2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS sensor

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle .............. 184
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)......... 200
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
entry & start system)......... 205
Multidrive ............................ 209
Automatic transmission....... 215
Manual transmission ........... 222
Turn signal lever ................. 226
Parking brake...................... 227
Horn .................................... 231
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 232
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 235
Multi-information display ..... 2392-3. Operating the
lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 252
Fog light switch .................. 259
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................. 261
Rear window wiper and
washer (wagon) ............... 266
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 267
Dynamic radar cruise
control .............................. 273
Speed limiter ...................... 292
Toyota parking
assist-sensor .................... 295
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 300
LKA (Lane-Keeping
Assist) .............................. 310
Driving assist systems........ 319
PCS (Pre-Crash Safety) ..... 325
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 334
Winter driving tips............... 336
Trailer towing...................... 340
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Inside rear view mirror P. 111
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 490
Vanity mirrors P. 482
Sun visors *2 P. 481
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 148
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Overhead console  P. 476
Personal lights P. 472
Personal/interior lights P. 471
Intrusion sensor cancel switch  P. 139
Microphone *1 P. 443
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
*2: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur. (P. 178)
Assist grips P. 495

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“LKA” switch 
Headlight leveling dial

P. 310
P. 254
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 114
Speed limiter switch  P. 292
Toyota parking assist-sensor
switch
 P. 295
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 108
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever

P. 108
“AFS OFF” switch  P. 253
VSC OFF switch P. 320
Coin box P. 480
Fuel filler door opener P. 121
: If equipped
*: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.

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Inside rear view mirror P. 111
Panoramic roof shade switch (wagon)  P. 490
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
*2
P. 482
P. 481
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 148
Personal lights P. 472
Personal/interior lights
Microphone
*1
P. 471
P. 443
Intrusion sensor cancel switch 
Overhead console

P. 139
P. 476
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a “touch screen”, refer to ““touch screen” Owner’s Manual”.
*2: NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur. (P. 178)
Assist grips P. 495

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
(right-hand drive vehicles)
Paddle shift switches  P. 211, 217
Talk switch * P. 443
“DISP” switch 
P. 240
Cruise control switch  P. 267, 273
Audio remote control
switches
P. 431
Telephone switches *
“DISP” switch

P. 443
P. 240
Toyota parking
assist-sensor
switch
 P. 295
Distance switch 
P. 273
Tilt and telescopic steering
control switch
 P. 108Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever
 P. 108

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Unlocking and locking the doors and trunk/back door (front door
handles only)
Grip the handle to unlock.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors and trunk/back door
cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds
after they are locked.
Touch the sensor area to lock.
Unlocking and locking the trunk/back door
Press the unlock button to
unlock.
Lock the trunk/back door again
when you leave the vehicle. They
will not lock automatically after
they have been opened and then
closed.

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors and trunk/back door
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
When the door cannot be locked using the topside sensor area
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 706)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.

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When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Sedan: If a metallic object is placed on the package tray
Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the smart entry & start system is disabled in
order to prevent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
When the smart entry & start system has not been used for 5 days or
more
When the electronic key has been left within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.
The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
(P. 62) or the mechanical key. (P. 706)