tow TOYOTA AVENSIS 2017 (in English) Owner's Guide

2904-6. Using the driving support systems
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To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set speed
is obtained.Increase the speed
Decrease the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired direc-
tion.
Large adjustment: Hold the lever in
the desired direction.
The set speed will be increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the
lever is operated.
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-
tinually until the lever is released.
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also canceled
when the brakes are applied or the
clutch pedal (manual transmission
only) is depressed.
Pushing the lever up resumes
the constant speed control.
Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than approximately
40 km/h (25 mph).
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of M has been selected. (vehi-
cles with Multidrive)
● Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehicles
with paddle shift switch)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Adjusting the set speed
1
2
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
1
2
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Driving
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Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
● VSC+ is activated.
● Speed limiter is activated (if equipped).
■ If the warning message for the crui se control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
WARNING
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing
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Increase speed
Decrease speed
Hold the lever until the desired
speed setting is obtained.
Fine adjustment of the set speed
can be made by lightly pushing the
lever up or down and releasing it.
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to can-
cel the speed limiter.
Resume
To resume use of the speed limiter,
push the lever up.
■Speed limiter can be set when
The vehicle speed is more than approximately 30 km/h (18 mph).
■ Exceeding the set speed
In the following situations, the vehicle speed exceeds the set speed, and
Multi-information display will be highlighted:
■ Automatic speed limiter cancellation
The set speed is automatically canceled when the cruise control is activated.
■ If the speed limiter indicator turns off
It may indicate a malfunction in the system. Contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Adjusting the speed setting
1
2
Canceling and resuming the speed limiter
1
2
●When fully depressing the accelerator
pedal
● When driving down a hill (a buzzer also
sounds)
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WARNING
■ To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake
Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for speed limiter
Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a
serious or fatal accident.
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
● When towing a trailer or emergency towing
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4166-3. Using the storage features
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■The front cup holder (type B) can be moved
■ When storing a bottle in the bottle holder
●Close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
The position can be altered by sliding
back and forth.
WARNING
● Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup hold-
ers. Even when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup hold-
ers.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
● Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, other items may be thrown
out of the holders and cause injury.
NOTICE
● To prevent damage, stow the rear cup holders before stowing the armrest.
● Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the
bottle holders. The contents may spill and glasses may break.
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4236-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■Removing the luggage cover
The luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure
below.Pull the release lever
Lift up
■Stowing the luggage cover (vehicles without deck rail)
1
2
Remove the side deck boards and open
the rear deck board.
Move the release lever towards the left
side of the auxiliary box, and set into the
auxiliary box.
Pull the front edge of the luggage cover
out a small amount, and fold it forward
to store.1
2
3
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4246-3. Using the storage features
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Open the cover.
Pull out the net and engage the
left and right hooks to the
anchors.
WARNING
■ When installing/stowing the luggage cover
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
■ Caution for the luggage cover
●Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
Separation net (if equipped)
1
2
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Interior features
The separation net can be removed by following the procedure below.Push the release button
Lift up
■Stowing the separation net (vehicles without deck rail)
Removing the separation net
1
2
Remove the side deck boards and open
the rear deck board.
Move the separation net hook towards
the forwards underside and set the sep-
aration net into the auxiliary box.1
2
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4467-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(→ P. 463)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant
level ( →P. 461)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high qual-
ity ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate c oolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/ 2WW” or equivalent. “Toyota Genuine Premium Long
Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” concentrated product
always needs to be mixed as 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for
usage of any other approved engine coolant of
matching quality.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 456)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel
Economy for 1WW/2WW engines”.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for
usage of any other approved engine oil of matching
quality.
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( →P. 496)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Flat dipstick: Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Non-flat dipstick: Reinsert
the non-flat dipstick fully with
its protruding areas ( in the
illustration) pointing towards
the engine.
Engine oil
1
2
XGasoline engineXDiesel engine
3
4
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