2011 TOYOTA AVENSIS sensor

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 194
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)......... 210
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)......... 215
Multidrive ............................ 219
Automatic transmission....... 225
Manual transmission ........... 232
Turn signal lever ................. 236
Parking brake...................... 237
Horn .................................... 241
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 242
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 245
Multi-information display ..... 2492-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 262
Fog light switch .................. 267
Windshield wipers
and washer ...................... 269
Rear window wiper
and washer (wagon) ........ 274
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 275
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 281
Speed limiter ...................... 300
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 303
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 308
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 318
Driving assist systems........ 327
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 333
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 342
Winter driving tips............... 344
Trailer towing...................... 348
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Inside rear view mirror P. 119
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 498
Vanity mirrors P. 490
Sun visors P. 489
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 156
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Overhead console  P. 484
Personal lights P. 480
Personal/interior lights P. 479
Intrusion sensor cancel switch  P. 147
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone * P. 451

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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“LKA” switch 
Headlight leveling dial

P. 318
P. 264
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 122
Speed limiter switch  P. 300
Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch
 P. 303
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 116
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever

P. 116
“AFS OFF” switch  P. 263
VSC OFF switch P. 328
Coin box P. 488
Fuel filler door opener P. 129
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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Inside rear view mirror P. 119
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 498
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors P. 490
P. 489
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 156
Personal lights P. 480
Personal/interior lights
Microphone
*
P. 479
P. 451
Intrusion sensor cancel switch 
Overhead console

P. 147
P. 484
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Paddle shift switches  P. 221, 227
Talk switch * P. 451
“DISP” switch 
P. 250
Cruise control switch  P. 275, 281
Audio remote control
switches
P. 439
Telephone switches *
“DISP” switch

P. 451
P. 250
Toyota parking
assist-sensor
switch
 P. 303
Distance switch 
P. 281
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 116Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
 P. 116

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Unlocking and locking the doors and trunk/back door (front door
handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors and trunk/back door
cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds
after they are locked.
Touch the sensor area to lock.
Unlocking and locking the trunk/back door
Press the unlock button to
unlock.
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle. They
will not lock automatically after
they have been opened and then
closed.

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
When the door cannot be locked using the topside sensor area
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 702)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.

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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Sedan: If a metallic object is placed on the package tray
Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the smart entry & start system is disabled in
order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
When the smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or
more
When the electronic key has been left within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
(P. 62) or the mechanical key. (P. 702)