TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Owners Manual

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Ashtray
CAUTION
When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
To prevent fire
Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray,
then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.
Press in and release the lid to
open.
Pull the ashtray to remove.

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Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter can be used when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CAUTION
When not in use
Keep the lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
To avoid burns or fires
Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Press in and release the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when ready for use.

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Power outlet
The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V/10 A.
To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.

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Seat heaters
: If equipped
The seat heaters can be used 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.
Left-hand drive vehicles:
For driver’s seat
Right-hand drive vehicles:
For front passenger’s seat
Left-hand drive vehicles:
For front passenger’s seat
Right-hand drive vehicles:
For driver’s seat
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat tempera-
ture
The further you turn the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.

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CAUTION
Burns
Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.

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Trunk/luggage compartment storage extension
: If equipped
CAUTION
When not in use
Ensure that the trunk/luggage compartment door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk/luggage compart-
ment may be thrown forward into the cabin, resulting in injury.
Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk/lug-
gage compartment space and rear seat area.
Pull down the armrest.
Open the trunk/luggage com-
partment door cover.STEP1
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Panoramic roof shade (wagon)
: If equipped
The panoramic roof shade 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.
Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the panoramic roof shade and the frame
while closing, travel is stopped and the panoramic roof shade opens slightly.
If the panoramic roof shade cannot be closed automatically
If the switch is kept depressed, the panoramic roof shade can be closed
manually. If the automatic function will not operate while the panoramic roof
shade is closed, push and hold the switch and open the panoramic roof
shade fully. It will then be possible to use automatic operation once again.
Use the overhead switches to open or close the panoramic roof
shade.
Close
To stop partway, press the
switch lightly.
Open
To stop partway, press the
switch lightly.

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CAUTION
When closing the panoramic roof shade
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod-
ies in a position where they could be caught when the panoramic roof
shade is being operated.
Do not allow children to operate the panoramic roof shade.
Closing the panoramic roof shade on someone can cause death or serious
injury.
Jam protection function
Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the panoramic roof shade fully closes.

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CAUTION
To prevent burns or injury
Observe the following precautions.
Although the jam protection function has been installed, make sure that
passenger’s hands and faces are not caught in the panoramic roof shade
while it is closing. Also, as there is a chance that the jam protection func-
tion will not react just before closing, make sure not to catch fingers etc. in
the roof.
The opening or closing of the panoramic roof shade can be stopped by
pressing the switch.
If the panoramic roof shade will not close (for example, due to a malfunc-
tion in the jam protection function), the shade can be closed by pressing
and holding the switch.
The jam protection function may operate if a load or impact, similar to that
applied when a foreign object is caught in the roof shade, is applied by
environmental or driving conditions.
The underside of the roof will become hot if the vehicle is left in the direct
sunlight for a long period of time. Do not touch the parts inside the gap
between the roof underside and the roof shade, as you may burn yourself.
Do not touch any rough or sheared parts of the roof underside, as you may
injure yourself.