2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual (in English)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the parking brake cannot be released
Releasing the parking brake manually (sedan)
Lift the luggage mat. (P. 499)
Take out the parking brake release tool from the trunk.
(P. 640, 668)
In the event that the battery is discharged or switch operation does
not release the parking brake, the parking brake can be released
manually using the procedure below. This procedure should be per-
formed only if necessary, such as in an emergency.
If the switch cannot be operated even when the battery is normal, the
parking brake system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Before releasing the parking brake manually
Vehicles with a Multidrive or automatic transmission: Shift the
shift lever to “P”.
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to “1”
or “R”.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position.
Check that the parking brake indicator is off.
Chock the tires.
Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
STEP1
STEP2

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AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Turn over the left side floor mat
in the trunk.
Remove or break the seal cover-
ing the releasing hole.
Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, making
sure that it does not move when
your hand is released, and turn it
clockwise until the clutch sound
is heard. (approx. 600 revolu-
tions, approx. 20 minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing
tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake,
make sure to remove the release
tool and place it in the tool tray.
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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When trouble arises
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Releasing the parking brake manually (wagon)
Take out the parking brake release tool from the luggage com-
partment. (P. 654, 668)
Lift the left side deck board. (P. 502)
Turn over the luggage box cap.
Remove or break the seal cover-
ing the releasing hole.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

700 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_OM_OM20B88E_(EE)Push the parking brake release
tool in as far as it will go, making
sure that it does not move when
your hand is released, and turn it
clockwise until the clutch sound
is heard. (approx. 600 revolu-
tions, approx. 20 minutes)
It spins free if rotate the releasing
tool in counterclockwise direction.
After releasing the parking brake,
make sure to remove the release
tool and place it in the tool tray.
STEP5
When the seal is damaged
The seal needs to replace by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the trunk/luggage compartment has flooded with water when the seal has
been broken or is missing (for example, if the vehicle has been left outside in
the rain with the trunk lid open or removed), the parking brake system will
need to be replaced.
Manual operation of the parking brake
The parking brake cannot be set manually.

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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. 9 3 )
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.
STEP1
STEP2