2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS clutch

216 2-1. Driving procedures
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Manual transmission (diesel engine)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “N”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the clutch pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
indicator light turns on.
After indicator light goes out, turn the engine switch
to the “START” position and start the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(Vehicles with a Multidrive or
automatic transmission: The
key can be removed only when
the shift lever is in “P”.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
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STEP2
STEP3
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2-1. Driving procedures
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Manual transmission
Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal
before operating the shift
lever, and then release it
slowly.
Shifting the shift lever to “R”
Shift the shift lever to the “R”
position while lifting up the ring
section.

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Gear Shift Indicator (if equipped)
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator display
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Gear Shift Indicator display
Refer to the display while considering actual traffic and road conditions. Fail-
ure to exercise judgment may lead to an accident.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the transmission
Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to “R”.
Shift the shift lever to “R” only when the vehicle is stationary.
Do not shift the shift lever to “R” without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Parking brake
Parking brake operation
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is not in IGNITION ON mode,
the parking brake cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
When the engine switch is not in the “ON” position, the parking brake can-
not be released using the parking brake switch.
Automatic release function (vehicles with a manual transmission)
When starting, if the shift lever is engaged, the accelerator pedal and clutch
pedal are operated while the parking brake is applied, the parking brake will
be automatically released, thus making starting off easier.
Press the switch to set
The parking brake indicator
light will flash, and the light will
remain on when the parking
brake is applied.
Press and hold the parking
brake switch if an emergency
occurs and it is necessary to
operate the parking brake
while driving.
Pull the switch to release

277 2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Canceling and resuming the constant speed control
Pulling the lever toward you
cancels the constant speed
control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission only) is
depressed.
Pushing the lever up
resumes the constant
speed control.
Resuming is available when
the vehicle speed is more than
approximately 40 km/h (25
mph).

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item
may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the ped-
als from being depressed properly, block the driver’s vision, or hit the
driver or passengers, causing an accident.
• Driver’s feet
• Front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• Package tray (sedan)
• Luggage cover (wagon)
• Instrument panel
• Dashboard
• Auxiliary box or tray that has no lid
Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure
someone during an accident or sudden braking.
Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk or luggage compartment.
It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suf-
fer death or serious injury, in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerv-
ing or an accident.

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629 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
(If equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the clutch switch
(Flashes)Indicates that the electric parking brake system
cannot complete a request
(Yellow)Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking
brake system
(Diesel engine)Indicates that the amount of accumulated water
in the fuel filter has reached the specified level
(P. 550)
Warning messageDetails