side sensor TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 User Guide

150 1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is
canceled, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or unlocking the
doors using the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control will
re-enable the intrusion sensor.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is
canceled, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position or unlocking the
doors using the wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor.
The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm
system is deactivated.
Intrusion sensor considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations.
Persons or pets are in the vehicle.

157 1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Airbag system components
Front airbag sensor
Airbag manual on-off switch
Front passenger airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensor
Side airbag
Curtain shield airbagDriver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Knee airbag
SRS warning light
“PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator light
Airbag sensor assembly
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of front seat occupants and
rear outboard seat occupants.

158 1-7. Safety information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)The main SRS airbag system components are shown. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants.
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot for
several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
Operating conditions (front airbags)
The SRS front airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.

272 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Windshield wiper features
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn
on when you operate the wipers.
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.

306 2-4. Using other driving systems
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The Toyota parking assist-sensor can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, and the
shift lever is in the “R” position.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position, and the shift lever is in the “R”
position.
Sensor detection information
Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of the sensor to correctly detect obstacles. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on the sensor. (Wiping the sensor will resolve
this problem.)
• The sensor is frozen. (Thawing the sensor will resolve this problem.)
• The sensor is covered in any way.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather.
• When driving on bumpy, sloped or gravel roads, or over grass.
• If there is something producing ultrasonic waves nearby, such as
another vehicle’s horn, motorcycle engine noise, air braking sound
from heavy-duty vehicles, or another vehicle using the park assist sys-
tem.
• In heavy rain, or if water is splashed on the sensors.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• If a commercial fender pole or radio antenna is installed.
• If moving towards a high curb or a curb corner.
• If towing eyelet is installed on your vehicle.
• The bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is
installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shapes, signs and other objects may be judged by the sensor to be
closer than they are.

579 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Under the instrument panel (type A)
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1TAIL 10 AFront position lights, tail lights,
license plate lights, rear fog light,
front fog lights, manual headlight
leveling dial, instrument panel
lights, air conditioning system
switch, audio system, Multidrive or
automatic transmission shift lever
illumination, glove box light, airbag
manual on-off system, emergency
flashers, cigarette lighter, “AFS
OFF” switch, speed limiter switch,
electric parking brake switch, steer-
ing switch, VSC OFF switch,
Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch, “LKA” switch, seat heater
switch, “SPORT” switch, outside
rear view mirror switches, fuel filler
door opener switch

580 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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2 ECU-IG NO.3 10 AToyota parking assist-sensor, AFS,
windshield wiper de-icer, electric
parking brake, pre-crash seat belt,
paddle shift switch, tilt & telescopic
steering, electric power steering
3 P FR DOOR 20 A Power windows (passenger side)
4 RL DOOR 20 A Power windows (rear left)
5 RR DOOR 20 A Power windows (rear right)
6 SHADE 20 A Panoramic roof shade
*1
7 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
8ACC 7.5 AOutside rear view mirrors, shift lock
system, audio system, main body
ECU, power outlet
9 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
10 TI & TE 30 A Tilt & telescopic steering
11 RR FOG 7.5 A Rear fog light
12 IGN 7.5 ASteering lock system, SRS airbag
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, automatic
transmission
*2, starting system
FuseAmpereCircuit

581 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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13 METER 7.5 A Gauges and meters
14 SEAT HTR 15 A Seat heaters
15 HTR-IG 10 A Air conditioning system
16 WIPER 30 AWindshield wipers, rain sensing
windshield wipers
17 RR WIPER 15 A Rear window wiper
*1
18 WASHER 15 AWindshield washers, rear window
washer*1
19 ECU-IG NO.1 10 AMain body ECU, smart entry & start
system, electric cooling fan(s), shift
lock system, panoramic roof
shade
*1, auto anti-glare inside rear
view mirror, anti-lock brake system,
steering sensor, yaw rate & G sen-
sor, VSC, headlight cleaner, pre-
crash safety system, LKA, driver
support system
20 ECU-IG NO.2 10 ABack-up lights, charging system,
emergency flashers, rear window
defogger, “PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator, air conditioning system,
AFS, rear view monitor, Toyota
parking assist-sensor
21 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
FuseAmpereCircuit

761 Alphabetical index
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Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage................................. 744
Heaters
Side mirror ............................ 381
Hood.......................................... 531
Hooks
Cargo hook ................... 505, 507
Horn .......................................... 241
Identification
Engine ................................... 722
Vehicle .................................. 722
Ignition
Engine switch ................ 210, 215
Keys ........................................ 36
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Ignition switch.................. 210, 215
Illuminated entry system......... 478
Indicator lights ......................... 245
Inside rear view mirror ............ 119
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 244
Intercooler ................................ 545
Intrusion sensor....................... 147
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 533
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................... 648, 662, 676
Jack handle .............. 648, 662, 676Keyless entry ............................. 62
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 36
If you lose your keys ............. 699
If your key battery
is discharged .............. 564, 565
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Key number plate.................... 36
Keyless entry .......................... 62
Keys ........................................ 36
Mechanical key ....................... 36
Wireless remote control key ... 62
Knee airbag .............................. 156
Lane keeping assist ................ 318
Language
Multi-information
display ........................ 249, 753
License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Emergency flasher switch ..... 604
Fog light switch ..................... 267
Hazard light switch................ 604
Headlight switch.................... 262
Personal light switch ............. 479
Personal/interior light
main switch......................... 479
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Turn signal lever ................... 236
Vanity lights .......................... 490
Wattage ................................ 744
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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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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