive vehicles)
P. 267
Rear window defoggerP. 381
Rear view monitor system
camera
* P. 313
Rear fog light (left-hand drive
vehicles)
P. 267
Rear turn signal lights P. 236
License plate lights
P. 262
Tail lights P. 262

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Pictorial indexExterior (wagon)
Headlights P. 262
Front fog lights  P. 267
Front turn signal lights P. 236
Hood P. 531
Windshield wipers P. 269Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 122
Side turn signal lights P. 236
Front position/daytime
running lights
P. 262