light TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Owner's Manual

461-1. For safe use
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■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
● Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., may be sustained from SRS airbags,
due to the extremely high speed deployment (inflation) by hot gases.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as
well as the front seats, front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot for several
minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 20 -
30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 1500 kg [3300 lb.] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph]).
● SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe frontal
collision.

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.

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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

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For safety and security
■Intrusion sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alar m in the following situations:
● Unstable items, such as dangling accessories or clothes hanging on the
coat hooks, are in the vehicle.
● A window is open.
● The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car washer.
● The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, or other
kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.
● Persons or pets are in the vehicle.
● The vehicle is parked in a place where
extreme vibrations or noises occur, such
as in a parking garage.
● Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,
causing the vehicle to receive repeated
impacts or vibrations.
● The wind or something similar causes a
frost cover to move.

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2Instrument cluster
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Warning lights and
indicators ........................... 98
Gauges and meters ........... 104
Multi-information display
(with monochrome
display) ............................ 108
Multi-information display
(with color display) ........... 111
Fuel consumption
information ....................... 117

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.

992. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(red)
Brake system warning
light (P. 530)
*1, 2
(Diesel
engine)
Stop & Start cancel
indicator (P. 532)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 530)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 531)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 530)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 532)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 531)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 532)
*1
(yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 531)Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(on the center panel)
(P. 532)
*1, 2
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 531)Parking brake indicator
(P. 532)
*1, 2
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 532)*1Master warning light
(P. 533)
*1
Slip indicator (P. 532)
*1
(If equipped)
Tire pressure warning
light (P. 533)

1002. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not turn
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.