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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
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Inside rear view mirror P. 119
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 498
Vanity mirrors P. 490
Sun visors P. 489
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 156
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Overhead console  P. 484
Personal lights P. 480
Personal/interior lights P. 479
Intrusion sensor cancel switch  P. 147
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
Microphone * P. 451 
     
        
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Inside rear view mirror P. 119
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 498
Vanity mirrors 
Sun visors P. 490
P. 489
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 156
Personal lights P. 480
Personal/interior lights 
Microphone 
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P. 479
P. 451
Intrusion sensor cancel switch  
Overhead console 
 
P. 147
P. 484
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”. 
     
        
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158 1-7. Safety information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)The main SRS airbag system components are shown. The SRS air-
bag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants. 
If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, front pillar and roof side rail, may be hot for
several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
The windshield may crack.
Operating conditions (front airbags)
The SRS front airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 20 - 30 km/h [12 - 18 mph] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.  
     
        
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The pad section of the steering wheel,
dashboard near the front passenger air-
bag or lower portion of the instrument
panel is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked or other-
wise damaged.
The portion of the front, center and rear
pillar garnish, or roof interior containing
the curtain shield airbags inside is
scratched, cracked or otherwise dam-
aged. 
     
        
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CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, center and rear pil-
lars.
Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad or lower
portion of the instrument panel. 
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver, front passenger and
knee airbags deploy. 
     
        
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166 1-7. Safety information
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
If the vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will
deploys, be sure to remove it.
Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side
airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.
Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air-
bag components shown on P. 157. 
Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-
bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
Do not attach anything to areas such as
the door, windshield glass, side door
glass, front, center and rear pillars, roof
side rail or assist grip. (Vehicles with
emergency tire puncture repair kit:
Except for the speed limit label P.  6 8 5 )
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard
objects on the coat hooks. All of these
items could become projectiles and
seriously injure or kill you, should the
SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.
Vehicles without smart entry & start
system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp
or hard objects such as keys or acces-
sories to the key. The objects may
restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or
be thrust into the driver’s seat area by
the force of the deploying airbag, thus
causing a danger. 
     
        
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Before driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
SRS airbag precautions
If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a
door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do
so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel
pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have
them replaced by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications
without consulting any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional. 
The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing
death or serious injury.
Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel,
instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, center and
rear pillars or roof side rail.
Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the
occupant compartment.
Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-
garoo bar etc.).
Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
Installation of electronic devices such as RF-transmitter radios or CD play-
ers.