2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS fuse

4967-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Checking and replacing fuses
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without
smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start
system).
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid off.
Driver’s side instrument panel: type A fuse box (left-hand drive
vehicles)
Remove the lid.
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may
have blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as nec-
essary.
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Maintenance and care
Driver’s side instrument panel: type B fuse box (left-hand drive
vehicles)
Remove the coin box.
Passenger’s side instrument panel: type A fuse box (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Remove the cover.
Remove the lid.

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Passenger’s side instrument panel: type B fuse box (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Open the glove box. Slide off the
damper.
Push in each side of the glove box
to disconnect the claws.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
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Maintenance and care
Check if the fuse has blown.
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type A and B
Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the fuse box lid.
Type C and D
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.4
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Ty pe AType B
Ty pe CType D

5007-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■After a fuse is replaced
● If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may
need replacement. ( P. 501)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
WARNING
■ To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
● Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
● Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
● Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer, as soon as possible.

5868-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the engine will not start
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded. (gasoline engine)
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
( P. 209, 212)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( P. 7 8 )
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● The battery may be discharged. (P. 595)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 587)
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed ( P. 209, 212), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the personal/interior lights
and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume
The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart entry &
start system)

649Alphabetical index
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Front position lights
Light switch ........................... 233
Wattage................................. 625
Front seats ............................... 166
Adjustment ............................ 166
Cleaning ................................ 440
Correct driving posture............ 32
Driving position memory ....... 170
Head restraints...................... 172
Seat heaters.......................... 407
Seat position memory ........... 170
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 508
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 625
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 611
Fuel filter ............................... 467
Fuel gauge ............................ 105
Fuel pump shut off system .... 529
Gas station information ......... 660
Information ............................ 626
Refueling ............................... 248
Type ...................................... 611
Warning light ......................... 532
Fuel consumption
information............................. 117
Fuel filler door .......................... 248
Refueling ............................... 248
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened ............... 250
Fuel filter................................... 467
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 529
Fuses ........................................ 496Gas station information .......... 660
Gauges ..................................... 104
Gear Shift Indicator ................. 226
Glove box ................................. 413
Glove box light......................... 413
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 360
Head restraint .......................... 172
Headlight cleaner..................... 243
Headlights ................................ 233
Adaptive front-lighting
system ................................ 235
Automatic headlight
leveling ............................... 240
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 278
Follow me home system ....... 237
Light switch ........................... 233
Manual headlight leveling ..... 236
Replacing light bulbs..... 503, 515
Wattage ................................ 625
Heaters
Air conditioning
system ........................ 392, 398
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 398
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 392
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 394, 401
Power heater ........................ 405
Seat heaters ......................... 407
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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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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
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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
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*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.