ECU TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Manual PDF

5047-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Replace the light bulb, set
the connector and install the
bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight low beam on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
For the right side only: Install
the washer fluid filler opener
and securing clip by conduct-
ing in reverse.
For the left side only: Install
the upper part of the air
cleaner duct and the secur-
ing clip by conducting in
reverse.
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Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Set the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog light on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner with bolts by conducting in reverse.
■Cornering/fog light (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner
bolts. Partly remove the
fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
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Maintenance and care
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Set the connector.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the cornering/fog light on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner with bolts by conducting in reverse.
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Front turn signal light
For the left side only:
Remove the securing clip
and the upper part of the air
cleaner duct (if it is remov-
able).
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing the bulb, reverse the steps and in reverse.
For the left side only: Install
the upper part of the air
cleaner duct and the secur-
ing clip by conducting in
reverse.
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Maintenance and care
Align the 6 tabs and install
the cover.
After hearing a click sound, con-
firm that the cover is secure.
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
●Headlights (LED type)
●Front position/daytime running lights
●Rear fog light
●Stop lights
●Tail lights
●High mounted stoplight
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, for more information in the follow-
ing situations:
●Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the headlight.
■LED lights
The headlights (LED type), front position/daytime running, rear fog light, stop,
tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer to have the light replaced.
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

5208-1. Essential information
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Vehicles with smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds
or more, or press briefly
3 times or more
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WARNING
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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5238-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle is transported by a flatbed truck, it should be tied down
at the locations shown in the illustration.
Use wheel chocks for front tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Secure the vehicle by strapping the tires to the deck of the tow truck
as shown.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45 .
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Using a flatbed truck
FrontRear

5248-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets or hooks. This should only be attempted on hard sur-
faced roads for at most 80 km (50 miles) at under 30 km/h(18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with Multidrive, only the front towing eyelets may be
used.
Take out the towing eyelet. ( P. 571, 556)
Push the eyelet cover and then
open it.
The eyelet cover has a rotary
mechanism which allows the cover
to be opened by pushing on the
outer side.
Emergency towing
Towing eyelet (front)Towing hook (rear)
Emergency towing procedure
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5258-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Insert a wheel nut wrench or
hard metal bar into the towing
eyelet parallel to the front
bumper surface.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
cover the ends of the wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar with rags,
tapes, etc.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.
Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehicle body.
Enter the vehicle being towed and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 2 4
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