2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS power steering

2174-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from running the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When the engine switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota author ized repairer, or any reliable repairer,
immediately.
■ When the electronic key battery is depleted
 P. 592
The green indicator light on the engine
switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch again while turn-
ing the steering wheel left and right.
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it briefly
3 times or more in succession. ( P. 519)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2974-6. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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■Operating conditions
●The Stop & Start system is operational when all of the following conditions
are met:
• The clutch pedal is not being depressed.
• The shift lever is in N.
• The engine is adequately warmed up.
• The outside temperature is -5C (23F) or higher.
• The windshield defogger is off.
• The power heater is turned off.
• The parking brake is not in operation. (P. 230)
• The hood is closed. (P. 298)
• The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
• The driver’s door is closed.
●In the following circumstances the engine may not be stopped by the Stop &
Start system. This is not a malfunction of the Stop & Start system.
• The air conditioning system is being used when the ambient temperature
is high or low.
• The battery is not sufficiently charged, or is undergoing a periodic
recharge.
• The brake booster vacuum is low.
• The vehicle is stopped on an incline.
• The steering wheel is being operated
• Due to traffic or other circumstances the vehicle is stopped repeatedly,
resulting in the amount of time the engine is stopped by the Stop & Start
system to become excessively high.
• At high altitude.
• The engine coolant temperature is extremely high or low.
• The battery fluid temperature is excessively high or low.
• The battery was recently replaced or the battery terminals were recently
disconnected.
When the above conditions improve, the Stop & Start system will stop and
restart the engine from the next time the vehicle is stopped.

2984-6. Using the driving support systems
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■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.

3024-6. Using the driving support systems
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(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”

3044-6. Using the driving support systems
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)●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”

3064-6. Using the driving support systems
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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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5-1. Basic Operations
Audio system
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Steering wheel audio switches
Vo lu m e swi tc h
• Increases/decreases volume
• Press and hold: Continuously
increases/decreases volume
“MODE” switch
• Turns the power on, selects
audio source
• Press and hold this switch to
mute or pause the current
operation. To cancel the
mute or pause, press and
hold the switch again.
Radio mode:
• Press: Select a radio station
• Press and hold: Seek up/down
CD, MP3/WMA disc, Bluetooth®, iPod or USB mode:
• Press: Select a track/file/song
• Press and hold: Select a folder or album (MP3/WMA disc,
Bluetooth® or USB)
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on
the steering wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or
navigation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with
the audio system or navigation system.
Operating the audio system using the steering wheel switches
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WARNING
■ To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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5208-1. Essential information
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Vehicles with smart entry &
start system: To stop the
engine, press and hold the
engine switch for 2 consecutive
seconds or more, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in suc-
cession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Press and hold for 2 seconds
or more, or press briefly
3 times or more
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WARNING
■ If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Never attempt to remove the
key, as doing so will lock the steering wheel.
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