engine TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 User Guide

511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the trunk lid (sedan) or back door (wagon) closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid (sedan)
or back door (wagon) is closed, open the windows and have the vehicle
inspected at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

521-2. Child safety
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Airbag manual on-off system
“PASSENGER AIRBAG” indica-
tor
Vehicles without smart entry
& start system
This indicator light turns on when
the airbag system is ON (only
when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position).
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
This indicator light turns on when the airbag system is ON (only when the
engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode).
Airbag manual on-off switch
Insert the key into the cylinder and
rotate to the “OFF” position.
The “OFF” indicator turns on.
This system deactivates the front passenger airbag.
Only deactivate the airbag when using a child restraint system
on the front passenger seat.
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Deactivating the front passenger airbag

781-3. Theft deterrent system
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Engine immobilizer system
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

801-3. Theft deterrent system
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■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles without smart
entry & start system)

831-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles with smart
entry & start system)

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
Double locking system
Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the window glass
of both front doors.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system), have all passengers exit the vehicle and ensure that all the
doors are closed.
Using the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system):
Touch the lock sensor on the outside door handle twice within 5
seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press twice within 5 seconds.
Using the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system):
Hold the outside door handle on the driver side.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press .
: If equipped
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the
door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of
the vehicle.
Setting the double locking system
Canceling the double locking system
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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
being set:
● A locked door or trunk/back door is unlocked or opened in any way
other than using the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start
system) or wireless remote control. (The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
● The hood is opened.
● If equipped, the intrusion sensor detects something moving inside
the vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)
Close the doors, trunk/back door
and hood, and lock all the doors.
The system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
● Unlock the doors or trunk/back door using the entry function (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote control.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

921-3. Theft deterrent system
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The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.
When an intruder or movement is detected, the alarm will be trig-
gered.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
■Setting the intrusion sensor
The intrusion sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is set.
( P. 8 9 )
■Canceling the intrusion sensor
If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehicle,
make sure to disable the intrusion sensor before setting the alarm,
as it will respond to movement inside the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch to the lock position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry &
start system).
Press the intrusion sensor
cancel switch.
Pressing the switch again will
re-enable the intrusion sensor.
■ Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
● The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is
canceled, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position or unlocking the
doors using the wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is can-
celed, pressing the engine switch or unlocking the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor.
● The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm sys-
tem is deactivated.
Intrusion sensor (if equipped)
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982. Instrument cluster
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Warning lights and indicators
Vehicles with monochrome display
Vehicles with color display
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and some indicators
may differ depending on the engine, transmission, etc.
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all indicators and warning lights illuminated.