2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual (in English)

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697 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
CAUTION
When releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or
“R” (manual transmission), turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and check that the park-
ing brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “1” or
“R” (manual transmission), turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position
and chock the tires.
Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Turn the engine switch to “LOCK” position and check that the parking
brake indicator is off.
Failure to do so may cause the system to operate and turn the parking
brake release tool that is inserted, resulting in an injury.

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NOTICE
When releasing the parking brake manually
Be sure to turn the tool as far as it will go.
Stopping midway will cause switch operation to cancel and will cause the
parking brake system to fail.
Use designated releasing tool only.
Using commercially available tool may damage the releasing hole and
unable to remove the hole.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you lose your keys
New genuine Toyota keys can be made by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. For vehicles with smart entry & start system, bring the other
keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate. For
vehicles without smart entry & start system, bring a master key and
the key number stamped on the key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you cannot operate the trunk opener (sedan)
Folding down the right hand seatback. (P. 101)
Pull the emergency release
lever.
If the trunk opener does not operate, there may be a problem with
the trunk opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the trunk can be opened from the inside.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If you cannot operate the back door opener (wagon)
Remove the cover on the back
door trim.
Use a cloth to prevent scratches.
Push the lever with the back
door motor, and open the back
door.
If the back door opener does not operate, there may be a problem
with the back door opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the back door can be opened from the inside.
STEP1
STEP2

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors and key linked functions
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
An alarm will sound if the alarm is
set. (P. 146)
For vehicles with smart entry & start system: If communication
between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted (P. 44) or the
electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the
smart entry & start system and wireless remote control cannot be
used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the engine can be
started by following the procedure below.

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703 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission: Shift the
shift lever to “P” and apply the brakes.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to
“N” and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened while the key is
touched to the switch.
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704 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal
(Multidrive or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal (manual
transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.
Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed.
(P. 212)
To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake
pedal (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) depressed.
In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch still cannot be
operated, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to “P” (Multidrive or automatic transmission) or “N” (man-
ual transmission) and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you nor-
mally do when stopping the engine.
Replacing the key battery
As this procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the elec-
tronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery depletes.
(P. 564)
Alarm
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. (P. 146)
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