2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual (in English)

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Horn
After adjusting the steering wheel (vehicles with manual tilt and tele-
scopic steering)
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data. (P. 249)
Odometer and trip meter
Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.

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Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
“DISP.”/instrument panel light control button
Press: Switches the multi-information display.
Turn: To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light. (P. 244)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Clock
Displays the time.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pushing and hold-
ing the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being dis-
played.

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Instrument panel light control
The brightness of the instrument panel light can be adjusted when
the headlight switch is on.
Darker
Brighter
Tail cancel feature
When turning the instrument panel light control button all the way clockwise
(brighter), the brightness will become suddenly very bright.
Use this feature when driving during daytime with your headlights on, it will
improve visibility of the instrument panel.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (“H”). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (
P. 710)

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Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration displays all
indicators and warning lights illuminated.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer, tachometer and some indica-
tors may differ depending on the engine, transmission, etc.
Center panel

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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 236)
(If equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 275)
Headlight high beam
indicator (P. 263)
(If equipped)
“SET” indicator
(P. 275, 281)
Tail light indicator
(P. 262)
(If equipped)
Speed limiter indicator
(P. 300)
(If equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 267)
(If equipped)
Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 281)
Rear fog light indicator
(P. 267)
(If equipped)
“LKA” indicator
(P. 318)
Slip indicator (P. 328)
(If equipped)
“AFS OFF” indicator
(P. 263)
(Diesel engine)
Engine preheating indi-
cator (P. 210, 215)
(If equipped)
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (P. 198)
Security indicator
(P. 135, 146)
(If equipped)
Auto P-off indicator
(P. 238)
*1, 2*1, 3
*1
*1

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Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (P. 617)
(If equipped)
Shift position indicator
(P. 222, 228)
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
(P. 220, 226)
(If equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
(P. 233)Parking brake indicator
(P. 237)
(If equipped)
“PCS” warning
(P. 333)“PASSENGER
AIRBAG” indicator
(P. 190)
(Red)(Yellow)(If equipped)
(If equipped)(If equipped)(If equipped)(If equipped)(If equipped)
*4*4
*1, 5
*1, 2, 3
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1, 6
*1*1, 6*6*6*6*6*1

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CAUTION
If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately if this occurs.
*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not
turn on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details.
*2: The light flashes quickly to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.