2015 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “↑UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Toyota Service Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
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XLeft-hand drive vehiclesXRight-hand drive vehicles
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NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditi oning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
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4827-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Wireless remote control/electronic key batter y
●Flathead screwdriver
● Small Phillips-head screwdriver
● Lithium battery
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: CR2016
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: CR1632
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
Lift the cover.
Insert the screw driver in the slot
and push down.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the cover.
Insert the screw driver in the bot-
tom of the key and push down.
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
You will need the following items:
Replacing the battery
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4837-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the “+”
terminal facing up.
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4847-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■If the key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart entry & start system and wireless remote control will not function
properly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use the following types of lithium battery
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: CR2016
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: CR1632
●Batteries can be purchased at any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
WARNING
■ Removed battery and other parts
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child, they can cause choking.
Keep away from children. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
■ Certification for the smart entry & start system
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUC-
TIONS
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend the battery terminals.
● Please perform this operation in a clean environment to avoid garbage, oil,
etc. insertion in the key.
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4857-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system).
Open the fuse box cover.
XEngine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
XDriver’s side instrument panel: type A fuse box (left-hand drive
vehicles)
Remove the lid.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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4867-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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XDriver’s side instrument panel: type B fuse box (left-hand drive
vehicles)
Remove the coin box.
XPassenger’s side instrument panel: type A fuse box (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Remove the cover.
Remove the lid.
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XPassenger’s side instrument panel: type B fuse box (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Open the glove box. Slide off the
damper.
Push in each side of the glove box
to disconnect the claws.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
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4887-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check if the fuse has blown.Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B
Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.4
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XTy pe AXType B
XTy pe CXType D
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