2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS power steering

576 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
18 DOOR NO.2 25 A Power door lock system
19EFI MAIN
NO.2
*17.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
20 ECU-B2 10 ASmart entry & start system, air con-
ditioning system, power windows,
power seat
21 ECU-B 10 AGauges and meters, main body
ECU, steering sensor, wireless
remote control, smart entry & start
system, tilt and telescopic steering
22 RAD NO.1 15 A Audio system
23 DOME 10 ATrunk/luggage compartment light,
vanity lights, front door courtesy
lights, personal/interior lights, per-
sonal lights, foot lights
24 AM2 NO.2 7.5 A Starting system
25 TURN-HAZ 10 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
26 ETCS
*210 A Electronic throttle control system
27 AM2 30 A Starting system
28 STRG LOCK 20 A Steering lock system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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2 ECU-IG NO.3 10 AToyota parking assist-sensor, AFS,
windshield wiper de-icer, electric
parking brake, pre-crash seat belt,
paddle shift switch, tilt & telescopic
steering, electric power steering
3 P FR DOOR 20 A Power windows (passenger side)
4 RL DOOR 20 A Power windows (rear left)
5 RR DOOR 20 A Power windows (rear right)
6 SHADE 20 A Panoramic roof shade
*1
7 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter
8ACC 7.5 AOutside rear view mirrors, shift lock
system, audio system, main body
ECU, power outlet
9 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
10 TI & TE 30 A Tilt & telescopic steering
11 RR FOG 7.5 A Rear fog light
12 IGN 7.5 ASteering lock system, SRS airbag
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, automatic
transmission
*2, starting system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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607 5-1. Essential information
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Emergency towing procedure
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in ACCESSORY
mode (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode (engine running).
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Release the parking brake.
Put the shift lever in “N”.
Put the engine switch in the “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position
(engine running).
CAUTION
While towing
Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
be cautious of the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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619 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Electric power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
(Flashes)“PCS” warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem).
The warning light will operate as follows, even when the
system is not malfunctioning:
• The light will flash quickly when the system is operating.
(P. 333)
• The light will turn on when the pre-crash braking is dis-
abled. (P. 334)
• The light will turn on when the system cannot temporarily
be used. (P. 634)
(Flashes)“AFS OFF” indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System).
Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
•VSC; or
•TRC
(Flashes)“LKA” indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the LKA (Lane-Keeping Assist).
P. 318
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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(Flashes)Cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 275
(Flashes)Dynamic radar cruise control indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the dynamic radar cruise control
system.
P. 281
(Flashes)Speed limiter indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the speed limiter system.
P. 300
Electric power steering warning light
When the battery is low or when the voltage drops temporarily, the electric
power steering warning light may come on.
CAUTION
When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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717 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
If the engine has to be turned off while driving
Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Stop the engine
by turning the engine switch to
the “ACC” position.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP4
STEP5

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
AFS Adaptive Front-lighting System
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECU Electronic Control Unit
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPB Electric Parking Brake
EPS Electric Power Steering
GVM Gross Vehicle Mass
LED Light Emitting Diode
LKA Lane Keeping Assist
MPAC Maximum Permissible Axle Capacity
PCS Pre-Crash Safety
SRS Supplemental Restraint System
TRC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

759 Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Daytime running light
system .................................... 264
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 381
Dimension ................................ 720
Display
Trip information ..................... 251
Warning message ................. 624
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 527
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 478
Wattage................................. 744
Door lock
Back door ................................ 92
Side door................................. 78
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 92
Door glasses ......................... 125
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 78
Double locking system .......... 144
Side doors ............................... 78
Side mirrors........................... 122
Double locking system............ 144
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 198
Correct posture ..................... 154
Procedures............................ 194
Winter driving tips ................. 344
Driving position memory ........ 103
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 281
Electric power steering ........... 327
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 702Emergency brake signal ......... 327
Emergency flasher .................. 604
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 676
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 702
If the engine will not start ...... 689
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 692
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 705
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 617
If the warning light turns on... 617
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 624
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 701
If you cannot operate trunk
opener ................................ 700
If you have a flat
tire ..................... 648, 662, 676
If you lose your keys ............. 699
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 615
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 713
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 714
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 716
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 605
If your vehicle overheats ....... 710D
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.