trunk 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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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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Tires
Rotation
Replacement
Inflation pressure
P. 545
P. 640
P. 549
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Trunk P. 80
Side doors
P. 72
Fuel filler door
P. 121
Rear fog light (right-hand
drive vehicles)
P. 259
Rear window defoggerP. 373
Rear view monitor system
camera
* P. 305
Rear fog light (left-hand drive
vehicles)
P. 259
Rear turn signal lights P. 226
License plate lights
P. 252
Tail lights P. 252

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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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Before driving
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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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Unlocking and locking the doors and trunk/back door (front door
handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors and trunk/back door
cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds
after they are locked.
Touch the sensor area to lock.
Unlocking and locking the trunk/back door
Press the unlock button to
unlock.
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle. They
will not lock automatically after
they have been opened and then
closed.

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Before driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Press the lock button to lock.
Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location
Sedan
Antennas outside cabin
Antenna outside trunk
Antenna inside trunk
Antennas inside cabin

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Before driving
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.
Wagon

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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
When the door cannot be locked using the topside sensor area
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 706)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.