trunk TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 User Guide

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Note for the smart entry & start system
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk or back door is locked/
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, package tray (sedan),
luggage cover (wagon), floor or in the glove box when the engine is
started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.
Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
electronic key inside the vehicle.
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key
is within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
If the key is kept near the vehicle while it is being washed, water applied
to a door handle may cause the door to lock and unlock repeatedly. In
this event, place the key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more from the vehicle,
taking care not to lose the key.
If the key is inside the vehicle while it is being washed, water applied to a
door handle may cause a buzzer to sound and a message to be dis-
played. In this event, locking all doors will cause the message to extin-
guish and the buzzer to stop sounding.

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AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartment or trunk/lug-
gage compartmentRetrieve the elec-
tronic key and lock the
doors again
Tried to exit the vehicle
and lock the doors without
first turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
while a door, trunk or back
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
Interior alarm
pings continu-
ouslyThe “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned
to ACCESSORY mode
while the driver’s door was
open (or the driver’s door
was opened while the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was in ACCES-
SORY mode)Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door
The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned
OFF while the driver’s door
was openClose the driver’s
door

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Wireless remote control
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all doors and trunk/
back door
Unlocks all doors and trunk/
back door
Unlocks the trunk/back door
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle.
They will not lock automatically
after they have been opened
and then closed.

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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Type A
Locks all doors and trunk/
back door
Unlocks the trunk/back door
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle.
They will not lock automatically
after they have been opened
and then closed.
Unlocks all doors and trunk/
back door
Type B
Locks all doors and trunk/
back door
Unlocks the trunk/back door
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle.
They will not lock automatically
after they have been opened
and then closed.
Unlocks all doors and trunk/
back door

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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Door lock buzzer (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
If the door, trunk or back door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continu-
ously for 10 seconds if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the
door to stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
P. 4 6
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may
be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 565)
Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (P. 702)
Starting the engine: P. 703
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the key. (P. 78)
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 564

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Trunk (sedan)
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener.
Press the opener switch.
The trunk can be locked and unlocked using the smart entry & start
system, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
P. 4 0
Wireless remote control
P. 6 2
Door lock switch
P. 7 9

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Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
Trunk handle
If the trunk opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged
The trunk can opened from the inside. (P. 700)
CAUTION
While driving
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving.
If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving.
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the
trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, caus-
ing an accident.
Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
Use the trunk handle when closing the
trunk.
Be careful not to pull the trunk lid side-
ways when closing the trunk with the han-
dle.

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CAUTION
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could have heat exhaus-
tion or suffocate.
Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid.
Doing so may cause the trunk lid operate unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
Using the trunk
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in seri-
ous injury.
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before
opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again
after it is opened.
When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the
surrounding area is safe.
If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the trunk is about to open or close.
Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

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CAUTION
Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk
lid. Such additional weight on the trunk lid may cause the lid to fall closed
again after it is opened.
The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened
fully. It is more difficult to open or close
the trunk lid on an incline than on a
level surface, so beware of the trunk lid
unexpectedly opening or closing by
itself. Make sure that the trunk lid is fully
open and secure before using the
trunk.
When closing the trunk lid, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
When closing the trunk lid, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the trunk handle is used to fully close
the trunk lid, it may result in hands or
arms being caught.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm
is being set:
A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than by
using the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote
control. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
The hood is opened.
If equipped, the intrusion sensor detects something moving
inside the vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk/back
door and hood, and lock all
doors.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.