engine TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start system ... 39
Wireless remote control ........ 62
Side doors............................. 72
Trunk (sedan) ....................... 80
Back door (wagon)................ 84
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 90
Rear seats ............................ 92
Driving position memory
system ................................ 95
Head restraints ..................... 98
Seat belts ............................ 100
Steering wheel .................... 108
Inside rear view mirror ........ 111
Outside rear view mirrors.... 1141-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 127
Double locking system ....... 136
Alarm .................................. 138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 146
SRS airbags ....................... 148
Child restraint systems ....... 160
Installing child restraints ..... 169
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 180
1Before driving
For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s
Manual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 184
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)......... 200
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)......... 205
Multidrive ............................ 209
Automatic transmission....... 215
Manual transmission ........... 222
Turn signal lever ................. 226
Parking brake...................... 227
Horn .................................... 231
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 232
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 235
Multi-information display ..... 2392-3. Operating the
lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 252
Fog light switch .................. 259
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 261
Rear window wiper and
washer (wagon) ............... 266
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 273
Speed limiter ...................... 292
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 295
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 300
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 310
Driving assist systems........ 319
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 325
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 334
Winter driving tips............... 336
Trailer towing...................... 340
2When driving

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 473
• Glove box ......................... 474
• Console box...................... 475
• Overhead console ............ 476
• Cup holders ...................... 477
• Bottle holders.................... 478
• Coin box ........................... 480
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 481
Vanity mirror ....................... 482
Ashtray................................ 483
Cigarette lighter .................. 484
Power outlet ........................ 485
Seat heaters ....................... 486
Armrest ............................... 488
Trunk/luggage
compartment storage
extension .......................... 489
Panoramic roof shade
(wagon)............................. 490
Rear sunshade (sedan) ...... 493
Rear side sunshades
(sedan) ............................. 494
Assist grips ......................... 495
Floor mats ........................... 496
Trunk features (sedan) ....... 498
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)............... 5004-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 508
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 513
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 516
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 519
Hood................................... 523
Positioning a floor jack ....... 525
Engine compartment .......... 527
Tires ................................... 545
Tire inflation pressure......... 549
Wheels ............................... 551
Air conditioning filter ........... 553
Key battery ......................... 556
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 560
Light bulbs .......................... 576
4Maintenance and care

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 596
If your vehicle
needs to be towed ............ 597
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 607
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............. 6085-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 609
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 616
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................... 640
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon) .................. 654
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit) ..... 668
If the engine will not start ... 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................ 696
If the parking brake
cannot be released .......... 697
If you lose your keys .......... 703
If you cannot operate the trunk
opener (sedan)................. 704
If you cannot operate the back
door opener (wagon)........ 705
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 706
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 709
If your vehicle overheats .... 714
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................. 718
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 719
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 721
5When trouble arises

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Paddle shift switches  P. 211, 217
Telephone switches *
“DISP” switch
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P. 443
P. 240
Talk switch * P. 443
“DISP” switch 
P. 240
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
P. 200
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart entry & start system)
P. 205
Audio remote control
switches
P. 431
Cruise control switch  P. 267, 273
Distance switch 
P. 273
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
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Outside rear view mirror switches P. 114
“LKA” switch 
Headlight leveling dial

P. 310
P. 254
Speed limiter switch  P. 292
Coin box P. 480
“AFS OFF” switch  P. 253
VSC OFF switch P. 320
Fuel filler door opener P. 121
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
without smart entry & start system)
P. 205
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
P. 200
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 39
Wireless remote control ...... 62
Side doors .......................... 72
Trunk (sedan) ..................... 80
Back door (wagon) ............. 84
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 90
Rear seats .......................... 92
Driving position memory
system .............................. 95
Head restraints ................... 98
Seat belts.......................... 100
Steering wheel .................. 108
Inside rear view mirror ...... 111
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 1141-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ................. 117
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 121
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 127
Double locking system ...... 136
Alarm ................................ 138
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 146
SRS airbags...................... 148
Child restraint systems ..... 160
Installing child restraints ... 169
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 180

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart entr y & start system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the doors and trunk/back door (P. 40)
Unlocks and locks the trunk/back door (P. 4 0 )
Starts and stops the engine (P. 200)

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AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Sedan
When locking or unlocking
the side doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
either of the outside front
door handles.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When locking or unlocking
the trunk/back door
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
the trunk/back door opener
switch.
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Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection
area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 556)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (P. 48)
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)