light TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Owners Manual

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623 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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625 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warning indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.

626 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift
lever to P and wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle again.
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock
system
Indicates a malfunction in the emergency brake
signal

636 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates that there is
a possibility of a fron-
tal collisionSlow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates that there is
a high possibility of a
frontal collision, or
that the pre-crash
braking function is
operatingSlow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(Flashes)Indicates that the
headlight have been
left onTurn off the headlights.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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637 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (Vehicles with smart
entry & start system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Sounds
once
(Flashes)The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

644 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase
the engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level
for approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
Sounds
onceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
(The message will
be shown for about
15 seconds.)Replace
the elec-
tronic key
battery.
(P. 564)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

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647 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Warning light display in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
After changing the engine oil (Diesel engine)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (P. 541)
NOTICE
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
Engine oil maintenance message (diesel engine)
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.
If the “DRAIN WATER FROM FUEL FILTER” warning message is dis-
played (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv-
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection
pump.

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653 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
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667 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack is
in contact with the jack point.
Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.
Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.
When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.
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STEP4
STEP5
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