2015 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual

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When trouble arises
ABS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator) Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer) Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
PCS warning light (if equipped)
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer does not
sound):
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-
ers, etc.
→ Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
(→ P. 253)
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera-
tional range
→ Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor
has cooled down sufficiently.
When the warning light is illuminated:
Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS
(Pre-Crash Safety system) is disabled or both are dis-
abled.
→ To enable the PCS, enab le both the VSC system and
PCS. ( →P. 256, 299)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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(Flashes)
“AFS OFF” indicator (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System).
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
(Flashes)
Stop & Start cancel indicator (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the Stop & Start system.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRC system; or
• The hill-start assist control system;
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRC system is
operating.
Low fuel level warning light Indicates that remaining fuel is about 9.0 L (2.4 gal., 2.0
Imp.gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*1
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts.
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) off.
(On the center panel)
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)
*1
Warn the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*2
Warns the driver to release parking brake.
→ Release the parking brake.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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When trouble arises
*1: Seat belt reminders:The seat belts reminder sounds to alert the driver and passengers that
any of the seat belts of the occupied seats is not fastened. The buzzer
sounds for 30 seconds after the vehicle has reached a speed of at least
20 km/h (12 mph). Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will
sound in a different tone for 90 more seconds.
*2: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately
5 km/h (3 mph) or more.
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 527
Tire pressure warning light (if equipped)
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( →P. 524)
• Flat tire ( →P. 544, 560)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the
light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pres-
sure is adjusted, have the system checked by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system ( →P. 525)
→ Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■ When the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with tire pres-
sure warning system)
Inspect the appearance of the tire to check that the tire is not punctured.
If the tire is punctured: →P. 544, 560
If the tire is not punctured:
Carry out the following procedure after the tire temperature has lowered suffi-
ciently.
● Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
● If the warning light does not go out even after several minutes, check that
the tire inflation pressure is at the specified level and carry out initialization.
(→ P. 460)
The warning light may come on again if the above operations are conducted
without first allowing the tire temperature to lower sufficiently.
■ The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pressure changes caused by temperature.
In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).
■ When using the spare tire (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire
pressure warning system. Also, if you r eplace a flat tire with the spare tire
after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
■ Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function prop-
erly (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
→ P. 466
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When trouble arises
■If the tire pressure warning light fre quently comes on after blinking for 1
minute (vehicles with tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles with-
out smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart
entry & start system), have it checked by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when you change between registered wheel sets, confirm the correct
wheel set has been selected.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
For some models, the malfunction indicator lamp will come on if the fuel tank
becomes completely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle imme-
diately. The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Front passenger detection sensor, seat belt reminder and warning
buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger detec-
tion sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning buzzer to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly.
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■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
■ If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with tire pressure
warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause a
loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire infla-
tion pressure immediately.
● If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure
adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires. If a tire
is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire repaired by the
nearest authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
● Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you
could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■ If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn ing system operates properly (vehi-
cles with tire pressure warning system)
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.
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5278-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If a war ning message is displayed
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning light comes on again after the following actions
have been performed, contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure The warning light may come on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
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5288-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system
→
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place
and contact any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Indicates a malfunction in the brake system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional
immediately.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dan-
gerous.
(If equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another
duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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