length TOYOTA AVENSIS 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

354 2-5. Driving information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Guidance
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to
avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind
when towing:
Checking connections between trailer and lights
Stop the vehicle and check the operation of the connection
between the trailer and lights after driving for a brief period as well
as before setting off.
Practicing driving with a coupled trailer
Get the feel for turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer
coupled by practicing in an area with no or light traffic.
When reversing with a coupled trailer, hold the section of the
steering wheel nearest to you and rotate clockwise to turn the
trailer left or counterclockwise to turn right. Always rotate gradu-
ally to prevent steering error. Have someone guide you when
reversing to lessen the risk of accident.
Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle distance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the distance to the vehicle running
ahead of you should be equivalent to or greater than the combined
length of your vehicle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking that may
cause skidding. Otherwise, the vehicle may spin out of control.
This is especially true when driving on wet or slippery road sur-
faces.

355 2-5. Driving information
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Sudden acceleration/steering input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing may result in the trailer collid-
ing with your vehicle. Decelerate well in advance when approach-
ing turns and take them slowly and carefully to avoid sudden
braking.
Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel closer to the inside of the curve
than the wheels of the vehicle. To make allowance for this, take the
turns wider than you would normally.
Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while brak-
ing.
Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer, and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.

413 3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-
RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status
of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may
jump if the disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)
MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above
may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not
be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those
with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
Multi-sessions
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play
discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can
be played.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall lengthSedan 4710 mm (185.4 in.)
Wagon 4780 mm (188.2 in.)
Overall width 1810 mm (71.2 in.)
Overall height*11480 mm (58.2 in.)
Wheelbase 2700 mm (106.3 in.)
Tread
Front1560 mm (61.4 in.)*2
1550 mm (61.0 in.)*3
Rear1550 mm (61.0 in.)*2
1540 mm (60.6 in.)*3
Gross vehicle
mass
1ZR-FAE engine 1950 kg (4298.9 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*4
2000 kg (4409.2 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine2050 kg (4519.4 lb.)*4
2020 kg (4453.3 lb.)*5
1AD-FTV engine2100 kg (4629.7 lb.)
2130 kg (4695.8 lb.)*6
2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV engines2140 kg (4717.8 lb.)
Maximum permis-
sible axle capacityFront1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*7
1250 kg (2755.7 lb.)*8
Rear1135 kg (2502.2 lb.)*7
1215 kg (2678.6 lb.)*8