2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS key

640What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer. (P. 122)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately. (P. 122)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 493)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P. 215)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (P. 123, 152)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 136)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

641What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with Multidrive
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 0 9 )
●Vehicles with manual transmission
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 209)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 595)
●Vehicles with Multidrive
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 212)
●Vehicles with manual transmission
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal?
( P. 212)
●Vehicles with Multidrive
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 1 2 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 149)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 592)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 595)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 224)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 224)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with Multidrive)

642What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without smart entry & start system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 1 0 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 217)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 182)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 216)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 532)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 230)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 530, 537)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

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Audio system*......................... 318
Antenna................................. 330
Audio input ............................ 359
AUX port ............................... 359
Bluetooth
® audio ................... 374
CD player .............................. 331
iPod ....................................... 342
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 331
Optimal use ........................... 323
Portable music player ........... 322
Radio..................................... 325
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 321
USB memory......................... 351
Audio system
(with navigation system)
*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 491
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 398
Automatic headlight
leveling system...................... 240
Automatic High Beam ............. 278
Automatic light control
system .................................... 238
AUX port
*................................. 322
Auxiliary box ............................ 421
Back door ................................. 143
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 121
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 509, 510
Wattage................................. 625Battery
Battery checking ................... 463
If the battery is discharged.... 595
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Replacing .............................. 597
Bluetooth
®*............................. 384
Audio system ........................ 374
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 360
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth
® device............... 367
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 368
Wireless communication ....... 360
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 374
Bluetooth® phone*
(audio system) ....................... 360
Deleting the call history......... 371
Making a call ......................... 378
Managing speed dials ........... 371
Managing the contacts.......... 372
Phone settings ...................... 368
Receiving a call..................... 380
Speaking on the phone ......... 381
Bottle holders .......................... 415
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 622
Parking brake........................ 230
Warning light ................. 530, 531
Warning message ................. 537
Brake assist ............................. 306
Break-in tips ............................. 189
Brightness control
Instrument light
control......................... 106, 114
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*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Care
Aluminum wheels .................. 437
Exterior.................................. 436
Interior ................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Cargo capacity ......................... 198
Cargo hooks ..................... 418, 420
CD player
*................................ 331
Chains ....................................... 313
Child restraint system ............... 55
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid
anchor................................... 69
Fixing the top strap ................. 76
Types of child restraint system
installation method................ 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 76
Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 145
Battery precautions ....... 465, 598
Child-protectors..................... 136
Child restraint system ............. 55
Child restraint system
precautions ........................... 62
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 432
Power window lock switch .... 182
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 495
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 407Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 436, 440
Aluminum wheels.................. 437
Exterior ................................. 436
Interior................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Clock ......................................... 105
Clutch ....................................... 622
Warning message ................. 540
Coat hooks ............................... 433
Coin box ................................... 417
Condenser ................................ 463
Console box ............................. 414
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 461
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Cooling system ........................ 461
Engine overheating ............... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 289
Warning message ................. 539
Cup holders.............................. 415
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 629
Daytime running light
system .................................... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 394, 401
Rear window ................. 394, 401
Windshield .................... 394, 401
Dimension ................................ 606
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Display
Drive information ........... 108, 112
Fuel consumption
information .......................... 117
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 273
Multi-information
display ........................ 108, 111
Trip information ..................... 117
Warning message ................. 537
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 446
Door courtesy lights ................ 409
Wattage................................. 625
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system ................ 136
Back door .............................. 143
Door glasses ......................... 182
Door lock ............................... 132
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 179
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Side doors ............................. 132
Double locking system.............. 87
Drive information ............. 108, 112
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 532
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 189
Correct posture ....................... 32
Driving in the rain .................. 188
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Procedures............................ 186
Winter driving tips ................. 312
Driving position memory ........ 170
Driving position memory ....... 170
Memory recall function .......... 171Electric power steering
Function ................................ 306
Warning light ......................... 531
Warning message ................. 541
Electronic key
Battery-saving function ......... 152
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 592
Replacing the battery ............ 493
Emergency brake signal ......... 307
Emergency flashers ................ 518
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 530
If a warning light turns on...... 530
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 537
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 592
If the engine will not start ...... 586
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 588
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 595
If you have a flat
tire ............................. 570, 554
If you lose your keys ..... 122, 131
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 528
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 603
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 519
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 521
If your vehicle overheats ....... 600E
*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 515
Hill-start assist control ............ 306
Hood.......................................... 450
Warning buzzer ....................... 89
Hooks
Cargo hooks.................. 418, 420
Coat hooks ............................ 433
Retaining hooks
(floor mat) ............................. 30
Horn .......................................... 174
Identification
Engine ................................... 609
Vehicle .................................. 608
Idling time ................................. 189
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 209, 212
Auto power off function ......... 216
Changing the engine
switch mode........................ 215
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 210
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 519
Starting the engine ........ 209, 212
Ignition switch light
(engine switch light).............. 409
Illuminated entry system......... 411
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicators.................................... 98
Initialization
Engine oil maintenance
data..................................... 459
Items to initialize ................... 638
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 471Inside rear view mirror ............ 176
Instrument panel/
cluster light control....... 106, 114
Intercooler ................................ 463
Interior lights............................ 409
Switch ................................... 410
Wattage ................................ 625
Intrusion sensor ........................ 92
ISOFIX rigid anchors ........... 69, 75
Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 452
Vehicle-equipped
jack ..................... 571, 572, 556
Jack handle .............. 571, 572, 556
Jam protection function
Panoramic roof shade........... 431
Power windows ..................... 183
Keyless entry
Smart entry &
start system ........................ 148
Wireless remote control ........ 121
Keys .......................................... 120
Battery-saving function ......... 152
Electronic key ....................... 120
Engine switch................ 209, 212
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 592
If you lose your keys ............. 122
Key number plate.................. 120
Keyless entry ........................ 121
Keys ...................................... 120
Mechanical key ..................... 120
Replacing the battery ............ 493
Warning buzzer..................... 150
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 121
Knee airbag ................................ 39
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Radiator .................................... 463
Radio
*....................................... 325
Radio data system (RDS)
*...... 329
Rear fog light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 515
Switch ................................... 241
Wattage................................. 625
Rear passenger’s seat belt
reminder ................................. 532
Rear seat
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 168
Rear turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 511, 512
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 625
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 179
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defogger .... 394, 401
Rear window wiper .................. 247
Refueling .................................. 248
Capacity ................................ 611
Fuel types ............................. 611
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 250
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ............... 250
Replacing
Electronic key battery............ 493
Fuses .................................... 496
Light bulbs............................. 501
Tires ...................................... 570
Wireless remote control
battery................................. 493
Reset the maintenance data ... 459
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 284Seat belts.................................... 34
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 35
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 441
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 36
How to wear your seat belt ..... 34
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 36
Pregnant women, proper seat
belt use ................................. 37
Reminder light and
buzzer................................. 532
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 35
SRS warning light ................. 530
Seat heaters ............................. 407
Seat position memory ............. 170
Seats
Adjustment ............................ 166
Adjustment
precautions......................... 167
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 55
Cleaning................................ 440
Driver’s seat position
memory .............................. 170
Folding down the rear
seatbacks ........................... 168
Head restraint ....................... 172
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 32
Seat heaters ......................... 407
Seat position memory ........... 170
RS
*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.