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640 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Contin-
uous
(Flashes)
(Multidrive or auto-
matic transmission)The driver’s door 
was opened when 
the shift lever was 
not in P and the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch was 
not turned off.Shift the 
shift lever 
to P.
Contin-
uousContin-
uous
(Displayed alternately)
(Flashes)
(Multidrive or auto-
matic transmission)The driver’s door 
was opened and 
closed while the 
electronic key was 
not in the vehicle, 
the shift lever was 
not in P and the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch was 
not turned off. • Shift the 
shift lever 
to P.
• Bring the 
electronic 
key back 
into the 
vehicle.
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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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5
643 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Sounds 
once
(Flashes)
(Multidrive or automatic 
transmission)
An attempt was 
made to start the 
engine with the 
shift lever in an 
incorrect position.Shift the 
shift lever 
to P and 
start the 
engine.
Sounds 
once
(Flashes)
(Multidrive or automatic 
transmission)
An attempt was 
made to turn the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch off 
when the shift 
lever was not in P.To turn off 
the engine, 
first shift the 
shift lever to 
P and then 
turn the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch off.
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645 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Sounds 
once
(Multidrive or automatic 
transmission)
or
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)The driver’s door 
was opened and 
closed with the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch 
turned off and then 
the “ENGINE 
START STOP” 
switch was put in 
ACCESSORY 
mode twice without 
the engine being 
started.Press the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
while 
depressing 
the brake 
pedal (Mul-
tidrive or 
automatic 
transmis-
sion) or 
clutch 
pedal 
(manual 
transmis-
sion).
During an engine 
starting procedure 
in the event that 
the electronic key 
was not function-
ing properly 
(P. 702), the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch was 
touched with the 
electronic key. Press the 
“ENGINE 
START 
STOP” 
switch 
within 10 
seconds of 
the buzzer 
sounding.
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648
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire for sedan)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Parking brake 
release tool
Towing eyeletWheel nut wrench
Spare tire
Jack
Jack handle 
     
        
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662
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles with a spare tire for wagon)
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
Before jacking up the vehicle
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmis-
sion) or “R” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Spare tire
Jack handle
Rear auxiliary 
box
Jack
Wheel nut 
wrench
Parking brake 
release tool
To w i n g  
eyelet 
     
        
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676
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If you have a flat tire (vehicles without a spare tire)
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or screw passing through the tire tread
can be repaired temporarily with the emergency tire puncture repair
kit.
Before repairing the vehicle
Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or
“N” (manual transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers. (P. 604)
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit, jack and
tools
Sedan
*: Use of the jack. (if equipped) (P. 652)
Jack*
Emergency tire 
puncture repair kit
Jack 
handle
*
Wheel nut 
wrench
Parking brake 
release tool
To w i n g  
eyelet 
     
        
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691 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Emergency start function (Multidrive or automatic transmission
vehicles with smart entry & start system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.
Set the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duty qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
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