2014 TOYOTA AVENSIS trunk release

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ............ 596
If your vehicle
needs to be towed ............ 597
If you think something is
wrong ................................ 607
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) .............. 6085-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 609
If a warning message is
displayed .......................... 616
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for sedan) ................... 640
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon) .................. 654
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit) ..... 668
If the engine will not start ... 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ................ 696
If the parking brake
cannot be released .......... 697
If you lose your keys .......... 703
If you cannot operate the trunk
opener (sedan)................. 704
If you cannot operate the back
door opener (wagon)........ 705
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ......... 706
If the battery is
discharged ....................... 709
If your vehicle overheats .... 714
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................. 718
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 719
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 721
5When trouble arises

5When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 596
If your vehicle
needs to be towed .......... 597
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 607
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) ............ 608
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 609
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 616
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a
spare tire for sedan) ....... 640
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with a spare
tire for wagon)................. 654If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with
emergency tire
puncture repair kit).......... 668
If the engine will not
start................................. 693
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” ............... 696
If the parking brake
cannot be released ......... 697
If you lose your keys ......... 703
If you cannot operate the
trunk opener (sedan) ...... 704
If you cannot operate the
back door opener
(wagon)........................... 705
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ....... 706
If the battery is
discharged ...................... 709
If your vehicle overheats ... 714
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls (diesel
engine)............................ 718
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 719
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ...................... 721

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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

698 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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

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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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

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”.

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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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