2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS alarm

1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures according to the warning message shown on the
multi-information display. (P. 537)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 seconds
Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compart-
ment or trunk/luggage com-
partment
Retrieve the electronic
key and lock the doors
again
Tried to exit the vehicle and
lock the doors without first
turning the engine switch offTurn the engine switch
off and lock the doors
again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 5
secondsTried to lock the vehicle
while a door, trunk or back
door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
Interior alarm
pings continuously
The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s door
was open (or the driver’s
door was opened while the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode)
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door
The engine switch was
turned off while the driver’s
door was open
Close the driver’s door
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously
When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON or ACCES-
SORY mode, an attempt
was made to open the door
and exit the vehicle, and the
shift lever was not in P
Shift the shift lever to P
and turn the engine
switch off

1513-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle,
the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be difficulties
receiving signal from the key. (P. 593)
Interior and exte-
rior alarms sound
continuously
When the engine switch is in
IGNITION ON or ACCES-
SORY mode, the driver’s
door was closed after the
electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle, and the
shift lever was not in P
Shift the shift lever to P,
turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door again
Interior alarm
pings once
The electronic key battery is
lowReplace the electronic
key battery
Tried to start the engine
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not function-
ing normally
Start the engine with
the electronic key pres-
ent
*
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times
The driver’s door was
closed after the electronic
key was carried outside the
vehicle, and the engine
switch was not turned off
Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the door
while the engine switch was
not off
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure

1543-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m (6 ft.)
of the vehicle.
■To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)
■If the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 592)
●Starting the engine: P. 593
■Customization
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 629)
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 121, 592)
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 593
●Stopping the engine: P. 214

5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Vehicles with Multidrive: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and apply
the brakes.
Vehicles with manual transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in
N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds,
keeping the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) depressed.
In the event that the engine switch still cannot be operated, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission) and press the
engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced imm ediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 493)
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 8 9 )
Starting the engine
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5958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Confirm that the key is being
carried.
When connecting the jumper
(or booster) cables, depending
on the situation, the alarm may
activate and doors locked.
( P. 9 1 )
Open the hood. ( P. 450)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Gasoline engine
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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643What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 89)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the
engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 537)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 530, 537.
●Vehicles without spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and repair the flat tire temporarily with the
emergency tire puncture repair kit. (P. 554)
●Vehicles with spare tire
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
(P. 570)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 603)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds (if equipped)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

644Alphabetical index
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Alphabetical index
A/C..................................... 392, 398
Air conditioning filter.............. 491
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 398
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 392
ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) .................................. 306
Function ................................ 306
Warning light ......................... 531
AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System) .................................. 235
Warning light ......................... 532
Air conditioning filter .............. 491
Air conditioning
system ............................ 392, 398
Air conditioning filter.............. 491
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 398
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 392
Airbag manual on-off
system ...................................... 52Airbags ....................................... 39
Airbag manual on-off
system .................................. 52
Airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Airbag precautions for your
child ...................................... 41
Airbag warning light .............. 530
Correct driving posture ........... 32
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions........................... 41
General airbag precautions .... 41
Locations of airbags................ 39
Modification and disposal of
airbags.................................. 45
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 41
SRS airbags............................ 39
Alarm .......................................... 89
Alarm ...................................... 89
Warning buzzer..................... 530
Antenna
Smart entry & start system ... 148
Radio ............................ 330, 436
Anti-lock brake system .......... 306
Function ................................ 306
Warning light ......................... 531
Armrest ..................................... 429
Assist grips .............................. 433
Audio input....... 322, 342, 351, 359
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655Alphabetical index
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LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ........ 272
Light switches ....................... 233
Meter control switches .......... 112
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 179
Odometer/trip meter button ... 107
Paddle shift switches .... 221, 222
Panoramic roof shade
switch.................................. 431
Power door lock switch ......... 135
Power heater switch.............. 405
Power window switch ............ 182
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 247
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch......... 394, 401
“SPORT” switch .................... 220
Talk switch
*
Telephone switches .............. 366
TRC OFF switch ................... 307
Trunk opener switch.............. 139
VSC OFF switch ................... 307
Window lock switch ............... 182
Wipers and washer
switch.......................... 243, 247
Tachometer .............................. 105
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ............. 515
Wattage................................. 625Talk switch
*
Telephone switch*.................. 366
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 89
Double locking system ............ 87
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Intrusion sensor ...................... 92
Tire inflation pressure
Maintenance data ................. 623
Warning light ......................... 533
Tire pressure warning
system
Function ................................ 470
Initializing .............................. 470
Installing tire pressure
warning valves and
transmitters......................... 470
Registering ID codes ............ 472
Warning light ......................... 533
Tires .......................................... 468
Chains................................... 313
Checking ............................... 468
If you have a flat
tire .............................. 570, 554
Inflation pressure .................. 486
Replacing .............................. 570
Rotating tires......................... 468
Size ....................................... 623
Snow tires ............................. 312
Spare tire .............. 571, 572, 623
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 470
Warning light ......................... 533
Tools ......................... 571, 572, 556
Top strap .................................... 76
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*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.