TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Owners Manual

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If the automatic transmission temperature warning message is dis-
played
AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the “D” posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the “M” position cancels the function.)
If the automatic transmission fluid tem-
perature warning message is displayed
while driving, make sure you return to
normal “D” position driving and reduce
speed by easing off the accelerator pedal.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the
shift lever to the “P” position and let the
engine idle until the warning message is
extinguished.
When the warning message is no longer
shown, the vehicle can be driven again.
If the warning message is not extin-
guished even after a short time, have
your vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

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Manual transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release it
slowly.
Shifting the shift lever to “R”
Shift the shift lever to the “R”
position while lifting up the ring
section.

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Gear Shift Indicator (if equipped)
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator display
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.

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Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
Gasoline engine
km/h (mph)
Diesel engine
km/h (mph)
Shift
positionMaximum speed
1ZR-FAE
engine2ZR-FAE
engine3ZR-FAE
engine
149 (30)52 (32)53 (33)
290 (56)95 (59)91 (57)
3131 (81)139 (86)136 (85)
4177 (110)188 (117)183 (114)
5195 (121)200 (124)200 (124)
Shift
positionMaximum speed
1AD-FTV
engine2AD-FTV
engine2AD-FHV
engine
137 (23)40 (25)37 (23)
273 (45)73 (45)68 (42)
3115 (71)115 (71)107 (67)
4164 (102)159 (99)149 (92)
5190 (118)200 (124)190 (118)

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CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
Refer to the display while considering actual traffic and road conditions. Fail-
ure to exercise judgment may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to “R”.
Shift the shift lever to “R” only when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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Turn signal lever
Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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Parking brake
Parking brake operation
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is not in IGNITION ON mode,
the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake switch.
Automatic release function (vehicles with a manual transmission)
When starting, if the shift lever is engaged, the accelerator pedal and clutch
pedal are operated while the parking brake is applied, the parking brake will
be automatically released, thus making starting off easier.
Press the switch to set
The parking brake indicator
light will flash, and the light will
remain on when the parking
brake is applied.
Press and hold the parking
brake switch if an emergency
occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake
while driving.
Pull the switch to release

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Automatic apply function (vehicles with a manual transmission)
To prevent the parking brake from being left accidentally unapplied, the
parking brake will be applied automatically under the following conditions
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or the engine switch is
switched to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart entry & start sys-
tem):
• Automatic apply mode is ON
• The vehicle is stopped
Switching automatic apply mode
Automatic apply mode is initially set to ON, but it can be switched
between ON and OFF as the situation demands.
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system), or switch the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry and start system)
Temporary cancelation of the automatic apply function is available for
specific circumstances (car wash, towing vehicle, etc.).
To activate temporary cancelation, parking brake switch need to be
pulled when “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or the engine
switch is switched to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system).
When switch is being pulled for 5 seconds or more, automatic apply
mode changes from ON to OFF.
STEP1
When switching automatic apply mode
from ON to OFF:
Pull and hold the parking brake switch for
5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will illumi-
nate.
When switching automatic apply mode
from OFF to ON:
Push and hold the parking brake switch
for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will go off.STEP2

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Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
When the system is overheating
The system may become temporarily unavailable in order to prevent over-
heating caused by repeated unnecessary switch operation.
In this event, leaving the system to cool down for a short time will allow nor-
mal operation to resume.
When there is a malfunction in the system
Warning light will turn on or flash. (P. 617)
Usage in winter time
P. 344
CAUTION
When leaving the vehicle
Make sure that the parking brake indicator light is illuminated. If the parking
brake is not applied, the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an accident.

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NOTICE
When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”
(Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or “R” (manual transmission)
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.
When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
(P. 693)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.