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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 194
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)......... 210
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)......... 215
Multidrive ............................ 219
Automatic transmission....... 225
Manual transmission ........... 232
Turn signal lever ................. 236
Parking brake...................... 237
Horn .................................... 241
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 242
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 245
Multi-information display ..... 2492-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 262
Fog light switch .................. 267
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 269
Rear window wiper
and washer (wagon) ........ 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 281
Speed limiter ...................... 300
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 303
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 308
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 318
Driving assist systems........ 327
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 333
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 342
Winter driving tips............... 344
Trailer towing...................... 348
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 604
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 605
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 615
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............. 616
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 617
If a warning message
is displayed ....................... 624
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................... 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................... 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ......................... 676
If the engine will not
start................................... 689If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” ........... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released .......... 693
If you lose your keys .......... 699
If you cannot operate the
trunk opener (sedan)........ 700
If you cannot operate the
back door opener
(wagon) ............................ 701
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 702
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 705
If your vehicle overheats .... 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................. 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 714
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 716
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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.

157 1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Airbag system components
Front airbag sensor
Airbag manual on-off switch
Front passenger airbag
Side and curtain shield air-
bag sensor
Side airbag
Curtain shield airbagDriver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Knee airbag
SRS warning light
“PASSENGER AIRBAG”
indicator light
Airbag sensor assembly
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbags
Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
Curtain shield airbags
Can help protect primarily the head of front seat occupants and
rear outboard seat occupants.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle ............ 194
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 210
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)....... 215
Multidrive .......................... 219
Automatic transmission .... 225
Manual transmission......... 232
Turn signal lever ............... 236
Parking brake ................... 237
Horn .................................. 241
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters .......... 242
Indicators and warning
lights ............................... 245
Multi-information
display ............................ 2492-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 262
Fog light switch ................. 267
Windshield wipers
and washer ..................... 269
Rear window wiper
and washer (wagon) ....... 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control.................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 281
Speed limiter ..................... 300
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................. 303
Rear view monitor
system ............................ 308
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) ............................. 318
Driving assist systems ...... 327
PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety) ............................ 333
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage ........... 342
Winter driving tips ............. 344
Trailer towing .................... 348

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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.

245
2-2. Instrument cluster
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and some indica-
tors may differ depending on the engine, transmission, etc.
Center panel

247 2-2. Instrument cluster
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 617)
(If equipped)
Shift position indicator
(P. 222, 228)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 220, 226)
(If equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 233)Parking brake indicator
(P. 237)
(If equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 333)“PASSENGER
AIRBAG” indicator
(P. 190)
(Red)(Yellow)(If equipped)
(If equipped)(If equipped)(If equipped)(If equipped)(If equipped)
*4*4
*1, 5
*1, 2, 3
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1, 6
*1*1, 6*6*6*6*6*1

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
turn on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes quickly to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Automatic cancelation of constant speed control
The cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in the following sit-
uations:
Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)
below the set vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
Speed limiter is activated. (if equipped)
Radar sensor and grille cover
Always keep the sensor and grille cover clean to ensure that the vehicle-to-
vehicle distance control operates properly. (Some obstructions, such as
snow, ice and plastic objects, cannot be detected by the obstruction sensor.)
Dynamic radar cruise control is canceled if an obstruction is detected.
Warning lights, messages and buzzers for dynamic radar cruise con-
trol
Warning lights, messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system mal-
function or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving.
(P. 624)
Grille cover
Radar sensor