13Pictorial index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . P. 384, 391
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 613
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544, 560
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 602
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running
lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Cornering/fog light
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Stop lights
Back-up lights
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219, 225
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Rear fog light
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 490, Watts: P. 615)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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15Pictorial index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 242
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303
To prevent freezing (windshield wiper de-icer)
*1. . . . . . . P. 384, 391
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 427
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 601
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 613
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 303
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . . . P. 458
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 544, 560
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 602
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 590
Headlights/front position lights/daytime running
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Cornering/fog light
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Stop lights
Back-up lights
*2
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219, 225
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Rear fog light
*1, 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
4
5
6
7
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 490, Watts: P. 615)
*1: If equipped
*2: They may be located on the opposite side depending on the target region.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Odometer and trip meter display
Displays the following items.
●Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
●Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was
last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display differ-
ent distances independently.
●Maintenance required information (1WW and 2WW engines)
Displays the remaining distance until the engine oil should be changed.
If “-” is displayed before distance, it means oil maintenance is overdue.
Have the engine oil changed by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
• Displays the maintenance required information when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry &
start system) or in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry &
start system).
• Maintenance required information reset method ( →P. 449)
● Stop & Start system operation time (1WW and 2WW engines
with monochrome display)
Displays the amount of time the engine was stopped due to operation of
the Stop & Start system during the current trip.
●Stop & Start system total operation time (1WW and 2WW
engines with monochrome display)
Displays the total amount of time that the engine has been stopped due
to operation of the Stop & Start system since the system was last reset.
●Stop & Start system operation time (1WW and 2WW engines
with color display)
Displays the elapsed time after the engine is stopped until it is re-started
by the Stop & Start system.
●Instrument panel light control display (vehicles with monochrome
display)
Displays the meter light control display.
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
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1974-1. Before driving
4
Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C20E_(EE)NOTICE
■
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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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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Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition
(→ P. 453)•Warm water• Baking soda•Grease
• Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)
Engine coolant
level ( →P. 451)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high qual-
ity ethylene glycol based non-silicate, non-amine,
non-nitrite and non-borate c oolant with long-life
hybrid organic acid technology. Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Premium Long Life Coolant 1WW/ 2WW” or equivalent. “Toyota Genuine Premium Long
Life Coolant 1WW/2WW” concentrated product
always needs to be mixed as 50% coolant and 50%
deionized water.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for
usage of any other approved engine coolant of
matching quality.
• Funnel (used only for adding coolant)
Engine oil level
(→ P. 446)
XGasoline engine
• Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
XDiesel engine
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil 5W-30 Premium Fuel
Economy for 1WW/2WW engines”.
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional, for
usage of any other approved engine oil of matching
quality.
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)
Fuses ( →P. 485)• Fuse with same amperage rating as original
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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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