cruise control TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 User Guide

2914-6. Using the driving support systems
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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 cruise 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 retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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

2924-6. Using the driving support systems
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Speed limiter
Press the switch to activate the
speed limiter.
Press the switch once more to
deactivate the speed limiter.
Accelerate or decelerate to the
desired speed and push the lever
down to set the desired maximum
speed.
: If equipped
A desired maximum speed can be set using the cruise control
switch.
The speed limiter prevents vehicle speed from exceeding the set
speed.
Setting the vehicle speed

2934-6. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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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
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Adjusting the speed setting
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2
Canceling and resuming the speed limiter
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2
●When fully depressing the accelerator
pedal
●When driving down a hill (a buzzer also
sounds)

5398-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash
Safety system)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate
the system, and then press the button again to
reactivate the system.
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
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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)

646Alphabetical index
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Care
Aluminum wheels .................. 437
Exterior.................................. 436
Interior ................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Cargo capacity ......................... 198
Cargo hooks ..................... 418, 420
CD player
*................................ 331
Chains ....................................... 313
Child restraint system ............... 55
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid
anchor................................... 69
Fixing the top strap ................. 76
Types of child restraint system
installation method................ 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 76
Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 145
Battery precautions ....... 465, 598
Child-protectors..................... 136
Child restraint system ............. 55
Child restraint system
precautions ........................... 62
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 432
Power window lock switch .... 182
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 495
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 407Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 436, 440
Aluminum wheels.................. 437
Exterior ................................. 436
Interior................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Clock ......................................... 105
Clutch ....................................... 622
Warning message ................. 540
Coat hooks ............................... 433
Coin box ................................... 417
Condenser ................................ 463
Console box ............................. 414
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 461
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Cooling system ........................ 461
Engine overheating ............... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 289
Warning message ................. 539
Cup holders.............................. 415
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 629
Daytime running light
system .................................... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 394, 401
Rear window ................. 394, 401
Windshield .................... 394, 401
Dimension ................................ 606
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Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 238
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 278
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 272
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 245
Service reminder
indicators ................................ 98
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .............. 224
Manual transmission ............. 226
Multidrive............................... 219
Shift lock system ..................... 224
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 132
Side mirrors.............................. 179
Adjusting and folding............. 179
Heaters ......................... 394, 401
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 513
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 625
Smart entry & start system ..... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry function ........ 132, 139, 143
Starting the engine ................ 212
Snow tires................................. 312
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 623
Storage location ............ 571, 572
Spark plug ................................ 619
Specifications .......................... 606
Speed limiter ............................ 292
Speedometer ............................ 105Sport mode............................... 220
SRS airbags ............................... 39
Steering lock .................... 210, 217
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 174
Audio switches ...................... 321
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Meter control switches .......... 112
Telephone switches .............. 366
Stop/tail lights .......................... 515
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ....... 307
Replacing light bulbs............. 515
Wattage ................................ 625
Storage feature ........................ 412
Storage precautions ................ 412
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 603
Sun visors ................................ 427
Switch
Audio remote control
switches.............................. 321
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 278
Cruise control switch............. 289
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Door lock switch.................... 135
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 170
Emergency flasher switch ..... 518
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 241
Intrusion sensor cancel
switch ................................... 92
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212

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Warning lights
ABS ....................................... 531
AFS ....................................... 532
Brake system ................ 530, 531
Electronic engine control
system ................................ 530
Electric power steering.......... 531
Low fuel level ........................ 532
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 530
Master warning light .............. 533
Parking brake ........................ 532
PCS....................................... 531
Power steering system.......... 531
Seat belt reminder light ......... 532
Slip indicator ......................... 532
SRS....................................... 530
Stop & Start system .............. 532
Tire pressure ......................... 533
Warning messages .................. 537
Back door .............................. 541
Charging system ................... 538
Clutch switch ......................... 540
Cruise control system ........... 539
Engine oil maintenance......... 543
Engine oil pressure ............... 537
Headlight ............................... 545
Open door ............................. 541
Parking brake ................ 540, 542
Power steering system.......... 541
Pre-crash brake .................... 545
Pre-Crash Safety
system ........................ 539, 544
Smart entry & start system.... 548
Speed limiter system............. 539
Steering lock system ............. 538
Trunk ..................................... 541Washer
Checking ............................... 466
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Switch ........................... 243, 247
Washing and waxing ............... 436
Weight....................................... 606
Wheels ...................................... 488
Replacing wheels.................. 570
Size ....................................... 623
Window glasses ...................... 182
Window lock switch ................ 182
Windows
Power windows ..................... 182
Rear window
defogger ..................... 394, 401
Washer ......................... 243, 247
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 394, 401
Windshield wipers
Intermittent windshield
wipers ................................. 243
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 244
Winter driving tips ................... 312
Wireless communication
*...... 383
Wireless remote control
key .......................................... 121
Battery-saving function ......... 152
Locking/Unlocking................. 121
Replacing the battery ............ 493
WMA disc
*............................... 331
*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.