warning TOYOTA AVENSIS 2015 Manual PDF

2084-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Follow all the instructions described in this section. Failure to do so could
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Trailer towing precautions
When towing, make sure that none of the weight limits are exceeded.
(→ P. 201)
■ To avoid accident or injury
●Do not tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is installed on your vehi-
cle.
● Do not tow a trailer when the tire installed is repaired with the emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
● Do not use cruise control (if equipped) when trailer towing.
■ Vehicle speed in towing
Observe the legal maximum speeds for trailer towing.
■ Before descending hills or long declines
Reduce speed and downshift. However, never downshift suddenly while
descending steep or long downhill grades.
■ Operation of the brake pedal
Do not hold the brake pedal depressed often or for long periods of time.
Doing so may result in the brake overheating or reduce braking effects.
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2114-2. Driving procedures
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Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. ( →P. 509)
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional immediately.
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2174-2. Driving procedures
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Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the engine switch in dicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, immediately.
■ When the electronic key battery is depleted
→ P. 582
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( →P. 509)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. 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.
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2234-2. Driving procedures
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■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
● The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
● After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
● When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
■ Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
●When the paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D posi-
tion, a gear step will be automatically selected according to the vehicle
speed and driving conditions.
● Automatic deactivation of gear step selection with the shift lever in the D
position
Gear step selection in the D position wi ll be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of time in one gear step
• When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■ Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
■ When driving with cruise cont rol activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
● While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. ( →P. 280)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(→ P. 221)
■ Automatic deactivation of sport mode
If the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system) after
driving in sport mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
→ P. 577
■ If the M indicator is not displayed af ter shifting the shift lever to the M
position
This may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system. Have your vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped prof essional immediately.
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2244-2. Driving procedures
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GAI-SHIFT
The G AI-SHIFT is automatically changed to a suitable gear step while run-
ning in sport mode according to the driving operations and running condi-
tions.
The G AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the driving mode is set to sport
mode with the shift lever in the D position. (The function will be canceled, if
the driving mode is set to normal mode or shift lever is put in the M position.)
WARNING
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
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2274-2. Driving procedures
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■ Gear Shift Indicator display
For safety, the driver should not look only at the display. Refer to the display
when it is safe to do so while considering actual traffic and road conditions.
Failure to do so may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the transmission
●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.
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2314-2. Driving procedures
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When the system is overheating
The system may become temporarily unavailable in order to prevent over-
heating caused by repeated unnecessary switch operation.
In this event, leaving the system to cool down for a short time will allow nor-
mal operation to resume.
■ When there is a malf unction in the system
Warning light will turn on or flash. ( →P. 520)
■ Usage in winter time
→ P. 303
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle
●Make sure that the parking brake indicator light is illuminated. If the park-
ing brake is not applied, the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an
accident.
● Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P
(Multidrive) or 1 or R (manual transmi ssion) and make sure that the vehicle
does not move.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages.
(→ P. 527)
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Use the parking brake release tool to manually release the parking brake.
(→ P. 578)
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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2454-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Windshield wiper features
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn on
when you operate the wipers.
WARNING
■ Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
■ Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clean it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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2484-4. Refueling
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■ Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to pr event fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■ Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failure to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys-
tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.
■ Fuel filler door emergency release lever
●Do not pull the lever strongly.
● Do not use the lever except in an emergency.
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2504-4. Refueling
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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result
in death or serious injury.
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