2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS paddle

227 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Driving in the “D” position
Shift lever
If the shift lever is shifted into the “D” position, the most appropriate
gear is automatically selected, as determined by the driving condi-
tions.
Paddle shift switches (if equipped)
While the shift lever is in the “D” position, engine braking force can
be temporarily switched to.
By firstly operating the “-” paddle shift switch, the “-” and “+”
switches can be used to freely switch the shift range.
Changing the shift range allows restriction of the highest gear, pre-
venting unnecessary upshifting and enabling the level of engine
braking force to be selected.
Higher shift range
Lower shift range
The gear is automatically shifted up or down between 1 and the
selected shift range (displayed on the meter cluster).
DisplayRange

228 2-1. Driving procedures
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Driving in the “M” position
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 6 stages of gear can be
switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) are
operated, the gear displayed on
the meter cluster is fixed.
However, even when in the “M” position, the gear will be automati-
cally changed in the following situations:
When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)
When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is extremely
high (upshift only)

229 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
When the “-” paddle shift switch is operated in the “D” position, a shift
range will be automatically selected. The highest gear of the first shift
range will be one gear lower than the gear in use during normal “D” posi-
tion driving.
Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the “D” position
Shift range selection in the “D” position will be deactivated in the follow-
ing situations:
• The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of
time in one shift range
Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches (if equipped) is
operated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
While driving “D” mode, downshifting to “5” or “4”. (P. 275, 281)
When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in “D” posi-
tion. (P. 226)

260 2-2. Instrument cluster
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display (if equipped)
The Eco-friendly acceleration operation (Eco-friendly driving) range is dis-
played along with the current amount of acceleration. If the accelerator
pedal is depressed down too far and Zone of Eco driving is exceeded, the
right-hand side of the bar-graph will begin to flash.
Also, it will not be operated if the following conditions are met while driving:
The shift position is anything other than “D”
The vehicle is being driven in “SPORT” mode
If equipped, the paddle shift switch is operated while the shift position is
“D”
The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
Rear seat belt reminder buzzer
The rear seat belts reminder sounds to alert the rear passenger that his/her
seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehi-
cle 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 sec-
onds.
Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.

278 2-4. Using other driving systems
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Cruise control can be set when
Vehicles with a Multidrive
The shift lever is in the “D” or range “4” or higher of “M” has been
selected.
Range “4” or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switch)
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
The shift lever is in “D”.
Range “4” or higher of “D” has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switch)
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Vehicles with a manual transmission
Vehicle speed is more than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.

292 2-4. Using other driving systems
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Dynamic radar cruise control can be set when
The shift lever is in “D”.
Range “4” or higher of “D” has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switch)
Vehicle speed is above approximately 50 km/h (30 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the
vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the
distance to the vehicle ahead.
Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the
following situations:
Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way.
The windshield wipers are operating at high speed (when the wiper
switch is set to the “AUTO” mode or the high speed wiper operation posi-
tion).
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled for any
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.

580 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2 ECU-IG NO.3 10 AToyota parking assist-sensor, AFS,
windshield wiper de-icer, electric
parking brake, pre-crash seat belt,
paddle shift switch, tilt & telescopic
steering, electric power steering
3 P FR DOOR 20 A Power windows (passenger side)
4 RL DOOR 20 A Power windows (rear left)
5 RR DOOR 20 A Power windows (rear right)
6 SHADE 20 A Panoramic roof shade
*1
7 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
8ACC 7.5 AOutside rear view mirrors, shift lock
system, audio system, main body
ECU, power outlet
9 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
10 TI & TE 30 A Tilt & telescopic steering
11 RR FOG 7.5 A Rear fog light
12 IGN 7.5 ASteering lock system, SRS airbag
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, automatic
transmission
*2, starting system
FuseAmpereCircuit