2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS ECU

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609 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Installing towing eyelets
Remove the eyelet cover.
The eyelet cover has a rotary
mechanism which allows the
cover to be opened by pushing on
the outer side.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

610 5-1. Essential information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If it is difficult to push the eyelet open
Location of the emergency towing eyelet
P. 648, 662, 676
CAUTION
Installing towing eyelets to the vehicle
Make sure that towing eyelets are installed securely. If not securely installed,
towing eyelets may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents
that cause serious injury or even death.
A screwdriver wrapped in cloth can be
used to help open the eyelet.
Put the screwdriver into the inner side of
the hook cover.

642 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Sounds
once
(Multidrive or automatic
transmission)
or
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)• When the doors
were unlocked with
the mechanical
key and then the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch was
pressed, the elec-
tronic key could
not be detected in
the vehicle.
• The electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle even after
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch was
pressed two con-
secutive times. Touch the
electronic
key to the
“ENGINE
START
STOP”
switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal (Mul-
tidrive or
automatic
transmis-
sion) or
clutch
pedal
(manual
transmis-
sion).
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650 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Taking out the jack
Lift up the hook of the panel on
the trunk floor.
Secure the panel using the hook
provided.
Vehicles with a standard spare
tire:
Unhook the tightening strap and
remove the jack.
After storing the jack, make sure
it is securely held by the tighten-
ing strap.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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651 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Taking out the spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Vehicles with a standard spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire and tool
box.

658 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the
vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or install-
ing and removing tire chains.
Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replac-
ing tires on this vehicle.
Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace
the tire.
Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working
on or near the vehicle will be injured.

664 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Taking out the jack
Remove the rear deck board.
Remove the rear auxiliary box.
Vehicles with a standard spare
tire:
Unhook the tightening strap and
remove the jack.
After storing the jack, make sure
it is securely held by the tighten-
ing strap.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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665 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Taking out the spare tire
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
Vehicles with a standard spare tire
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire and tool
box.