
2974-6. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)
■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. 230)
• The hood is closed. ( →P. 298)
• 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.
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 297 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM

2984-6. Using the driving support systems
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)■
Automatic engine start function
●In the following circumstances, the engine will automatically restart when
the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (In order to have the
engine stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive the vehicle once.)
• The air conditioning system is turned on.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
• The power heater is turned on.
• The parking brake switch is pulled. ( →P. 230)
• The steering wheel is operated.
• The driver’s seat belt is unfastened.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The Stop & Start cancel switch is pressed.
• The vehicle starts to roll on an incline.
● In the following circumstances, the engine may automatically restart when
the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system. (In order to have the
engine stopped by the Stop & Start system again, drive the vehicle once.)
• The brake pedal is pumped or strongly depressed.
• The air conditioning system is being used.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged.
■ Parking brake
●Even if the automatic engine restart conditions are met while the parking
brake is engaging, the engine does not immediately restart. The engine
restarts when the parking brake is engaged.
● If the parking brake switch is pressed while the engine is restarting, the
engine restart may be canceled. If the operation was canceled, the engine
restarts when the parking brake is engaged.
■ Hood
●If the hood is opened while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start sys-
tem, the engine cannot be restarted by the Stop & Start system or the auto-
matic engine start function. Shift the shift lever to N and restart the engine
with the engine switch operation. ( →P. 209, 212)
● Even if the hood is closed after the engine is started with the hood open, the
Stop & Start system does not operate. Close the hood, turn the engine
switch off, wait for a while, and then start the engine.
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 298 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM

3014-6. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)
■The Stop & Start system protection feature
Vehicles without a smart entry & st art system: When an excessively loud
sound is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be auto-
matically cut off in order to reduce battery consumption.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch to the “LOCK” position then to the
“ACC” or “ON” position re -enables the audio system.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system: When an excessively loud sound
is being projected by the audio system, the audio system may be automati-
cally cut off in order to reduce battery consumption.
If this occurs, turning the engine switch off then to ACCESSORY mode or
IGNITION ON mode re-enables the audio system.
■ Replacing battery
→ P. 597
■ Displaying the Stop & Start system status
●Color display only: Operation status of Stop & Start system will be displayed
on the multi-information display.
● Operation status of the Stop & Start system can be displayed on the multi-
information display.
Monochrome display:
Press the TRIP switch on the steering wheel. ( →P. 107)
Color display:
Select (Drive information) from the menu icons ( →P. 1 1 1 )
Displays the current engine stop time.
(The time that engine is stopped by the
Stop & Start system.)
Status A:
(Monochrome display)(Color display) Displays the cumulative time that the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system from when the engine is started
until the engine is stopped.
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 301 Wednesday, June 15, 20
16 4:07 PM

3034-6. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)
“Battery charging”
• The battery charge amount may be low.
→Engine stop is temporarily prohibited
to prioritize charging of the battery, but
if the engine is operated for a short
while, engine stop is allowed.
• A refresh charge may be occurring (Exam- ples: A short time after replacing the bat-
tery, removing battery terminals, etc.)
→ After a refresh charge of approximately
5 to 40 minutes completes, the system
can be operated.
• The engine may have been started with the hood opened.
→ Close the hood, turn the engine switch
off, wait for a while, and then start the
engine.
• The battery may be cold.
→ Operating the engine for a short while
allows the system to recover due to
the temperature increase in the engine
compartment.
• The battery may be extremely hot.
→ If the engine is stopped and the engine
compartment is allowed to cool suffi-
ciently, the system recovers.
MessageDetails/Actions
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 303 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM

3044-6. Using the driving support systems
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)●
When the engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start
system (Color display)
● When the shift lever is shifted into a position other than N with the clutch
pedal released while the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system
“For brake
system”
• The brake booster load decreased.
• The vehicle is operated at a high elevation.
→ When a predetermined load is gener-
ated by the brake booster, the system
recovers.
“Driver seat belt
unbuckled”The driver seat belt is not fastened.
“Bonnet open”The hood is opened.
MessageDetails/Actions
• The air conditioning system is turned on or
the air conditioning is being used.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
• The power heater is turned on.
“For brake
system”
The brake pedal is strongly depressed fur-
ther or pumped.
→ When a predetermined load is gener-
ated from the brake booster by driving
the vehicle, the system recovers.
“Battery charging”
The battery charge amount may be low.
→The engine is restarted to prioritize
battery charging. Operating the engine
for a short while allows the system to
recover.
“Steering wheel
turned”The steering wheel is turned.
“Driver seat belt
unbuckled”The driver seat belt is not fastened.
MessageActions
“Stop & Start system active.
Shift to N and depress
clutch to restart.”
→ Shift the shift lever to N and depress
the clutch pedal. The engine restarts.
MessageDetails/Actions
“For climate
control”
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 304 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM

3124-7. Driving tips
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)
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
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 312 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM

3205-1. Basic Operations
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is
operating.
WARNING
■ Certification for the CD player
This product is a class I laser product.
●Do not open the cover of the player or attempt to repair the unit by your-
self.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
● Laser power: No hazardous
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 320 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM

3305-3. Using the radio
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)
■EON (Enhanced Other Network) system (for traffic announcement func-
tion)
If the RDS station (with EON data) you are listening to is not broadcasting a
traffic information program and the audio system is in the TA (traffic
announcement) mode, the radio will be switched automatically to a station
broadcasting a traffic information program in the EON AF list when traffic
information begins.
■ When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at a ll times is difficult due to the continu-
ally changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and sur-
rounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● Sedan: The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain
clear radio reception, do not attach me tallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
● Short pole type antenna: The radio antennas are mounted inside the rear
quarter window and on the rear roof. To maintain clear radio reception, do
not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the antenna
wire mounted inside the rear quarter window. The rear roof antenna can be
removed from the base by turning.
● Shark fin type antenna: The radio antenna is mounted on the rear roof.
■ Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio
The optional radio antenna and tuner are necessary for the use of Digital
Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio.
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE).book Page 330 Wednesday, June 15, 20 16 4:07 PM