2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS fuel

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Selecting a shift position
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the “D” position for normal driving.
*2: If equipped, by selecting gear step using paddle shift switches, you can
control engine braking forces.
Selecting a driving mode
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and
driving in mountainous
regions.
Press the switch once more to
return the normal mode.
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle or starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1 or temporary gear step selection
driving
*2
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
driving (P. 212)

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When driving
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Gear Shift Indicator (if equipped)
The Gear Shift Indicator display is a guide to help the driver achieve
improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions within limits
of engine performance.
Upshifting
Downshifting
Gear Shift Indicator display
The Gear Shift Indicator may not be displayed when your foot is placed on
the clutch pedal.

233 2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
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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. 234)
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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When driving
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Multi-infor mation display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data.
Trip information (P. 241)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
Date (P. 241)
Indicates the date and sets it.
Outside temperature display
(P. 241)
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
Warning messages
(P. 616)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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When driving
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Trip information
Date and outside temperature display
Displays the date and outside
temperature.
The temperature range that can
be displayed is from -40°C (-40°F)
to 50°C (122°F).
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Displays the instantaneous fuel
consumption.

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AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
last reset.
• The function can be reset by
pressing the “DISP.” button or
“DISP” switch for longer than 1
second when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display (if equipped)
The ratio of the current accelera-
tion to the Zone of Eco driving is
displayed.

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When driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Driving range
Displays the estimated maxi-
mum distance that can be driven
with the quantity of fuel remain-
ing.
• This distance is computed
based on your average fuel
consumption. As a result, the
actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that dis-
played.
• When only a small amount of
fuel is added to the tank, the
display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch off (vehicles with smart
entry & start system) or the
engine switch to the “LOCK”
position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system).
If the vehicle is refueled with-
out turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off or the
engine switch to the “LOCK”
position, the display may not
be updated.

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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
CAUTION
Things that must not be carried in the trunk/luggage compartment
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk/luggage compart-
ment.
Receptacles containing gasoline
Aerosol cans
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load.
Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk/luggage compartment
whenever possible.
Be sure all items are secured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.