2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS engine

746 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
If you plan to drive in foreign countries (diesel engine)
Low sulfur diesel fuel may not be available, so please confirm the availability
with your distributor.
If your engine knocks
Consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional.
You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
1AD-FTV engine with DPF cat-
alytic converter, 2AD-FTV and
2AD-FHV engines
EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel conforming to European
standard EN590.
Except EU area:
Your vehicle must use only diesel
fuel that contains 50 ppm or less
of sulfur and has a cetane num-
ber of 48 or higher.

747 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
Notice on fuel quality
Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be
damaged.
Gasoline engine: Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its
effectiveness and emission control system to function improperly.
1AD-FTV engine without DPF catalytic converter:
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 500 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.
1AD-FTV engine with DPF catalytic converter, 2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV
engines:
Do not use a fuel that contains more than 50 ppm of sulfur.
Use of such a high sulfur fuel may damage the engine.
Gasoline engine (EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such as
“E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not be
used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. In case
of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Gasoline engine (except EU area): Bioethanol fuel sold under names such
as “E50” or “E85” and fuel containing a large amount of ethanol should not
be used. Your vehicle can use gasoline mixed with 10% max ethanol. The
use of fuel with more than 10% ethanol content (E10) will damage the
vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refueling is carried out only
from a source where fuel specification and quality can be guaranteed. In
case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.

748 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
NOTICE
Diesel engine (EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold under
names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount of
FAME should not be used. The use of these fuels will damage the vehi-
cle’s fuel system. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Diesel engine (except EU area): FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) fuel sold
under names such as “B30” or “B100” and fuel containing a large amount
of FAME should not be used. Your vehicle can use diesel mixed with 5%
max biodiesel FAME (B5). The use of fuel with more than 5% FAME con-
tent (B5) will damage the vehicle’s fuel system. You must ensure that refu-
eling is carried out only from a source where fuel specification and quality
can be guaranteed. In case of any doubt, ask any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.

751 6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
*: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmissionDoor lock
(P. 82)Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionON OFF O O
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doorsON OFF - O
Shifting the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doors
*OFF ON O O
Shifting the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doors
*
OFF ON O O
Auto-
matic light
control
system
(P. 262)Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5 O O
Illumina-
tion
(P. 478)Time period before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
-O
30 seconds
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch (vehicles
with smart entry & start
system) or engine
switch (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start
system) turned OFFON OFF - O
ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
*: Diesel engine only
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
*After changing engine oil P. 541
Panoramic roof
shadeWhen the automatic open/
close function does not
operateP. 498
The following items must be initialized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

758 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Battery
Checking ............................... 545
If the vehicle has discharged
battery................................. 705
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 442
Bluetooth® phone*.................. 442
Bottle holder............................. 486
Brake
Parking brake ........................ 237
Brake assist.............................. 327
Break-in tips ............................. 198
Brightness control
Instrument light control.......... 244
Care
Exterior.................................. 516
Interior ................................... 521
Seat belts .............................. 522
Cargo capacity ......................... 342
Cargo hooks ..................... 505, 507
CD player
*................................ 398
Chains ....................................... 344
Child restraint system
Baby seats, definition ............ 168
Baby seats, installation ......... 176
Child seats, definition ............ 168
Child seats, installation ......... 176
Installing CRS with ISOFIX
rigid anchor ......................... 181
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 178
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 182
Junior seats, definition .......... 168
Junior seats, installation........ 176Child safety
Airbag precautions ................ 163
Battery precautions ....... 547, 709
Child-protectors ...................... 81
Child restraint system ........... 168
How your child should wear
the seat belt ........................ 112
Installing child restraints ....... 176
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 499
Power window lock switch .... 125
Power window precautions ... 128
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 568
Seat belt precautions ............ 113
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 495
Child-protectors......................... 81
Cigarette lighter ....................... 492
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 516
Interior................................... 521
Seat belts .............................. 522
Clock ................................. 242, 256
Coin box ................................... 488
Condenser ................................ 545
Console box ............................. 483
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 710
Cruise control .......................... 275
Cup holder................................ 485
Curtain shield airbags ............. 156
Customizable features ............ 749
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759 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Daytime running light
system .................................... 264
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 381
Dimension ................................ 720
Display
Trip information ..................... 251
Warning message ................. 624
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 527
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Wattage................................. 744
Door lock
Back door ................................ 92
Side door................................. 78
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 92
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 78
Double locking system .......... 144
Side doors ............................... 78
Side mirrors........................... 122
Double locking system............ 144
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 198
Correct posture ..................... 154
Procedures............................ 194
Winter driving tips ................. 344
Driving position memory ........ 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 281
Electric power steering ........... 327
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 702Emergency brake signal ......... 327
Emergency flasher .................. 604
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 676
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 702
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 692
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 705
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 617
If the warning light turns on... 617
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 624
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 701
If you cannot operate trunk
opener ................................ 700
If you have a flat
tire ..................... 648, 662, 676
If you lose your keys ............. 699
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 615
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 714
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 716
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 605
If your vehicle overheats ....... 710D
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

760 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Engine
Compartment ........................ 535
Engine switch ................ 210, 215
Hood ..................................... 531
How to start the
engine ......................... 210, 215
Identification number............. 722
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls.................. 713
Ignition switch ............... 210, 215
Overheating .......................... 710
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 733
Checking ............................... 543
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 242
Engine immobilizer system .... 135
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 727
Checking ............................... 538
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 344
Engine switch................... 210, 215
First-aid kit holder ................... 505
Floor mat .................................. 503
Fluid
Washer.................................. 549
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 585
Switch ................................... 267
Wattage................................. 744Front position/daytime
running lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage ................................ 744
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 98
Driving position memory ....... 103
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 585
Wattage ................................ 744
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 725
Fuel gauge ............................ 242
Fuel pump shut off system.... 616
Gas station information ......... 772
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
Information ............................ 745
Refueling............................... 129
Type ...................................... 725
Fuel door .................................. 129
Fuel filler door.......................... 129
Fuel filter .................................. 550
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 616
Fuses ........................................ 569
Gas station information .......... 772
Gauges ..................................... 242
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 233
Glove box ................................. 482
Glove box light......................... 482
Hands-free system
*
(for cellular phone)................ 442
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 604
Head restraint .......................... 106
Headlight cleaner..................... 269
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