2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS display

550 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Fuel filter (diesel engine)
You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif-
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Event if you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if the “DRAIN WATER
FROM FUEL FILTER” warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display and a buzzer sounds. (P. 629)
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system) or the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without smart entry & start system).
Place a small tray under the drain plug to catch the water and
any fuel that comes out.
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5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 604
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 605
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 615
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline
engine) ........................... 616
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 617
If a warning message
is displayed ..................... 624If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................. 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................. 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ....................... 676
If the engine will
not start........................... 689
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .......... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released ......... 693
If you lose your keys ......... 699
If you cannot operate
the trunk opener
(sedan) ........................... 700
If you cannot operate
the back door opener
(wagon)........................... 701
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly........................... 702
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 705
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 714
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ...................... 716

622 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*1:Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminders:
The driver’s and front passenger’s seat belts reminder sounds to alert the
driver and front passenger that his/her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least 20
km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound
in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2:Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 5 km/
h (3 mph) or more.Master warning light
The warning light comes
on or flashes (Sometimes
a buzzer may sound.) to
indicate that the master
warning system has
detected a malfunction.Take appropriate action in
accordance with the mes-
sage displayed on the multi-
information display.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

624
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following
actions have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.

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625 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Stop the vehicle immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. The following warning indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure
The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.

626 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. Failure to investigate the cause of the following warn-
ings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly
cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional immediately.
Warning messageDetails
(If equipped)Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high
Stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift
lever to P and wait until the light goes off. If the
light goes off, you may start the vehicle again.
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock
system
Indicates a malfunction in the emergency brake
signal

630 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Follow the correction procedures.
A buzzer sounds and a warning message is shown on the multi-infor-
mation display. After taking the specified steps to correct the sus-
pected problem, check that the warning message goes off.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Indicates that one or
more of the doors is
not fully closed
The system also indi-
cates which doors are
not fully closed.
If the vehicle reaches
a speed of 5 km/h (3
mph), flashes
and a buzzer sounds
to indicate that the
door(s) are not yet
fully closed.Make sure that all the
doors are closed.

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639 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Sounds
onceSounds
once
for 10
sec-
onds
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)An attempt was
made to exit the
vehicle with the
electronic key and
lock the doors
without first turn-
ing the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch off.Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch off
and lock
the doors
again.
Sounds
once
(Flashes)An attempt was
made to start the
engine without the
electronic key
being present, or
the electronic key
was not function-
ing normally.
An attempt was
made to drive
when the regular
key was not inside
the vehicle.Confirm
that the
electronic
key is
inside the
vehicle.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure