2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS lamp

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.)

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Maintenance and care
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (P. 545)
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant level (P. 543)
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology. Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant is pre-
mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool-
ant)
Engine oil levelP. 538)
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel
(used only for adding oil)

546 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, before recharging:
If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

618 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.
Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, immedi-
ately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive or automatic transmission control
system. (if equipped)
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS;
• The brake assist system
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronically controlled brake system; or
• The electric parking brake

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623 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle
immediately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional.
Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.

765 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
USB memory ............................ 426
Vanity lights
Vanity lights........................... 490
Wattage................................. 744
Vanity mirrors .......................... 490
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 722
Vehicle stability control+ ........ 327
VSC+ ......................................... 327
Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 621
Seat belt reminder................. 621
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 618
Brake system ........................ 617
Charging system ................... 617
Electric power steering
warning light ....................... 619
Fuel level............................... 621
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 618
Master warning light .............. 622
Pre-crash safety system
warning light ....................... 619
Seat belt reminder light ......... 621
SRS airbags .......................... 618
Warning messages
Back door .............................. 631
Brake light ............................. 626
Cruise control ........................ 627
Clutch switch ......................... 629
Engine oil ...................... 625, 632
Fuel filter ............................... 629
Headlight ............................... 636
LKA ............................... 628, 635Oil maintenance ............ 633, 634
Open door ............................. 630
Parking brake................ 629, 632
PCS .............................. 627, 634
Radar cruise
control................. 627, 634, 635
Smart entry & start
system ................................ 637
Speed limiter ......................... 628
Steering lock ......................... 626
Transmission fluid
temperature ........................ 626
Trunk..................................... 631
VSC ...................................... 628
Washer
Checking ............................... 549
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 344
Switch ........................... 269, 274
Washing and waxing ............... 516
Weight....................................... 720
Wheels ...................................... 558
Window glasses ...................... 125
Window lock switch ................ 125
Windows
Power windows ..................... 125
Rear window defogger .......... 381
Washer ......................... 269, 274
Windshield wipers ................... 269
Windshield wiper de-icer ........ 382
Wireless remote control key
Replacing the battery .... 564, 565
Wireless remote control key ... 62
WMA disc
*............................... 406
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

768 What to do if...
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Warning lights
P. 6 1 7P. 619
P. 6 1 7P. 620
P. 6 1 8P. 620
P. 6 1 8P. 620
P. 6 1 8P. 619
P. 6 1 8P. 621
P. 6 1 9P. 621
P. 6 1 9P. 622
P. 6 1 9
*: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
Brake system warning
light (red)“LKA” indicator light*
Charging system warn-
ing lightCruise control indicator
light
*
Malfunction indicator
lamp
SRS warning lightSpeed limiter indicator
light
*
ABS warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
Brake system warning
light (yellow)Low fuel level warning
light
“PCS” warning light*Seat belt reminder light
“AFS OFF” indicator
light
*
Master warning light
Slip indicator light*
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator light
*
The warning message is
displayedP. 624If a warning message is displayed