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3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ...................174
Inside rear view mirror .......176
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................179
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows ..................182
4-1. Before driving
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 ............................ 247
4-4. 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
4Driving

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AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system types............318
Steering wheel audio
switches ...........................321
AUX port/USB port.............322
5-2. Using the audio system
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................323
5-3. Using the radio
Radio operation .................325
5-4. Playing an audio CD and
MP3/WMA discs
CD player operation ...........331
5-5. Using an external device
Listening to an iPod ...........342
Listening USB memory
device ..............................351
Using the AUX port ............359
5-6. Using Bluetooth
® devices
Bluetooth® audio/phone .....360
Using the steering
wheel switches ................366
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ..............................367
5-7. “SETUP” menu
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“Bluetooth
*” menu) .........368
Using the “SETUP” menu
(“TEL” menu) ...................3715-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player .............................. 374
5-9. Bluetooth
® Phone
Making a phone call .......... 378
Receiving a phone call ...... 380
Speaking on the phone ..... 381
5-10. Bluetooth
®
Bluetooth®......................... 383
6-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system............................. 392
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 398
Power heater ..................... 405
Seat heaters ...................... 407
6-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 409
• Personal/interior light
main switch ................... 410
• Personal/interior
lights ............................. 410
• Personal lights .............. 410
5Audio system
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
6Interior features

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)

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each component
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)3-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 120
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors.......................... 132
Trunk (sedan) .................... 139
Back door (wagon)............. 143
Smart entry & start
system ............................. 148
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 166
Rear seats ......................... 168
Driving position memory .... 170
Head restraints .................. 172
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 174
Inside rear view mirror ....... 176
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 179
3-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 182

1803-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Manual type
Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.
Power type
Press the switch to fold the mir-
rors.
Press it again to extend them to
the original position.
■The outside rear view mirrors can be operated when
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (P. 394, 401)
Folding the mirrors

1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 519
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 2 2 0 )
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Vehicles with Multidrive:
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
● Vehicles with manual transmission:
Observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the clutch, trans-
mission and gears.
• Do not shift gears unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed. After shift-
ing, do not release the clutch abruptly.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
• Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and
moving forward.
• Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill
grade.
• Do not shift into R when the vehicle is still moving.
■ When parking the vehicle (vehicles with Multidrive)
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
● Diesel engine only: Make sure to idle the engine immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing. Stop the engine only after the turbocharger
has cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the turbocharger.

2164-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
Vehicles with Multidrive
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
Vehicles with manual transmission
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour, the engine
switch will automatically turn off. However, this function cannot entirely pre-
vent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine switch in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long periods of time when the
engine is not running.
■Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
●If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning the engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turning the engine
off, please wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■Electronic key battery depletion
P. 124
■Conditions affecting operation
P. 152
■Note for the smart entry & start system
P. 153
■If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 78)
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.

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Driving
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■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota author ized repairer, or any reliable repairer,
immediately.
■ When the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 592
The green indicator light on the engine
switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch again while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 519)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Driving
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■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions
are met:
• The clutch pedal is not being depressed.
• The shift lever is in N.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is -5C (23F) or higher.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The power heater is turned off.
• The parking brake is not in operation. (P. 230)
• The hood is closed. (P. 298)
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
●In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the Stop &
Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature
is high or low.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, or is undergoing a periodic
recharge.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• The vehicle is stopped on an incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly,
resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system to become excessively high.
• At high altitude.
• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high or low.
• The battery fluid temperature is excessively high or low.
• The battery was recently replaced or the battery terminals were recently
disconnected.
When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and
restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.