2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS tow

648 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Vehicles with a steel wheel, rein-
stall the wheel ornament.
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP5
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(P. 743)
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
STEP6
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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655 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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Vehicles with a standard spare tire
Spare tireJack handle
Rear auxiliary
boxJack
Wheel nut
wrench
Parking brake
release tool
Towing eyelet

662 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Vehicles with a steel wheel, rein-
stall the wheel ornament.
Align the cutout of the wheel
ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
STEP5
The compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(P. 743)
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following
steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the
vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
STEP6
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

670 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Wagon (type A repair kit)
Wagon (type B repair kit)
*: Use of the jack and wheel nut wrench. (if equipped) (P. 658)
A jack and wheel nut wrench can be purchased at any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
Jack handle*
Emergency
tire puncture
repair kit
Wheel nut
wrench
*Towing eyelet
Parking brake
release tool
Jack*
Rear auxiliary
box
Jack handle*
Emergency
tire puncture
repair kit
Wheel nut
wrench
*Towing eyelet
Parking brake
release tool
Jack*
Rear auxiliary
box

720 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
When shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift
the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

725 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: 205/60R16 tires
*3: 215/55R17 and 225/45R18 tires
*4: Vehicles with a Multidrive
*5: Vehicles with a manual transmission
*6: ADT270L-AWFEYW and ADT270R-AWFEYW models
The model code is indicated on the manufacturer’s label. (P. 726)
*7: Vehicle category M1 models
*8: Vehicle category N1 models
*9: Vehicles with an automatic transmission
To distinguish the vehicle category, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Drawbar load 75 kg (165.3 lb.)
Towing capacityWith brake1ZR-FAE engine
1400 kg (3086.4 lb.)
2ZR-FAE engine
1600 kg (3527.3 lb.)
*4
1500 kg (3306.9 lb.)*5
3ZR-FAE engine
1800 kg (3968.3 lb.)
*4
1500 kg (3306.9 lb.)*5
1AD-FTV engine
1600 kg (3527.3 lb.)
2AD-FTV engine
1800 kg (3968.3 lb.)
2AD-FHV engine
1800 kg (3968.3 lb.)
*5
1600 kg (3527.3 lb.)*9
Without brake 500 kg (1102.3 lb.)

763 Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light
system .................................... 256
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 373
Dimension ................................ 724
Display
Trip information ..................... 241
Warning message ................. 616
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 519
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights .............. 470
Wattage................................. 748
Door lock
Back door ................................ 84
Side door................................. 72
Wireless remote control key.... 62
Doors
Back door ................................ 84
Door glasses ......................... 117
Door lock ..................... 39, 62, 72
Double locking system .......... 136
Side doors ............................... 72
Side mirrors........................... 114
Double locking system............ 136
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 188
Correct posture ..................... 146
Procedures............................ 184
Winter driving tips ................. 336
Driving position memory .......... 95
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 273
Electric power steering ........... 319
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery
is discharged ...................... 706Emergency brake signal ......... 319
Emergency flasher .................. 596
Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 668
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 706
If the engine will not start ...... 693
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 697
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................... 696
If the vehicle has discharged
battery ................................ 709
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 609
If the warning light turns on... 609
If the warning message is
displayed ............................ 616
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 705
If you cannot operate trunk
opener ................................ 704
If you have a flat
tire ..................... 640, 654, 668
If you lose your keys ............. 703
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 607
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls ................. 718
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 719
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................. 721
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 597
If your vehicle overheats ....... 714D
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*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to
““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

768 Alphabetical index
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Spark plug ................................ 738
Specifications .......................... 724
Speech command switch
*...... 443
Speed limiter ............................ 292
Speedometer ............................ 232
Steering
Adjustment ............................ 108
Column lock release ..... 203, 207
Steering wheel
audio switches .................... 431
Steering wheel position
memory................................. 95
Storage feature ........................ 473
Storage precautions ................ 334
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 719
Sun visors ................................ 481
Sunshade
Panoramic roof...................... 490
Rear ...................................... 493
Rear side............................... 494
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 596
Engine switch ................ 200, 205
Fog light switch ..................... 259
Hazard light switch ................ 596
Ignition switch ............... 200, 205
Light switches ....................... 252
Power window switch ............ 117
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 266
“SPORT” switch ............ 210, 216
Steering wheel
switches .............. 240, 431, 443
Window lock switch ............... 117
Wipers and washer
switch.......................... 261, 266Tachometer .............................. 232
Tail lights
Switch ................................... 252
Talk switch
*............................. 443
Telephone switch
*.................. 443
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .................................... 138
Engine immobilizer system ... 127
Tire inflation pressure ............. 549
Tires
Chains................................... 338
Checking ............................... 545
If you have a flat
tire ...................... 640, 654, 668
Inflation pressure .................. 549
Replacing ...................... 640, 654
Rotating tires......................... 545
Size ....................................... 743
Snow tires ............................. 336
Spare tire .............................. 640
Tools ......................... 640, 654, 668
“touch screen”
*...................... 375
Towing
Emergency towing ................ 598
Trailer towing ........................ 340
Toyota parking
assist-sensor ......................... 295
Traction control ....................... 319
TRC ........................................... 319
Trip information display.......... 241
Trip meter ................................. 232
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 489
Trunk handle ........................... 81
Trunk light ............................... 81
Trunk opener .......................... 80
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 576
Switch ................................... 226
Wattage ................................ 748
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