warning TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Owners Manual

3946-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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When an odor comes from the air conditioning system while the engine
is stopped due to the Stop & Start system (vehicles with Stop & Start
system)
Press the Stop & Start cancel switch to restart the engine.
■ Air conditioning filter
→ P. 480
WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
●Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, blocking your vision.
■ To prevent burns
●Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mir-
ror defoggers are on.
● Do not touch the glass at the lower part of the windshield or to the side of
the front pillars when the windshield wiper de-icer is on. (vehicles with
windshield wiper de-icer)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning syst em on longer than necessary when the
engine is stopped.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.
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3966-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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WARNING
■ To prevent burns or damage on your vehicle
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to your vehicle
●Do not turn the heater on and off repeatedly in 5 minute intervals as this
can shorten the life of the heater components. If the engine must be turned
on and off repeatedly within short intervals (such as when the vehicle is
being used for delivery purposes), turn the heater off.
● Do not modify or open the heater without consulting any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
This may cause a heater malfunction or a fire.
● Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid directly on the heater or on the
heater fuel pump. This may cause the heater to malfunction.
● Keep the intake and exhaust pipes of the heater free from water, snow,
ice, mud, etc. If the pipes become clogged, this can cause the heater to
malfunction.
● If you notice anything unusual, such as a fluid leak, smoke or poor opera-
tion, turn off the heater and have your vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
●Do not touch the heater or its exhaust
pipe as they are hot.
● Keep flammable items such as fuel
away from the heater and its exhaust
pipe. This may cause a fire.
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3976-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Seat heaters∗
Left-hand drive vehicles: For
driver’s seat
Right-hand drive vehicles: For
front passenger’s seat
Left-hand drive vehicles: For
front passenger’s seat
Right-hand drive vehicles: For
driver’s seat
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you turn the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
■The seat heaters can be used when
The engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start
system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
∗: If equipped
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WARNING
● Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or overheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
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4026-3. Using the storage features
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List of storage features
*: If equipped
Coin box
Overhead console
*
Glove box
Bottle holdersCup holders
*
Console box
Cup holders
WARNING
● Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● Keep the storage compartments lids cl osed when driving or not in use.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being stuck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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4066-3. Using the storage features
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■The front cup holder (type B) can be moved
■ When storing a bottle in the bottle holder
●Close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
The position can be altered by sliding
back and forth.
WARNING
● Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup hold-
ers.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
● Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, other items may be thrown
out of the holders and cause injury.
NOTICE
● To prevent damage, stow the rear cup holders before stowing the armrest.
● Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the
bottle holders. The contents may spill and glasses may break.
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4086-3. Using the storage features
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Trunk features (sedan)
Cargo hooks are provided for
securing loose items.
Cargo hooks (if equipped)
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when not in
use.
First-aid kit storage belt
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4106-3. Using the storage features
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Luggage compartment features (wagon)
Raise the hooks to use.
Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items.
■The cargo hooks can be moved (vehicles with deck rail)
Cargo hooks (if equipped)
XVehicles without deck railXVehicles with deck rail
Pushing and holding the center switch
allows the cargo hooks to be moved for-
wards and backwards.
WARNING
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when not in
use.
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4126-3. Using the storage features
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The deck side board can be used
to separate the luggage compart-
ment.
Pull the deck side board upward
to remove it.
■Using the luggage cover
Pull out the luggage cover and
hook it on the anchors.
WARNING
■ When opening/removing the deck boards
Do not place anything on the deck boards when opening/closing them. Oth-
erwise, your fingers may be caught or an accident may result causing inju-
ries.
■ While driving
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and
cause injury.
Deck side board (if equipped)
Luggage cover (if equipped)
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4146-3. Using the storage features
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Open the cover.
Pull out the net and engage the
left and right hooks to the
anchors.
WARNING
■ When installing/stowing the luggage cover
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
■ Caution for the luggage cover
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
Separation net (if equipped)
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4166-3. Using the storage features
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WARNING
■ When using the separation net
■ Storage precaution
As the separation net is not designed to protect passengers and driver from
all type of luggage stored in the luggage compartment if thrown, make sure
that the luggage is securely fixed even if the separation net is used.
Make sure that the hooks are engaged in
the correct position on the anchors. Fail-
ure to do so may result in serious injury in
the event of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
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