2015 TOYOTA AVENSIS brake fluid

17Pictorial index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108, 111
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 108, 111
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Parking brake switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522, 530
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Manual air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Audio system
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Navigation system/Multimedia system
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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23Pictorial index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Multi-information display . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 108, 111
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 108, 111
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Parking brake switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 522, 530
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Headlights/front position lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Front fog lights
*1/rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 456
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 508
Fuel filler door opener. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Hood lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Manual air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Automatic air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 391
Audio system
*1, 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 308
Navigation system/Multimedia system
*1, 2
*1: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with navigation system or a multimedia system, refer to “Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.
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1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
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If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire. ( →P. 544, 560)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have any authorized Toyota deale r or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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2884-6. Using the driving support systems
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■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions
are met:
• The clutch pedal is not being depressed.
• The shift lever is in N.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is -5 °C (23 °F) or higher.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The power heater is turned off.
• The parking brake is not in operation. ( →P. 229)
• The hood is closed. ( →P. 289)
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
● In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the Stop &
Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature
is high or low.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, or is undergoing a periodic recharge.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• The vehicle is stopped on an incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly, resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system to become excessively high.
• At high altitude.
• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high or low.
• The battery fluid temperature is excessively high or low.
• The battery was recently replaced or the battery terminals were recently
disconnected.
When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and
restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.
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4-7. Driving tips
Driving
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Winter driving tips
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-
tures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the battery.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire
chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains match
the size of the tires.
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Before driving the vehicle
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4347-2. Maintenance
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■Where to go for maintenance service?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the highest possible condition, Toyota rec-
ommends that maintenance service operations as well as other inspections
and repairs be carried out by authorized Toyota dealers or repairers or other
duly qualified and equipped professionals. For repairs and services covered
by your warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, who will
use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any difficulties you may encounter.
There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota dealers or repair-
ers for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network
will be able to expertly assist you with any difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional service department will perform all of the scheduled maintenance on
your vehicle-reliably and economically due to their experience with Toyota
vehicles.
■ Does your vehicle need repair?
Be on the alert for changes in performance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
● Appreciable loss of power
● Strange engine noises
● A fluid leak under the vehicle (However, water dripping from the air condi-
tioning after use is normal.)
● Change in exhaust sound (This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
● Flat-looking tires, excessive tire squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
● Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road
● Strange noises related to suspension movement
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal, pedal almost
touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
● Engine coolant temperature c ontinually higher than normal
If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible. Your vehicle may need adjustment or repair.
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4387-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
● Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with
clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
■ When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
XVehicles without smart entry & start system
Be sure the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position.
With the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( →P. 453)
XVehicles with smart entry & start system
Be sure the engine switch is off.
With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may
automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant tem-
perature is high. ( →P. 453)
■ Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in the eyes.
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4397-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
■ If the brake fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.
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