door lock TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Repair Manual

93 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
When closing the back door
Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make
sure to push the back door down
from the outside to close it.
Be careful not to pull the back
door sideways when closing the
back door with the handle.
Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.
If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged
P. 701

94 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
While driving
Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage 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 back door before driving.
Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury.

95 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion.
Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed
again after it is opened.
When opening or closing the back door, 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 back door is about to open or close.
Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.

96 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may fall closed again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head
or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the
back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.
The back door may fall if it is not
opened fully. It is more difficult to open
or close the back door on an incline
than on a level surface, so beware of
the back door unexpectedly opening or
closing by itself. Make sure that the
back door is fully open and secure
before using the luggage compartment.
When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.

97 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
Back door damper stays
The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in
place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.
Do not attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.
Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.
Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door.
Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.
Damper stay

105 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Retained accessory power
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Memorized driver’s seat position can be activated within 180 seconds
after the driver’s door is opened, even if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch turns OFF.
Memorized driver’s seat position can be recalled within 60 seconds
after the driver’s door is closed, even if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is turned OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Memorized driver’s seat position can be activated within 180 seconds
after the driver’s door is opened, even if the engine switch turns to
“LOCK” position.
Memorized driver’s seat position can be recalled within 60 seconds
after the driver’s door is closed, even if the engine switch is turned off.
To cancel seat position recall
Perform one of the following operations.
Press the “SET” button
Press button “1” or “2”
Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall)
CAUTION
Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

114 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Seat belt pretensioners
Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Seat belt damage and wear
Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it
from operating properly resulting in death or serious injury.

126 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
The power windows 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.
Retained accessory power
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode
or turned OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door
is opened.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

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Before driving
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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the fuel filler door
opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Double locking system
Setting the system
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, have all the passen-
gers exit the vehicle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the smart entry & start system:
Touch the sensor area on the outside door handle twice within 5
seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press the
button twice within 5 seconds.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position, have all passengers
exit the vehicle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press the button twice within 5 seconds.
: If equipped
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the
door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of the
vehicle.
Vehicles employing this sys-
tem have labels on the win-
dow glass of both front doors.