2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS automatic transmission

2314-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■Automatic apply function (vehicles with manual transmission)
To prevent the parking brake from being left accidentally unapplied, the park-
ing brake will be applied automatically under the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped.
●The engine switch is turned to the “ACC” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
■Automatic apply mode (vehicles with manual transmission)
Automatic apply function (mode) is initially set to ON, but it can be switched
between ON and OFF as the situation demands.
●Switching automatic apply mode from ON to OFF:
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
●Switching automatic apply mode from OFF to ON:
Stop the vehicle in a horizontal condition and switch the engine switch to
the “ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNI-
TION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Push and hold the parking brake switch for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will go off.
●Temporary cancelation of the automatic apply function is available for spe-
cific circumstances (car wash, towing vehicle, etc.).
To temporarily cancel the automatic apply function of the parking brake, pull
the parking brake switch at the same time as you are switching off the vehi-
cle.
When switch is being pulled for 5 seconds or more, automatic apply mode
changes from ON to OFF.
■Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.Pull and hold the parking brake switch
for 5 seconds or more
The Auto P-off indicator light will illu-
minate.
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3094-6. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■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 position 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.

651Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)
Language (multi-information
display) ................................... 631
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 272
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 450
Hood lock release lever ........ 450
Shift lever ...................... 219, 226
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wiper lever .................... 243, 247
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 233
Replacing light bulbs ............. 513
Wattage................................. 625
Light
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 278
Door courtesy lights .............. 409
Engine switch light ................ 409
Fog light switch ..................... 241
Follow me home system ....... 237
Headlight switch .................... 233
Illuminated entry system ....... 411
Interior lights ......................... 410
Interior light list ...................... 409
Luggage compartment
light ..................................... 144
Personal lights ...................... 410
Replacing light bulbs ............. 501
Trunk light ............................ 140
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Vanity lights........................... 427
Wattage................................. 625
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 501
Wattage................................. 625Lock steering column ..... 210, 217
Luggage compartment
Auxiliary box ......................... 421
Cargo hooks ......................... 420
Extending a space ................ 430
Luggage cover ...................... 422
Separation net ...................... 424
Luggage cover ......................... 422
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 446
Maintenance data ................. 606
Maintenance requirements ... 443
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 530
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 392
Manual headlight leveling
dial .......................................... 236
Manual transmission ............... 226
Meter
Indicators ................................ 98
Instrument cluster light
control......................... 106, 114
Meters ................................... 104
Multi-information
display ........................ 108, 111
Warning lights ....................... 530
Warning messages ............... 537
Microphone .............................. 363
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 176
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 394, 401
Outside rear view mirrors...... 179
Vanity mirrors........................ 427
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654Alphabetical index
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 238
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 278
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 272
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 245
Service reminder
indicators ................................ 98
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .............. 224
Manual transmission ............. 226
Multidrive............................... 219
Shift lock system ..................... 224
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 132
Side mirrors.............................. 179
Adjusting and folding............. 179
Heaters ......................... 394, 401
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 513
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 625
Smart entry & start system ..... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry function ........ 132, 139, 143
Starting the engine ................ 212
Snow tires................................. 312
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 623
Storage location ............ 571, 572
Spark plug ................................ 619
Specifications .......................... 606
Speed limiter ............................ 292
Speedometer ............................ 105Sport mode............................... 220
SRS airbags ............................... 39
Steering lock .................... 210, 217
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 174
Audio switches ...................... 321
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Meter control switches .......... 112
Telephone switches .............. 366
Stop/tail lights .......................... 515
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ....... 307
Replacing light bulbs............. 515
Wattage ................................ 625
Storage feature ........................ 412
Storage precautions ................ 412
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 603
Sun visors ................................ 427
Switch
Audio remote control
switches.............................. 321
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 278
Cruise control switch............. 289
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Door lock switch.................... 135
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 170
Emergency flasher switch ..... 518
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 241
Intrusion sensor cancel
switch ................................... 92
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212