tow TOYOTA AVENSIS 2017 (in English) User Guide

1683-3. Adjusting the seats
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Rear seats
■Before folding downStow the seat belt buckles as
shown.
Lower each of the head
restraints while pushing the
lock release button.
■Folding down the seatbacks
Pull the lever to unlock the
seatback and then fold the
seatback down.
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks
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Operation of each component
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■Returning the seatbacks (sedan)
Tilt the seatback up until it locks, making
sure that you hold the seat belt to prevent
it from getting caught between the seat-
back and the inner side of the vehicle.
Make sure the shoulder belt passes
through the guide and that the seat belt
is in position before folding down the
seat when returning the seatback up.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
■ When folding the rear seatbacks down
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission).
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback, or in the trunk/luggage
compartment while driving.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk/luggage compartment.
■ After returning the rear seatbacks to the upright position
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
NOTICE
■ Stowing the seat belt buckles
The rear seat belt buckles and the armrest must be stowed before you fold
down the rear seatbacks. ( →P. 168, 429)
■ When the rear right seatback is folded down (sedan)
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.
● Make sure that the seatback is securely
locked in position by lightly pushing it
back and forth.
If the seatback is not securely locked,
the red marking will be visible on the
seatback lock release lever. Make sure
that the red marking is not visible.
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Operation of each component
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Installing the head restraints
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (front seats)
■ Adjusting the rear seat head restraint Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
Always raise the head restraint one level
from the stowed position when using.
WARNING
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
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4Driving
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Driving the vehicle ............. 186
Cargo and luggage ............ 198
Trailer towing ..................... 200
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
entry & start system)........ 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 212
Multidrive ........................... 219
Manual transmission.......... 226
Turn signal lever ................ 229
Parking brake .................... 230
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 233
Fog light switch .................. 241
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 243
Rear window wiper and washer ............................. 247 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 248
4-5. Toyota Safety Sense Toyota Safety Sense ......... 252
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) ............................ 259
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 272
Automatic High Beam ........ 278
RSA (Road Sign Assist)..... 284
4-6. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control..................... 289
Speed limiter ......................292
Stop & Start system ........... 295
Driving assist systems ....... 306
4-7. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 312
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1894-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city drivingNot necessary
High-speed
driving
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately
20 seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100 km/h
(62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately 2 minutes
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1984-1. Before driving
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
WARNING
■ Things that must not be carried in the trunk/luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk/luggage com-
partment.
●Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may re sult in items hitting the driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk/luggage compartment whenever pos-
sible.
● Sedan: To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low,
as close to the floor as possible.
● Wagon: Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment
higher than the seatbacks.
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk or luggage compartment.
It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Package tray (sedan)
• Luggage cover (wagon)
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
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2004-1. Before driving
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Trailer towing
◆Weight limits
Check the allowable towing capacity, GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass),
MPAC (Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity), and permissible
drawbar load before towing. (→P. 606)
◆Towing hitch/bracket
Toyota recommends the use of the Toyota hitch/bracket for your
vehicle. Other products of a suitable nature and comparable quality
may also be used.
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehi-
cle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, per-
formance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. Your safety
and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For your safety and the safety of
others, do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in
accordance with the trailer’s characteristics and operating con-
ditions.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction
caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
Ask your local authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional, for further details
before towing, as there are additional legal requirements in
some countries.
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Total trailer weight and permissible drawbar load
Total trailer weight
Weight of the trailer itself plus
the trailer load should be within
the maximum towing capacity.
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
(→ P. 606)
When towing a trailer, use a fric-
tion coupler or friction stabilizer
(sway control device).
Permissible drawbar load
Allocate the trailer load so that the drawbar load is greater than 25 kg
(55.1 lb.) or 4% of the towing ca pacity. Do not let the drawbar load
exceed the indicated weight. ( →P. 606)
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Information tag (manufacturer’s label)
Gross vehicle mass
The combined weight of the
driver, passengers, luggage,
towing hitch, total curb mass
and drawbar load should not
exceed the gross vehicle mass
by more than 100 kg (220.5 lb.).
Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
Maximum permissible rear
axle capacity
The weight borne by the rear axle should not exceed the maximum per-
missible axle capacity by 15% or more. Exceeding this weight is danger-
ous.
The values for towing capacity were derived from testing conducted at
sea level. Take note that engine output and towing capacity will be
reduced at high altitudes.
Important points regarding trailer loads
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2024-1. Before driving
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WARNING
■ When the gross vehicle mass or maximum permissible axle capacity is
exceeded
Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.
●Add an additional 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar, 3 psi) to the recommended
tire inflation pressure value. ( →P. 623)
● Do not exceed the established speed limit for towing a trailer in built-up
areas or 100 km/h (62 mph), whichever is lower.
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2034-1. Before driving
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Driving
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XSedan
460 mm (18.1 in.)
460 mm (18.1 in.)
460 mm (18.1 in.)
460 mm (18.1 in.)
460 mm (18.1 in.)
460 mm (18.1 in.)
1110 mm (43.7 in.)
35 mm (1.4 in.)
369 mm (14.5 in.)
*1
374 mm (14.7 in.)*2
392 mm (15.4 in.)*3
391 mm (15.4 in.)*4
320 mm (12.6 in.)
385 mm (15.2 in.)
575 mm (22.6 in.)
*1: 205/60R16 tires*5
*2: 215/55R17 or 225/45R18 tires*5
*3: 205/60R16 tires with vehicle height up*5
*4: 215/55R17 tires with vehicle height up*5
*5: To distinguish the vehicle type, ask any authorized Toyota dealer orrepairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Installation positions for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
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