2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS lock

694 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Turn over the left side floor mat
in the trunk.
Remove or break the seal cover-
ing the releasing hole.
Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, making
sure that it does not move when
your hand is released, and turn it
clockwise until the clutch sound
is heard. (approx. 600 revolu-
tions, approx. 20 minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing
tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake,
make sure to remove the release
tool and place it in the tool tray.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

696 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, making
sure that it does not move when
your hand is released, and turn it
clockwise until the clutch sound
is heard. (approx. 600 revolu-
tions, approx. 20 minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing
tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake,
make sure to remove the release
tool and place it in the tool tray.
STEP5
When the seal is damaged
The seal needs to replace by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the trunk/luggage compartment has flooded with water when the seal has
been broken or is missing (for example, if the vehicle has been left outside in
the rain with the trunk lid open or removed), the parking brake system will
need to be replaced.
Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.

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697 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
When releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or
“R” (manual transmission), turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and check that the park-
ing brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or
“R” (manual transmission), turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position
and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position and check that the parking
brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.

702
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
An alarm will sound if the alarm is
set. (P. 146)
For vehicles with smart entry & start system: If communication
between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted (P. 44) or the
electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be
used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the engine can be
started by following the procedure below.

704 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal
(Multidrive or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed.
(P. 212)
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N” (man-
ual transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As this procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(P. 564)
Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (P. 146)
STEP3

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717 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP4
STEP5

723 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Engine number
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
Gasoline engine
Diesel engine

735 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Multidrive
The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is neces-
sary, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Fluid
capacity
(reference)2ZR-FAE engine7.7 L (8.1 qt., 6.7 Imp.qt.)
3ZR-FAE engine9.1 L (9.6 qt., 8.0 Imp.qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine CVTF TC
NOTICE
Multidrive fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine CVTF TC” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.