2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS ECO mode

238 2-1. Driving procedures
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Automatic apply function (vehicles with a manual transmission)
To prevent the parking brake from being left accidentally unapplied, the
parking brake will be applied automatically under the following conditions
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCESSORY
mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or the engine switch is
switched to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart entry & start sys-
tem):
• Automatic apply mode is ON
• The vehicle is stopped
Switching automatic apply mode
Automatic apply mode is initially set to ON, but it can be switched
between ON and OFF as the situation demands.
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system), or switch the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion (vehicles without smart entry and start system)
Temporary cancelation of the automatic apply function is available for
specific circumstances (car wash, towing vehicle, etc.).
To activate temporary cancelation, parking brake switch need to be
pulled when “ENGINE START STOP” switch is switched to ACCES-
SORY mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), or the engine
switch is switched to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system).
When switch is being pulled for 5 seconds or more, automatic apply
mode changes from ON to OFF.
STEP1
When switching automatic apply mode
from ON to OFF:
Pull and hold the parking brake switch for
5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will illumi-
nate.
When switching automatic apply mode
from OFF to ON:
Push and hold the parking brake switch
for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will go off.STEP2

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data. (P. 249)
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.

248 2-2. Instrument cluster
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
turn on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes quickly to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

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.

273 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in “AUTO” mode
The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or
the windshield is subject to vibration in “AUTO” mode. Take care that your
fingers or anything else do not become caught in the windshield wipers.
NOTICE
When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clean it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

282 2-4. Using other driving systems
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Setting the vehicle speed (vehicle-to-vehicle distance con-
trol mode)
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Dynamic radar cruise control
indicator will come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
STEP1
STEP2

283 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Adjusting the set speed
To change the set speed, operate the lever until the desired set
speed is displayed.
Increase the speed
Decrease the speed
Fine adjustment: Momentarily
move the lever in the desired
direction.
Large adjustment: Hold the
lever in the desired direction.
In the vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode, the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
• When the set speed is shown in “MPH”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) each time the
lever is operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) for each 0.75
seconds the lever is held

284 2-4. Using other driving systems
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
• When the set speed is shown in “km/h”
Fine adjustment: By approximately 5 km/h (3.1 mph) each time the
lever is operated
Large adjustment: By approximately 5 km/h (3.1 mph) for each 0.75
seconds the lever is held
In the constant speed control mode (P. 290), the set speed will be
increased or decreased as follows:
Fine adjustment: By approximately 1.6 km/h (1 mph) each time the
lever is operated
Large adjustment: The set speed can be increased or decreased con-
tinually until the lever is released.