transmission TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 User Guide

1874-1. Before driving
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Driving
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XMultidrive
With the shift lever in D or M, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 219)
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 229)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
XManual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. ( →P. 225)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R as needed.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 229)
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Parking the vehicle
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1884-1. Before driving
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XMultidrive
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D
or M.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
XManual 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. 229)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. ( →P. 297)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially 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 sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving (vehicles with Multidrive)
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.
● When the vehicle suddenly decelerates because the brake pedal is
depressed
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1924-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift
lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● Vehicles with Multidrive: 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 a driving position while the vehicle 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.
● Vehicles with Multidrive: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P may lead to unexpected rapid
acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident.
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1964-1. Before driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)NOTICE
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When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Vehicles with Multidrive:
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
● Vehicles with 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 Multidrive)
Always shift 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
accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, dr ive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● Diesel engine only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger
has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.
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2074-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Important points regarding stability
Vehicle movement resulting from uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The vehicle may also be rocked by
passing buses or large trucks. Frequently check behind when mov-
ing alongside such vehicles. As soon as such vehicle movement
occurs, immediately start to decelerate smoothly by slowly applying
the brakes. Always steer the vehicle straight ahead while braking.
■Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of your vehicle and trailer, and
ensure that the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is sufficient before exe-
cuting lane changes.
■Transmission information
XMultidrive
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in D. Select an appropriate gear in M
mode.
XManual transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine braking,
do not use the transmission in 6.
■If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30 °C (85 °F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is over-
heating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the road and
stop the vehicle in a safe place. ( →P. 590)
■When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P
for Multidrive, and 1 or R for manual transmission.
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4-2. Driving procedures
Driving
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Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without
smar t entr y & start system)
XMultidrive
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. (→P. 229)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
XManual transmission (gasoline engine)
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. ( →P. 229)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position to start the engine.
XManual transmission (diesel engine)
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. ( →P. 229)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
indicator light turns on.
After indicator light goes out, turn the engine switch to the
“START” position to start the engine.
Starting the engine
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2104-2. Driving procedures
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“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (Vehicles
with Multidrive: The key can be
removed only when the shift lever
is in P.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
■Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
(→ P. 219, 225)
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( →P. 78)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
Changing the engine switch positions
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Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.
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2134-2. Driving procedures
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XManual transmission
Push the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is
set. (→P. 229)
Parking brake indicator will come on.
Check that the shift lever is set in N.
Firmly depress the clutch pedal.
The engine switch indicator will turn green. If the indicator does not turn
green, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the clutch
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
Diesel engine only: indicator
turns on. The engine will start after
the indicator light goes out.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
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2144-2. Driving procedures
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XMultidrive
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the parking brake. (→P. 229)
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the engine
switch is off.
XManual transmission
Stop the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Set the parking brake. ( →P. 229)
Press the engine switch.
Release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the engine
switch is off.
Stopping the engine
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2154-2. Driving procedures
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Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with the brake
pedal (vehicles with Multidrive) or clutch pedal (vehicles with manual
transmission) released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)Off
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Emergency flashers can be used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
The engine switch indicator turns
amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can be used.
The engine switch indicator turns amber.
*: For vehicles with Multidrive, if the shift lever is in a position other than Pwhen turning off the engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCES-
SORY mode, not to off.
If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is illuminated in
amber and then press the engine switch once.
Check that the indicator on the engine switch is off.
Changing engine switch modes
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When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P (Vehicles with Multidrive)
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