ECO mode TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
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accessories of matching quality can also be used. Toyota cannot accept any
liability or guarantee spare parts and accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products, nor for replacement or installation involving such parts. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the use of non-
genuine Toyota spare parts or accessories may not be covered under war-
ranty.

47 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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Note for the smart entry & start system
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk or back door is locked/
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, package tray (sedan),
luggage cover (wagon), floor or in the glove box when the engine is
started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes are changed.
Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
electronic key inside the vehicle.
As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key
is within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
If the key is kept near the vehicle while it is being washed, water applied
to a door handle may cause the door to lock and unlock repeatedly. In
this event, place the key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more from the vehicle,
taking care not to lose the key.

49 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartment or trunk/lug-
gage compartmentRetrieve the elec-
tronic key and lock the
doors again
Tried to exit the vehicle
and lock the doors without
first turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
while a door, trunk or back
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
Interior alarm
pings continu-
ouslyThe “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned
to ACCESSORY mode
while the driver’s door was
open (or the driver’s door
was opened while the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was in ACCES-
SORY mode)Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door
The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned
OFF while the driver’s door
was openClose the driver’s
door

77 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Setting and canceling the functions
Vehicles with a “touch screen”
Customization can also be done by “touch screen”. (Refer to the
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.)
Vehicles without a “touch screen”
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
Close all doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
to IGNITION ON mode. (P. 202)
Perform within 10 seconds.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system:
Close all doors and turn the engine switch to “ON” position.
(P. 206)
Perform within 10 seconds.
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch (
or ) for
approximately 5 seconds and
then release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2
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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
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Driving position memor y system
: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
steering wheel) can be entered into the computer’s memory and
recalled with the touch of a button.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
Entering a position to memory
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat and steering wheel to the desired
positions.
Press the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds press button
“1” or “2” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

118 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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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.

119 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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Before driving
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When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the relevant door.
After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) or the engine switch is turned to the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system).
If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

187 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Starting on a steep uphill
Multidrive or automatic transmission
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D” or
“M”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to “1”.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
The parking brake will automatically release. (P. 227)
Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving (vehicles with Multidrive or automatic
transmission)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
When the accelerator pedal is released
When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Eco Driving Indicator Light (if equipped)
During Eco-Friendly acceleration (Eco-
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle
is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
The shift position is anything other than
“D”
The vehicle is being driven in “SPORT”
mode (P. 210, 216)
If equipped, the paddle shift switch is
operated while the shift position is “D”
The vehicle speed is approximately 130
km/h (80 mph) or higher

189 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 729)
When driving up steep hills in high temperature conditions
Engine output may be intentionally restrained on vehicles with the 2AD-FHV
engine and automatic transmission to protect the engine and its compo-
nents. Following may occur, but they do not indicate a malfunction:
You may experience a drop in speed.
Air conditioning system control may be changed.
For example, the button to switch between outside air mode and recircu-
lated air mode will be fixed in recirculated air mode.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving Not necessary
High-speed
drivingConstant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately
20 seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately
2 minutes