2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS check engine

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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.

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707 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Open and close
any of the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Maintain the
engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the
vehicle’s engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Maintain the
engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine
switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehicle’s engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional, as soon as possible.STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

710
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam
subsides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
If the fan is operating:
Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins
to fall and then stop the engine.
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine and call any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.
If the engine compartment
cover needs to be removed:
P. 537
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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711 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
Steam is coming from under the hood.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable. (P. 733)
Have the vehicle checked at the nearest authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
STEP5

727 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the
engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and
check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Toyota rec-
ommends the use of approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”. Another
motor oil of matching quality can also be used.
Gasoline engine
Oil grade:
0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30:
API grade SL “Energy-Conserving”, SM “Energy-Conserving”, SN
“Resource-Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
15W-40 and 20W-50:
API grade SL, SM or SN multigrade engine oil
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference
*)
Gasoline engine
Diesel engineWith filter: 4.2 L (4.4 qt., 3.7 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 3.9 L (4.1 qt., 3.4 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine (vehicles with DPF cata-
lytic converter)
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)
1AD-FTV engine (vehicles without DPF cat-
alytic converter)
With filter: 6.3 L (6.7 qt., 5.5 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
2AD-FTV and 2AD-FHV engines
With filter: 5.9 L (6.2 qt., 5.2 Imp.qt.)
Without filter: 5.5 L (5.8 qt., 4.8 Imp.qt.)

734 6-1. Specifications
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Ignition system (gasoline engine)
Electrical system
Spark plug
Make DENSO SC20HR11
Gap 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
NOTICE
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at 20C (68F): 12.6 12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the engine and all the lights are
turned off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.

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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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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