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AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional, before you scrap your vehicle.
Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or
extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
Your vehicle contains batteries and/or accumulators. Do not discard them
into the environment but cooperate with separate collection (Directive
2006/66/EC).
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4-6. Using the driving support systems
Driving
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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces.
◆VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the front wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery
roads.
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline or slippery slope.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.
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TowingEmergency towing ................ 511
Towing eyelet ........................ 514
Trailer towing ........................ 200
Toyota Safety Sense................ 251
Traction control ....................... 297
Transmission
Driving mode select switch ... 220
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 577
Manual transmission ............. 225
Multidrive............................... 219
Paddle shift switches .... 221, 222
Selecting a driving mode....... 220
TRC (Traction Control) Function ................................ 297
TRC OFF switch ................... 298
Trip information ....................... 117
Trip meter ................................. 106
Trunk
Open trunk warning message ............................. 531
Smart entry & start system.... 132
Trunk features ....................... 139
Trunk handle ......................... 140
Trunk light ............................. 140
Trunk opener switch.............. 139
Trunk storage extension ............................ 420
Wireless remote control ........ 121
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 140
Wattage................................. 615
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ........... 497, 500, 501, 502
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Wattage................................. 615 USB memory
*.......................... 341
USB port
*................................. 312
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 417
Wattage ................................ 615
Vanity mirrors .......................... 417 Vanity lights .......................... 417
Wattage ................................ 615
Vehicle identification number ................................... 598
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 297
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .................................. 297
Warning buzzers Downshifting ......................... 223
Electric power steering ......... 521
Key reminder ........................ 211
Open back door .................... 531
Open door ............................. 531
Open trunk ............................ 531
Parking brake........................ 522
Rear passenger’s seat belt reminder ............................. 522
Seat belt reminder ................ 522
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