2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS steering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 39
Wireless remote control ........ 62
Side doors............................. 78
Trunk (sedan) ....................... 88
Back door (wagon)................ 92
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ............................ 98
Rear seats .......................... 100
Driving position memory
system .............................. 103
Head restraints ................... 106
Seat belts ............................ 108
Steering wheel .................... 116
Inside rear view mirror ........ 119
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................. 1221-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 125
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap ........................... 129
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 135
Double locking system ....... 144
Alarm .................................. 146
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 154
SRS airbags ....................... 156
Child restraint systems ....... 168
Installing child restraints ..... 176
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 190
1Before driving
For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to the ““touch screen” Owner’s Man-
ual” for information regarding the equipment listed below.
• Navigation system
• Rear view monitor system• Audio/video system

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 360
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 370
Power heater ...................... 378
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 381
Windshield wiper
de-icer............................... 3823-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 383
Using the radio ................... 391
Using the CD player ........... 398
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 406
Operating an iPod .............. 416
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 426
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 436
Using the AUX port ............ 438
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 439
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 442
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 449
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 455
Making a phone call ........... 459
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 465
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“TEL” menu).................... 471
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 478
• Personal/interior light
main switch ...................... 479
• Personal/interior lights ..... 479
• Personal lights ................. 480
3Interior features

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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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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

1Before driving
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 36
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 39
Wireless remote control ...... 62
Side doors .......................... 78
Trunk (sedan) ..................... 88
Back door (wagon) ............. 92
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats.......................... 98
Rear seats ........................ 100
Driving position memory
system ............................ 103
Head restraints ................. 106
Seat belts.......................... 108
Steering wheel .................. 116
Inside rear view mirror ...... 119
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................ 1221-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................. 125
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap .......................... 129
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 135
Double locking system ...... 144
Alarm ................................ 146
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 154
SRS airbags...................... 156
Child restraint systems ..... 168
Installing child
restraints ......................... 176
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 190

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Power seat
Seat position fore/aft control
switch
Seatback angle control
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
control switch
Vertical height control
switch
Lumber support control
switch (driver’s side)
Manual seat
Seat position adjustment
lever
Seatback angle adjustment
lever
Vertical height adjustment
lever (driver’s side)
Lumbar support control
switch (if equipped for
driver’s side)

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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Active head restraint
When the occupant’s back
presses against the seatback
during a rear-end collision, the
head restraint moves slightly for-
ward to help reduce the risk of
whiplash on the seat occupant.
Active head restraint
Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to
move. This does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
Seat adjustment
Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.
Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion
to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt.
If the seat is too reclined, during an accident the lap belt may slide past the
hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may
contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
Manual seat: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in
position.