warning TOYOTA AVENSIS 2012 Repair Manual

644 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Power was turned
off due to the auto-
matic power off
function.Next time
when start-
ing the
engine,
increase
the engine
speed
slightly and
maintain
that level
for approxi-
mately 5
minutes to
recharge
the battery.
Sounds
onceThe electronic key
has a low battery.
(The message will
be shown for about
15 seconds.)Replace
the elec-
tronic key
battery.
(P. 564)
Interior
buzzerExterior
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645 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Sounds
once
(Multidrive or automatic
transmission)
or
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)The driver’s door
was opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
turned off and then
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was put in
ACCESSORY
mode twice without
the engine being
started.Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal (Mul-
tidrive or
automatic
transmis-
sion) or
clutch
pedal
(manual
transmis-
sion).
During an engine
starting procedure
in the event that
the electronic key
was not function-
ing properly
(P. 702), the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
touched with the
electronic key. Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
within 10
seconds of
the buzzer
sounding.
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646 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Sounds
once
(Flashes)The steering lock
could not be
released within 3
seconds of the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch
being pressed. Press the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal and
moving the
steering
wheel left
and right.
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647 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Warning light display in radar cruise mode (if equipped)
In the following cases, the warning light may not be displayed even if vehi-
cle-to-vehicle distance decreases:
When your vehicle and the vehicle ahead are traveling at the same
speed or the vehicle ahead is traveling more quickly than your vehicle
When the vehicle ahead is traveling at a very low speed
Immediately after cruise control speed is set
At the instant the accelerator pedal is depressed
After changing the engine oil (Diesel engine)
Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (P. 541)
NOTICE
While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.
Engine oil maintenance message (diesel engine)
The warning message is based on the projected driving range after engine
oil maintenance message is reset.
The system does not monitor the purity of the engine oil.
If the “DRAIN WATER FROM FUEL FILTER” warning message is dis-
played (diesel engine)
Never drive the vehicle if the warning message is displayed. Continued driv-
ing with water accumulated in the fuel filter will damage the fuel injection
pump.

750 6-2. Customization
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Smart
entry &
start
system
(P. 39)Smart entry & start
systemON OFF O O
Wireless
remote
control
(P. 62)Wireless remote control ON OFF - O
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)ON OFF - O
Open door warning
function (when locking
the vehicle)ON OFF - O
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked30 seconds60 seconds - O
120 seconds - O

757
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C
Air conditioning filter.............. 560
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 360
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
ABS ........................................... 327
Active head restraint ................. 99
Air conditioning filter .............. 560
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter.............. 560
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 360
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 370
Airbags
Airbag manual on-off
system ................................ 190
Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 158
Airbag precautions for your
child .................................... 163
Airbag warning light .............. 618
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ........... 159
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 163
General airbag precautions... 163
Locations of airbags .............. 156
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 167
Proper driving posture... 154, 163
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 159
Side airbag precautions ........ 163
SRS airbags .......................... 156Alarm ........................................ 146
Antenna ............................ 397, 519
Anti-lock brake system .......... 327
Armrest ..................................... 496
Ashtrays ................................... 491
Audio system
*
Antenna ................................ 397
Audio input ............ 416, 426, 438
AUX port ............................... 438
CD player .............................. 398
iPod....................................... 416
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 406
Optimal use........................... 436
Radio .................................... 391
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 439
Type ...................................... 383
USB memory ........................ 426
Automatic air conditioning
system .................................... 360
Automatic light control
system .................................... 262
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission......... 225
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 692
“M” mode .............................. 228
AUX port ................................... 438
Auxiliary box ............................ 508
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Back door
Back door................................ 92
Back door handle .................... 93
Wireless remote control key ... 62
A
B
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

759 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Daytime running light
system .................................... 264
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 381
Dimension ................................ 720
Display
Trip information ..................... 251
Warning message ................. 624
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 527
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Wattage................................. 744
Door lock
Back door ................................ 92
Side door................................. 78
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 92
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 78
Double locking system .......... 144
Side doors ............................... 78
Side mirrors........................... 122
Double locking system............ 144
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 198
Correct posture ..................... 154
Procedures............................ 194
Winter driving tips ................. 344
Driving position memory ........ 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 281
Electric power steering ........... 327
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 702Emergency brake signal ......... 327
Emergency flasher .................. 604
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 676
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 702
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 692
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 705
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 617
If the warning light turns on... 617
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 624
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 701
If you cannot operate trunk
opener ................................ 700
If you have a flat
tire ..................... 648, 662, 676
If you lose your keys ............. 699
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 615
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 714
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 716
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 605
If your vehicle overheats ....... 710D
E
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

765 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
USB memory ............................ 426
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 490
Wattage................................. 744
Vanity mirrors .......................... 490
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 722
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 327
VSC+ ......................................... 327
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 621
Seat belt reminder................. 621
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 618
Brake system ........................ 617
Charging system ................... 617
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 619
Fuel level............................... 621
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 618
Master warning light .............. 622
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ....................... 619
Seat belt reminder light ......... 621
SRS airbags .......................... 618
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 631
Brake light ............................. 626
Cruise control ........................ 627
Clutch switch ......................... 629
Engine oil ...................... 625, 632
Fuel filter ............................... 629
Headlight ............................... 636
LKA ............................... 628, 635Oil maintenance ............ 633, 634
Open door ............................. 630
Parking brake................ 629, 632
PCS .............................. 627, 634
Radar cruise
control................. 627, 634, 635
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 637
Speed limiter ......................... 628
Steering lock ......................... 626
Transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 626
Trunk..................................... 631
VSC ...................................... 628
Washer
Checking ............................... 549
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 344
Switch ........................... 269, 274
Washing and waxing ............... 516
Weight....................................... 720
Wheels ...................................... 558
Window glasses ...................... 125
Window lock switch ................ 125
Windows
Power windows ..................... 125
Rear window defogger .......... 381
Washer ......................... 269, 274
Windshield wipers ................... 269
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 382
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 564, 565
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 406
U
V
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

767 What to do if...
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
The horn begins to soundP. 146Alarm
The vehicle is stuck in
mud or sandP. 714If the vehicle becomes stuck
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 617If a warning light turns on

768 What to do if...
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Warning lights
P. 6 1 7P. 619
P. 6 1 7P. 620
P. 6 1 8P. 620
P. 6 1 8P. 620
P. 6 1 8P. 619
P. 6 1 8P. 621
P. 6 1 9P. 621
P. 6 1 9P. 622
P. 6 1 9
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
light (red)“LKA” indicator light*
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Malfunction indicator
lamp
SRS warning lightSpeed limiter indicator
light
*
ABS warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
Brake system warning
light (yellow)Low fuel level warning
light
“PCS” warning light*Seat belt reminder light
“AFS OFF” indicator
light
*
Master warning light
Slip indicator light*
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator light
*
The warning message is
displayedP. 624If a warning message is displayed