fuel TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Owner's Manual

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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 ............................. 2474-4. 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

1904-1. Before driving
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■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 6 11 )
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When starting the vehicle (vehicles with Multidrive)
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

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 retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, for further details before tow-
ing, as there are additional legal requirements in some coun-
tries.

2204-2. Driving procedures
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*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*2: By selecting gear steps using M position, you can control accelerating
force and engine braking force.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch once more to
return to normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
driving
*2 (P. 2 2 2 )
Selecting a driving mode

2264-2. Driving procedures
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Manual transmission
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift lever,
and then release it slowly.
Shift the shift lever to the R posi-
tion while lifting up the ring sec-
tion.
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
: If equipped
Shifting the shift lever
Shifting the shift lever to R
Gear Shift Indicator
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2484-4. Refueling
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Opening the fuel tank cap
●Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system), and ensure that all doors and windows are closed.
●Confirm the type of fuel. (P. 626)
■Fuel types
P. 626
■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING
■Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any stat ic electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before re fueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When refueling
Observe the following precautions to pr event fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:
● Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.
● Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.
● Do not top off the fuel tank.
NOTICE
■Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling.
Failure to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys-
tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

2504-4. Refueling
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Press the fuel filler door opener
switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
open, and hang the fuel tank
cap on the back of the fuel filler
door.
■ When the fuel filler door cannot be opened by pressing the inside switch
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Pull the lever slowly rearward (not side-
ways) as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE
■ Fuel filler door emergency release lever
● Do not pull the lever strongly.
● Do not use the lever except in an emergency.

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Closing the fuel tank cap
WARNING
■ When replacing the fuel tank cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result
in death or serious injury.

4056-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Power heater
On/off
The power heater turns on about
30 seconds after you press the
switch and it takes about another
55 seconds to warm up.
■Power heater can be operated when
●The engine is running.
●The outside temperature is low.
●The engine coolant temperature is low.
■Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
●When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a slight
odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located under
the floor.
●When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
●When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off completely.
■After the heater is off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
■When refueling your vehicle
The engine must be turned off. Turning the engine off turns the power heater
off.
: If equipped
This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.