2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual (in English)

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Setting the date
Select “DATE” on the menu screen.
Press the “DISP.” button or
“DISP” switch to adjust the year.
After setting the year, wait for 5
seconds until the bar disappears,
and confirm that the year has
been input.
Press the “DISP.” button or
“DISP” switch to adjust the
month.
After setting the month, wait for 5
seconds until the bar disappears,
and confirm that the month has
been input.
Press the “DISP.” button or
“DISP” switch to adjust the day.
After setting the day, wait for 5
seconds until the bar disappears,
and confirm that the day has
been input.
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Setting the date format
Select “DATE FORMAT” on the menu screen.
Select the desired date format.
Press and hold the “DISP.” button
or “DISP” switch to input the
choice.
Selecting the language
Select “LANGUAGE” on the menu screen.
Select the desired language.
Press and hold the “DISP.” button
or “DISP” switch to input the
choice.
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Setting Eco Driving Indicator Light
Select “ECO INDICATOR” on the menu screen.
Select the desired setting.
Press and hold the “DISP.” button
or “DISP” switch to input the
choice.
This setting does not turn Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display on/
off.
Selecting the units
Select “UNITS” on the menu screen.
Select the desired unit.
Press and hold the “DISP.” button
or “DISP” switch to input the
choice.
Returning the previous screen
Select “BACK” on the screen.
Press and hold the “DISP.” button or “DISP” switch to input the choice.
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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display (if equipped)
The Eco-friendly acceleration operation (Eco-friendly driving) range is dis-
played along with the current amount of acceleration. If the accelerator
pedal is depressed down too far and Zone of Eco driving is exceeded, the
right-hand side of the bar-graph will begin to flash.
Also, it will not be operated if the following conditions are met while driving:
The shift position is anything other than “D”
The vehicle is being driven in “SPORT” mode
If equipped, the paddle shift switch is operated while the shift position is
“D”
The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
Rear seat belt reminder buzzer
The rear seat belts reminder sounds to alert the rear passenger that his/her
seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds for 30 seconds after the vehi-
cle has reached a speed of at least 20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt
is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90 more sec-
onds.
Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be
displayed, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
• When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
When “--” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Customization that can be configured at any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional
Settings (on/off operation of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display) can be
changed. (P. 752)
Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem to continue
using the display.
NOTICE
The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
The front position, tail,
license plate and
instrument panel lights
turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on and off automati-
cally.
(Vehicles with smart
entry & start system:
When the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
is in IGNITION ON
mode
Vehicles without smart
entry & start system:
When the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position)
(If equipped)

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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
AFS (vehicles with discharge headlights)
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) improves visibility at intersec-
tions and or curves by automatically adjusting the level of the head-
lights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tire angle that
are controlled by steering input.
Operates at speed of 10 km/h (6 mph) or higher.
Deactivating AFS
Press the switch to deactivate
the AFS.

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Manual headlight leveling dial (vehicles with halogen headlights)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights
Guide to dial settings
Occupancy and luggage load conditionsDial positionOccupantsLuggage load
Driver None 0
Driver and front
passengerNone 0
All seats occupied None 1.5
All seats occupied Full luggage loading 3
Driver Full luggage loading 4
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the daytime running lights
turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.