2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS air conditioning

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information
3Interior featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience
4Maintenance and
careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident
6Vehicle specifi-
cationsDetailed vehicle information
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this man-
ual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 360
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 370
Power heater ...................... 378
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 381
Windshield wiper
de-icer............................... 3823-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ............ 383
Using the radio ................... 391
Using the CD player ........... 398
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 406
Operating an iPod .............. 416
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 426
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 436
Using the AUX port ............ 438
Using the steering wheel
audio switches ................. 439
Bluetooth
® audio/phone ..... 442
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone ..................... 449
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................... 455
Making a phone call ........... 459
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu) ........... 465
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“TEL” menu).................... 471
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 478
• Personal/interior light
main switch ...................... 479
• Personal/interior lights ..... 479
• Personal lights ................. 480
3Interior features

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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 481
• Glove box ......................... 482
• Console box...................... 483
• Overhead console ............ 484
• Cup holders ...................... 485
• Bottle holders.................... 486
• Coin box ........................... 488
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 489
Vanity mirror ....................... 490
Ashtray................................ 491
Cigarette lighter .................. 492
Power outlet ........................ 493
Seat heaters ....................... 494
Armrest ............................... 496
Trunk/luggage
compartment storage
extension .......................... 497
Panoramic roof shade
(wagon)............................. 498
Rear sunshade (sedan) ...... 501
Rear side sunshades
(sedan) ............................. 502
Floor mats ........................... 503
Trunk features (sedan) ....... 505
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)............... 5074-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 516
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 521
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 524
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 527
Hood................................... 531
Positioning a floor jack ....... 533
Engine compartment .......... 535
Tires ................................... 552
Tire inflation pressure......... 556
Wheels ............................... 558
Air conditioning filter ........... 560
Key battery ......................... 564
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 569
Light bulbs .......................... 585
4Maintenance and care

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Vehicles with automatic air conditioning system
Windshield wiper de-icer switch  P. 382
Rear window defogger switch P. 381
: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with manual air conditioning system
Power heater switch  P. 378
Windshield wiper de-icer switch  P. 382
Rear window defogger switch P. 381
Power heater switch  P. 378
Air conditioning
system
P. 360
Air conditioning
system
P. 370

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: If equipped
*: Refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Rear window defogger switch P. 381
Vehicle with automatic air conditioning system
Vehicle with manual air conditioning system
Rear window defogger switch P. 381
Rear window defogger switch P. 381
Air conditioning
system
P. 360
Air conditioning
system
P. 370

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 725)
When driving up steep hills in high temperature conditions
Engine output may be intentionally restrained on vehicles with the 2AD-FHV
engine and automatic transmission to protect the engine and its compo-
nents. Following may occur, but they do not indicate a malfunction:
You may experience a drop in speed.
Air conditioning system control may be changed.
For example, the button to switch between outside air mode and recircu-
lated air mode will be fixed in recirculated air mode.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving Not necessary
High-speed
drivingConstant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately
20 seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately
2 minutes

356 2-5. Driving information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Transmission information
Multidrive or automatic transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in “D”. Select an appropriate
gear in “M” mode.
Manual transmission
To maintain engine braking efficiency, when using engine brak-
ing, do not use the transmission in “6”.
If the engine overheats...
Towing a loaded trailer up a long steep incline in temperatures
exceeding 30C (85F) may result in the engine overheating. If the
engine coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheating, turn the air conditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe place. (P. 710)
When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the wheels of both the vehicle
and trailer. Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to
“P” for Multidrive or automatic transmission, and “1” or “R” for man-
ual transmission.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air
conditioning system ........ 360
Manual air
conditioning system ........ 370
Power heater .................... 378
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............. 381
Windshield wiper
de-icer............................. 382