2013 TOYOTA AVENSIS temperature switch

199 2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 725)
When driving up steep hills in high temperature conditions
Engine output may be intentionally restrained on vehicles with the 2AD-FHV
engine and automatic transmission to protect the engine and its compo-
nents. Following may occur, but they do not indicate a malfunction:
You may experience a drop in speed.
Air conditioning system control may be changed.
For example, the button to switch between outside air mode and recircu-
lated air mode will be fixed in recirculated air mode.
Driving conditionIdling time
Normal city driving Not necessary
High-speed
drivingConstant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)Approximately
20 seconds
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)Approximately 1 minute
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)Approximately
2 minutes

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Driving in the “M” position
By shifting the shift lever into the “M” position, 6 stages of gear can be
switched between.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Unless the shift lever or paddle
shift switches (if equipped) are
operated, the gear displayed on
the meter cluster is fixed.
However, even when in the “M” position, the gear will be automati-
cally changed in the following situations:
When the vehicle speed drops (downshift only)
When the automatic transmission fluid temperature is extremely
high (upshift only)

243 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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.

244 2-2. Instrument cluster
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
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)

260 2-2. Instrument cluster
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)
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with power heater
The above illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The button
positions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side
temperature
control
Off
Fan speedAirflow display Windshield
defoggerOutside air or
recirculated air mode
Fan speed
displayPassenger’s side
temperature setting display
Dual operation
switch
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Changes the air
outlets usedAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Automatic mode

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Interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Vehicles without power heater
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
The above illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The button
positions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side
temperature
control
Off
Fan speed
Airflow display Windshield
defoggerOutside air or
recirculated air mode
Fan speed
displayPassenger’s side
temperature setting display
Dual operation
switch
Passenger’s side
temperature control Off
Changes the air
outlets usedAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Automatic mode
A
B

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Interior features
AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)
Adjusting the settings
Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
to the left decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
to the left decreases the temperature on the passenger’s side.
Operating the passenger’s side temperature control will enter dual
mode.
Dual mode (the indicator on is on): The temperature for the
driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat can be adjusted separately.
Simultaneous mode (the indicator on is off): Only can be
used to adjust the temperature for all seats.
Adjusting the fan speed
Press “” (decrease) or “” (increase) on .
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press or to turn the fan off.