maintenance TOYOTA AVENSIS 2018 Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
cluster
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each component
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
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6-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ......412
• Glove box ......................413
• Console box ..................414
• Overhead console .........414
• Cup holders/bottle
holders ...........................415
• Coin box ........................417
Trunk features (sedan) ......418
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)..............420
6-4. Using the other interior
features
Other interior features ........427
• Sun visors ......................427
• Vanity mirror ..................427
• Power outlet ..................428
• Armrest ..........................429
• Trunk/luggage
compartment
storage extension ..........430
• Panoramic roof shade
(wagon) .........................431
• Coat hooks ....................433
• Assist grips ....................433
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle exterior ................ 436
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 440
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 443
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 446
Hood.................................. 450
Positioning a floor jack ...... 452
Engine compartment ......... 453
Tires .................................. 468
Tire inflation pressure........ 486
Wheels .............................. 488
Air conditioning filter .......... 491
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 493
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 496
Light bulbs ......................... 501
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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)...........606
Fuel information .................626
9-2. Customization
Customizable features .......629
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................638
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .....................640
Alphabetical index ......................644
9Vehicle specifications
Index
For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
the “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual” for infor-
mation regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system
• Audio/video system
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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

901-3. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● The door is unlocked using the key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

1062. Instrument cluster
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Odometer and trip meter display
Displays the following items.
●Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
●Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
●Maintenance required information (1WW and 2WW engines)
Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be changed.
If “-” is displayed before distance, it means oil maintenance is overdue.
Have the engine oil changed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
• Displays the maintenance required information when the engine
switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry &
start system).
• Maintenance required information reset method (P. 459)
●Stop & Start system operation time (1WW and 2WW engines
with monochrome display)
Displays the amount of time the engine was stopped due to operation of
the Stop & Start system during the current trip.
●Stop & Start system total operation time (1WW and 2WW
engines with monochrome display)
Displays the total amount of time that the engine has been stopped due
to operation of the Stop & Start system since the system was last reset.
●Stop & Start system operation time (1WW and 2WW engines
with color display)
Displays the elapsed time after the engine is stopped until it is re-started
by the Stop & Start system.
●Instrument panel light control display (vehicles with monochrome
display)
Displays the meter light control display.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
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2054-1. Before driving
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Driving
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■Tire information
● Increase the tire inflation pressure to 20.0 kPa (0.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 3 psi)
greater than the recommended value when towing. ( P. 623)
● Increase the air pressure of the trailer tires in accordance with the total
trailer weight and according to the values recommended by the manufac-
turer of your trailer.
■ Tr a i l e r l i g h ts
Please consult at any authorized dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional when installing trailer lights, as incorrect installa-
tion may cause damage to the vehicle’s lights. Please take care to comply
with your state’s laws when installing trailer lights.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that vehicles fitted with new power train components
should not be used for towing trailers for the first 800 km (500 miles).
■ Maintenance
● Maintenance must be performed more frequently when using the vehicle for
towing due to the greater weight burden placed on the vehicle compared to
normal driving.
● Retighten all bolts securing the hitching ball and bracket after towing for
approximately 1000 km (600 miles).
■ Safety checks before towing
● Check that the maximum load limit for the towing hitch/bracket and hitch ball
is not exceeded. Bear in mind that the coupling weight of the trailer will add
to the load exerted on the vehicle. Also make sure that the total load exerted
on the vehicle is within the range of the weight limits. ( P. 201)
● Ensure that the trailer load is secure.
● Supplementary outside rear view mirrors should be added to the vehicle if
the traffic behind cannot be clearly seen with standard mirrors. Adjust the
extending arms of these mirrors on both sides of the vehicle so that they
always provide maximum visibility of the road behind.
NOTICE
■ When the rear bumper strengthening material is aluminum
Ensure the steel bracket part does not come directly in contact with that
area.
When steel and aluminum come into contact, there is a reaction similar to
corrosion, which will weaken the section concerned and may result in dam-
age. Apply a rust inhibitor to parts that will come in contact when attaching a
steel bracket.

2774-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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Driving
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WARNING
■Situations unsuitable for LDA system
Do not use the LDA system in any of the following situations.
Otherwise, the system may not function correctly and could result in an
accident.
● When driving with tire chains, a spare tire, or similar equipment
● When there are objects or structures along the roadside that might be mis-
interpreted as lane markers (such as guardrails, a curb, reflector posts,
etc.)
● When driving on snowy roads
● When pavement lane markers are difficult to see due to rain, snow, fog,
sand, dirt, etc.
● When there are visible lines on the pavement from road repairs, or if the
remains of old lane markers are still visible on the road
● When driving on a road with lane closures due to maintenance, or when
driving in a temporary lane
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to or incorrect operation of the LDA system
● Do not modify the headlights or attach stickers to the surface of the lights.
● Do not modify the suspension. If your suspension needs repairs, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
● Do not install or place anything on the hood or the grille. Also, do not install
a grille guard (bull bars, kangaroo bar, etc.).

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AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle exterior ................ 436
Cleaning and
protecting the
vehicle interior ................. 440
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements.................... 443
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 446
Hood .................................. 450
Positioning a floor jack ....... 452
Engine compartment.......... 453
Tires ................................... 468
Tire inflation pressure ........ 486
Wheels ............................... 488
Air conditioning filter .......... 491
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery....... 493
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 496
Light bulbs ......................... 501

4367-1. Maintenance and care
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Vehicles with the rain-sensing windshield wipers: Turn the wipers off before
washing the vehicle.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: