warning TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 User Guide

17Pictorial index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108, 111
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 108, 111
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Parking brake switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522, 530
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Manual air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Audio system
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Navigation system/Multimedia system
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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■Instrument panel (Right-hand drive vehicles)
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 212
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 212
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 575
Warning messages
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Shift lever (Multidrive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 577
Shift lever (manual transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 511
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
Adjusting the instrument cluster light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106, 114
Warning lights/indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 98
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
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23Pictorial index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108, 111
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 108, 111
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Parking brake switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522, 530
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Manual air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Audio system
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Navigation system/Multimedia system
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
●Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
●Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P (Multidrive) or N (manual
transmission), fully depress each pedal
to the floor to make sure it does not
interfere with the floor mat.
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.
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For safety and security
WARNING
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of
sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■ Wearing a seat belt
●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
● Always wear a seat belt properly.
● Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt
for more than one person at once, including children.
● Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always
use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
● To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than
necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting
up straight and well back in the seats.
● Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
● Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.
■ Pregnant women
■ People suffering illness
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
■ When children are in the vehicle
→ P. 6 8
Obtain medical advice and wear the seat
belt in the proper way. ( →P. 34)
Women who are pregnant should posi-
tion the lap belt as low as possible over
the hips in the same manner as other
occupants. Extend the shoulder belt
completely over the shoulder and posi-
tion the belt across the chest. Avoid belt
contact over the rounding of the abdomi-
nal area.
If the seat belt is not worn properly, not
only a pregnant woman, but also the
fetus could suffer death or serious injury
as a result of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
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WARNING
■ Seat belt pretensioners
If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that
case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
■ Adjustable shoulder anchor
Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your
shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off
your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an
accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop,
sudden swerve or accident. ( →P. 35)
■ Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodicall y. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.
If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the
seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from
operating properly resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always make sure the shoulder belt passes through the guide when using
the seat belt. Failure to properly position the belt may reduce the amount
of protection in an accident and could lead to serious injuries in a collision
or sudden stop.
● Always make sure that the seat belt is not twisted, does not get caught in
the guide or the seatback and is arranged in the proper position.
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Airbag system components
Front impact sensors
Airbag manual on-off switch
Front passenger airbag
Side impact sensors (front)
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters
Side airbags
Curtain shield airbagsDriver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Driver’s knee airbag
SRS warning light
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indi-
cator light
Airbag sensor assembly
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver’s seat position sensor1
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For safety and security
The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The
SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. As
the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the
airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occu-
pants.
WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the v ehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 50 - 75 mm (2 - 3 in.)
of inflation, placing yourself 250 mm ( 10 in.) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than
250 mm (10 in.) away now, you can change your driving position in sev-
eral ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary,
many drivers can achieve the 250 mm (10 in.) distance, even with the
driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat
somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the
road, raise yourself by using a firm , non-slippery cushion, or raise the
seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-
bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended above, while still maintaining
control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument
panel controls.
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WARNING
■ SRS airbag precautions
●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and
can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very
close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air-
bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits
upright.
● Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or
seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small
to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys-
tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in
the rear seats of the vehicle and proper ly restrained. The rear seats are
safer for infants and children than the front passenger seat. ( →P. 55)
●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
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