2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS battery

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 604
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ........................... 605
If you think something
is wrong ............................ 615
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............. 616
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 617
If a warning message
is displayed ....................... 624
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................... 648
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................... 662
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles without a
spare tire) ......................... 676
If the engine will not
start................................... 689If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” ........... 692
If the parking brake
cannot be released .......... 693
If you lose your keys .......... 699
If you cannot operate the
trunk opener (sedan)........ 700
If you cannot operate the
back door opener
(wagon) ............................ 701
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 702
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 705
If your vehicle overheats .... 710
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................. 713
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 714
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 716
5When trouble arises

37 1-1. Key information
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Using the mechanical key (if equipped)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart entry & start system does
not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key.
(P. 702)
Using the master key (if equipped)
Press the button to open the key.
To stow, press the button then
fold the key.

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
When the door cannot be locked using the topside sensor area
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 702)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.

45 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Sedan: If a metallic object is placed on the package tray
Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the smart entry & start system is disabled in
order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
When the smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or
more
When the electronic key has been left within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
(P. 62) or the mechanical key. (P. 702)

46 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Electronic key battery depletion
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection
area becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 564)
If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. (P. 48)
To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
tion.)

50 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ouslyWhen the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON or ACCES-
SORY mode, an attempt
was made to open the
door and exit the vehicle,
and the shift lever was not
in “P”Shift the shift lever to
“P” and turn the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF
Interior and exte-
rior alarms sound
continuouslyWhen the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON or ACCES-
SORY mode, the driver’s
door was closed after the
electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle, and
the shift lever was not in
“P”Shift the shift lever to
“P”, turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again
Interior alarm
pings onceThe electronic key battery
is lowReplace the electronic
key battery
Tried to start the engine
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not func-
tioning normallyStart the engine with
the electronic key
present
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle,
the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties
receiving signal from the key. (P. 703)
If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 702)
Starting the engine: P. 703
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 564
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 749)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 timesThe driver’s door was
closed after the electronic
key was carried outside
the vehicle, and the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was not turned OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and close the
driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was
not OFFBring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle