2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS brakes

636 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates that there is
a possibility of a fron-
tal collisionSlow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(Flashes)
(If equipped)Indicates that there is
a high possibility of a
frontal collision, or
that the pre-crash
braking function is
operatingSlow the vehicle by
applying the brakes.
(Flashes)Indicates that the
headlight have been
left onTurn off the headlights.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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703 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission: Shift the
shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to
“N” and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened while the key is
touched to the switch.
STEP1
STEP2

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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

738 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Clutch
Brakes
*: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) while the engine is running
Steering
Pedal free play 5  15 mm (0.2  0.6 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Pedal clearance*
Left-hand drive vehicles
Right-hand drive vehicles59 mm (2.32 in.) Min.
58 mm (2.28 in.) Min.
Pedal free play 1  6 mm (0.04  0.24 in.)
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or
SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 4
Free playLess than 30 mm (1.18 in.)