manual transmission TOYOTA AVENSIS 2014 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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78 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Vehicles with manual transmission
FunctionShift lever
positionDoor lock switch
position
Speed linked door locking
functionN
Shift position linked door
locking functionP
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionP
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function N
FunctionShift lever
positionDoor lock switch
position
Speed linked door locking
function
NeutralDriver’s door linked door
unlocking function

96 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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When entering or recalling the memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission)
or parking brake is set (manual transmission).
Recalling the memorized position
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.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall
the memorized position.
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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

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
Starting the engine (P. 200, 205)
Driving
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”
or “M”. (P. 209, 215)
Release the parking brake. (P. 227)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to “1”.
(P. 222)
Release the parking brake. (P. 227)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the shift lever in “D” or “M”, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to “P” or “N”. (P. 209, 215)
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Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to “N”. (P. 222)
Parking the vehicle
Multidrive or automatic transmission
With the shift lever in “D” or “M”, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 227)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. (P. 209, 215)
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF and stop the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 227)
Shift the shift lever to “N”. (P. 222)
When parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to “1” or “R”. If neces-
sary, block the wheels.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to OFF and stop the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the
engine switch to the “LOCK” position and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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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.
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CAUTION
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk or back door is closed.
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and
an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
On vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission, do not shift the
shift lever to “P” while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Do not shift the shift lever to “D” (vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic
transmission) or “1” (vehicles with a manual transmission) while the vehi-
cle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
Moving the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when “N” is
selected.
During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 721

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NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission:
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
Vehicles with a manual transmission:
Observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the clutch, trans-
mission and gears.
• Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shift-
ing, do not release the clutch abruptly.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
• Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and
moving forward.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
• Do not shift into “R” when the vehicle is still moving.
When parking the vehicle (vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic
transmission)
Always put the shift lever in “P”. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.