TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
(Flashes)“PCS” warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem).
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(P. 325)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash braking is dis-
abled. (P. 326)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (P. 626)
(Flashes)“AFS OFF” indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System).
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•VSC; or
•TRC
(Flashes)“LKA” indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).
P. 310
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(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 267
(Flashes)Dynamic radar cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control
system.
P. 273
(Flashes)Speed limiter indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter system.
P. 292
Electric power steering warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
CAUTION
When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
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Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
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Low fuel level warning
light
Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 9.0 L (2.8
gal., 2.0 Imp.gal.) or lessRefuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Warns the driver and/or
front passenger to fasten
their seat belts.Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s
seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also
needs to be fastened to
make the warning light
(warning buzzer) off.
Parking brake indicator
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver to release
parking brake.Release the parking brake.

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*1:Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his/her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20
km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2:Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/
h (3 mph) or more.Master warning light
The warning light comes
on or flashes (Sometimes
a buzzer may sound.) to
indicate that the master
warning system has
detected a malfunction.Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warning indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
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Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.

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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.
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(If equipped)Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift
lever to P and wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle again.
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock
system
Indicates a malfunction in the emergency brake
signal

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(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the pre-crash safety
system
(Flashes)
or
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the radar cruise con-
trol system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control
system
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
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(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter
system
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the lane keeping
assist system
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the clutch switch
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