TOYOTA AVENSIS 2017 Owners Manual (in English)

5818-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown
in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
103 N•m (10.5 kgf•m, 76 ft•lbf)
Vehicles with full wheel orna-
ment, reinstall the wheel orna-
ment.
Align the cutout of the wheel orna-
ment with the valve stem as
shown.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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5828-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■The full-size spare tire
●On vehicles with a tire pressure warn ing system, the full-size spare tire has
a “Temporary use only” label on the outer surface of the wheel.
Use the full-size spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
● Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the full-size spare tire.
(→ P. 623)
■ The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
● Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→ P. 623)
■ When using the spare tire (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pres-
sure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■ If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles
with compact spare tire)
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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5838-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■Certification for the jack
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5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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WARNING
■ When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use
with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
● Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
● Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
■ Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to
observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious
injury.
■ When the compact spare tire is installed
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems
may not operate correctly:
●ABS & brake assist
● VSC
● TRC
● Navigation system (if equipped)
● Cruise control (if equipped)
● PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) (if equipped)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (if equipped)
● AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)
● EPS (Electric Power Steering)
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5858-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire com-
pared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over
uneven road surfaces.
■ Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving per-
formance.
■ When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional as the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■ To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve
and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional or other qualified service shop as soon as possible.
Make sure to replace the tire pres sure warning valve and transmitter when
replacing the tire. ( →P. 470)
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5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not star t
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(→ P. 209, 212)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(→ P. 7 8 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 595)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( →P. 587)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( →P. 209, 212), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/interior lights
and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
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5878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 595)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehicles
with smart entry & start system)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Push and hold the engine switch about 15 seconds while depress-
ing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
The starter motor does not turn over, the personal/interior lights
and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
Emergency start function (Multidrive vehicles with smart entry &
start system)
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5888-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the parking brake cannot be released
●Vehicles with Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P.
● Vehicles with manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
● Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system).
● Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
● Chock the tires.
● Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation
does not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be
released manually using the procedure below. This procedure
should be performed only if necessary, such as in an emer-
gency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is nor-
mal, the parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
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5898-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Lift the luggage mat. (→P. 419)
Take out the parking brake release tool from the trunk.
( → P. 571, 556)
Turn over the left side floor mat
in the trunk.
Remove or break the seal cov-
ering the releasing hole.
Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, mak-
ing sure that it does not move
when your hand is released,
and turn it clockwise until the
click sound is heard. (approx.
600 revolutions, approx. 20
minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake, make sure to remove the release tool
and place it in the tool tray.
Releasing the parking brake manually (sedan)
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5908-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Take out the parking brake release tool from the luggage compart-
ment. (→P. 572, 556)
Lift the left side deck board. ( →P. 421)
Turn over the luggage box cap.
Remove or break the seal cov-
ering the releasing hole.
Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, mak-
ing sure that it does not move
when your hand is released,
and turn it clockwise until the
click sound is heard. (approx.
600 revolutions, approx. 20
minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake, make sure to remove the release tool
and place it in the tool tray.
Releasing the parking brake manually (wagon)
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