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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.
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■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.
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AVENSIS_OM_OM20C66E_(EE)The status B display can be reset.
Monochrome display:
Press and hold the TRIP switch on the steering wheel when the ECO ODO is
displayed on the multi-information display.
Color display:
Press and hold on the steering wheel when the Stop & Start system sta-
tus is displayed on the multi-information display.
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Multi-information display messages
When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system, when the
engine automatically restarts while stopped by the Stop & Start system, and
when the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start system and the shift lever is
shifted into a position other than N with the clutch pedal released, the follow-
ing messages are displayed on the multi-information display.
● When the engine cannot be stopped by the Stop & Start system (Color dis-
play)
Status B:
(Monochrome display)
(Color display) Displays the cumulative time that the
engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system from the previous reset until the
system is reset again.
MessageDetails/Actions
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature is high or
low.
→ Readily operates when the difference
between the set temperature and cabin
temperature is small.
• The windshield defogger is turned on.
• The power heater is turned on.
“For climate con-
trol”
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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”
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Driving assist systems
◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal
is depressed, when the system detects a panic stop situation.
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces.
◆VSC+ (Vehicle Stability Control+)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippery
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆TRC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the front wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery
roads.
◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on
an incline or slippery slope.
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following
systems operate automatically in response to various driving
situations. Be aware, however, that these systems are supple-
mentary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operat-
ing the vehicle.
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■Turning off both TRC and VSC systems
To turn the TRC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “TRC OFF” will be shown
on the multi-information display.
*
Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with a PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system), the pre-crash brake
assist and pre-crash braking func tions will also be disabled. (→P. 271)
■ When the message is displayed on th e multi-information display show-
ing that TRC has been disabled even if the VSC OFF switch has not been
pressed
TRC and hill-start assist control cannot be operated. Contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, TRC, VSC and
hill-start assist control systems
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the brake pedal
is depressed repeatedly, when the engine is started or just after the vehicle
begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has
occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRC and VSC systems
After turning the TRC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automatically
re-enabled in the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without a
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with a smart entry & start sys-
tem).
● If only the TRC system is turned off, the TRC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic re-enabling will
not occur when vehicle speed increases.
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Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur, refrain
from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine off. The
EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assist control will
operate;
●Multidrive: The shift lever is in a posit ion other than N or P (when starting off
forward/backward on an upward incline).
● Manual transmission: The shift lever is in a position other than R when start-
ing off forward on an upward incline or in R when starting off backward on
an upward incline.
● The vehicle is stopped.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
● The parking brake is not engaged.
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will be canceled in any of the following situations;
● Multidrive: The shift lever is shifted to N or P.
● Manual transmission: The shift lever is shifted to R when starting off forward
on an upward incline or from R when starting off backward on an upward
incline.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed.
● The parking brake is engaged.
● Approximately 2 seconds elapse after the brake pedal is released.
■ Operating conditions of emergency brake signal
When the following three conditions are met, the emergency brake signal will
operate:
●The emergency flashers are off.
● Actual vehicle speed is over 55 km/h (35 mph).
● The brake pedal is depressed in a manner that cause the system to judge
from the vehicle deceleration that this is a sudden braking operation.
■ Automatic system cancelation of emergency brake signal
The emergency brake signal will turn off in any of the following situations:
●The emergency flashers are turned on.
● The brake pedal is released.
● The system judges from the vehicle deceleration that is not a sudden brak-
ing operation.
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●Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
● Install the chains on the front tires.
● Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
■Tire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install the chains on the rear
tires.
● Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
manual.
Regulations on the use of tire chains
WARNING
■ Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
●Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
● Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
● Do not drive at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit spec-
ified for the snow tires being used.
● Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used or 50 km/h (30 mph), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.
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