2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS towing

2944-6. Using the driving support systems
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WARNING
■To avoid operating the speed limiter by mistake
Keep the speed limiter switch off when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for speed limiter
Do not use the speed limiter in either of the following situations.
Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause a
serious or fatal accident.
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
● When towing a trailer or emergency towing

4166-3. Using the storage features
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■The front cup holder (type B) can be moved
■ When storing a bottle in the bottle holder
● Close the cap.
● The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
The position can be altered by sliding
back and forth.
WARNING
● Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup hold-
ers. Even when the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup hold-
ers.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
● Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders.
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, other items may be thrown
out of the holders and cause injury.
NOTICE
● To prevent damage, stow the rear cup holders before stowing the armrest.
● Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the
bottle holders. The contents may spill and glasses may break.

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Interior features
■Removing the luggage cover
The luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure
below.
Pull the release lever
Lift up
■Stowing the luggage cover (vehicles without deck rail)
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Remove the side deck boards and open
the rear deck board.
Move the release lever towards the left
side of the auxiliary box, and set into the
auxiliary box.
Pull the front edge of the luggage cover
out a small amount, and fold it forward
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Open the cover.
Pull out the net and engage the
left and right hooks to the
anchors.
WARNING
■ When installing/stowing the luggage cover
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.
■ Caution for the luggage cover
● Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious
injury.
● Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing
death or serious injury to the child.
Separation net (if equipped)
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Interior features
The separation net can be removed by following the procedure below.
Push the release button
Lift up
■Stowing the separation net (vehicles without deck rail)
Removing the separation net
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Remove the side deck boards and open
the rear deck board.
Move the separation net hook towards
the forwards underside and set the sep-
aration net into the auxiliary box.1
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4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type
and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, when towing, or
when driving while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
Engine oil selectionP. 612
Oil quantity
(Low  Full)
Gasoline
engine1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)
Diesel
engine1.3 L (1.4 qt., 1.1 Imp.qt.)
Items Clean funnel
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5218-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running, but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

5228-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the frontFrom the rear
Release the parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.