2011 TOYOTA AVENSIS check engine light

248 2-2. Instrument cluster
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out 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 authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes quickly to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

272 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Rain drop sensor (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, the wiper will operate
once to show that “AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
If the wiper switch is turned to the “AUTO” position while the engine
switch is in the “ON” position, the wiper will operate once to show that
“AUTO” mode is activated.
If the wiper sensitivity is adjusted to higher, the wiper may operate once to
indicate the change of sensitivity.
If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Windshield wiper features
The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers automatically turn
on when you operate the wipers.
The raindrop sensor judges the amount
of raindrops.

4Maintenance and care
515
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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ......... 516
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .......... 521
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 524
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 527
Hood ................................. 531
Positioning a floor jack ...... 533
Engine compartment......... 535
Tires .................................. 552
Tire inflation pressure ....... 556
Wheels .............................. 558
Air conditioning filter ......... 560
Key battery........................ 564
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 569
Light bulbs ........................ 585

585
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a danger that
components may be damaged, we recommend that replacement is
carried out by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Prepare a replacement light bulb
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. (P. 744)
Remove the engine compartment cover
P. 537
Front bulb locations
Front position/daytime
running light (vehicles
with halogen headlight)
Headlight low
beam
(halogen bulb)
Front turn signal light
Front fog light
(if equipped)
Headlight high
beam
(halogen bulb)

5
637 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (Vehicles with smart
entry & start system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning message and light go off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure
Sounds
once
(Flashes)The electronic key
is not detected
when an attempt is
made to start the
engine.Confirm the
location of
the elec-
tronic key.

5
707 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Open and close
any of the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Maintain the
engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the
vehicle’s engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Maintain the
engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine
switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, as soon as possible.STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

734 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Ignition system (gasoline engine)
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at 20C (68F): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are
turned off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.

758 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Battery
Checking ............................... 545
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 705
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 442
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 442
Bottle holder............................. 486
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 237
Brake assist.............................. 327
Break-in tips ............................. 198
Brightness control
Instrument light control.......... 244
Care
Exterior.................................. 516
Interior ................................... 521
Seat belts .............................. 522
Cargo capacity ......................... 342
Cargo hooks ..................... 505, 507
CD player
*................................ 398
Chains ....................................... 344
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 168
Baby seats, installation ......... 176
Child seats, definition ............ 168
Child seats, installation ......... 176
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 181
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 178
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 182
Junior seats, definition .......... 168
Junior seats, installation........ 176Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 163
Battery precautions ....... 547, 709
Child-protectors ...................... 81
Child restraint system ........... 168
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ....... 176
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 499
Power window lock switch .... 125
Power window precautions ... 128
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 568
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 495
Child-protectors......................... 81
Cigarette lighter ....................... 492
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 516
Interior................................... 521
Seat belts .............................. 522
Clock ................................. 242, 256
Coin box ................................... 488
Condenser ................................ 545
Console box ............................. 483
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 710
Cruise control .......................... 275
Cup holder................................ 485
Curtain shield airbags ............. 156
Customizable features ............ 749
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