2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual

641What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles with Multidrive
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 0 9 )
●Vehicles with manual transmission
Do you turn the key with the clutch pedal depressed firmly? ( P. 209)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 595)
●Vehicles with Multidrive
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
( P. 212)
●Vehicles with manual transmission
Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the clutch pedal?
( P. 212)
●Vehicles with Multidrive
Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 2 1 2 )
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 149)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 217)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 592)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 595)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 224)
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 224)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without smart entry & start system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal (vehicles with Multidrive)

642What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)
●Vehicles without smart entry & start system
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is removed from the
engine switch. ( P. 2 1 0 )
●Vehicles with smart entry & start system
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 217)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( P. 182)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not operating) for a period of
time. ( P. 216)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 532)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 230)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 530, 537)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with smart entry & start system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

643What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)
●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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Audio system*......................... 318
Antenna................................. 330
Audio input ............................ 359
AUX port ............................... 359
Bluetooth
® audio ................... 374
CD player .............................. 331
iPod ....................................... 342
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 331
Optimal use ........................... 323
Portable music player ........... 322
Radio..................................... 325
Steering wheel audio
switch.................................. 321
USB memory......................... 351
Audio system
(with navigation system)
*
Automatic air conditioning
system
Air conditioning filter.............. 491
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................ 398
Automatic headlight
leveling system...................... 240
Automatic High Beam ............. 278
Automatic light control
system .................................... 238
AUX port
*................................. 322
Auxiliary box ............................ 421
Back door ................................. 143
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 121
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs ..... 509, 510
Wattage................................. 625Battery
Battery checking ................... 463
If the battery is discharged.... 595
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Replacing .............................. 597
Bluetooth
®*............................. 384
Audio system ........................ 374
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ............. 360
Registering/removing a
Bluetooth
® device............... 367
Selecting a Bluetooth®
device ................................. 368
Wireless communication ....... 360
Bluetooth
® audio*................... 374
Bluetooth® phone*
(audio system) ....................... 360
Deleting the call history......... 371
Making a call ......................... 378
Managing speed dials ........... 371
Managing the contacts.......... 372
Phone settings ...................... 368
Receiving a call..................... 380
Speaking on the phone ......... 381
Bottle holders .......................... 415
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 622
Parking brake........................ 230
Warning light ................. 530, 531
Warning message ................. 537
Brake assist ............................. 306
Break-in tips ............................. 189
Brightness control
Instrument light
control......................... 106, 114
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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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Care
Aluminum wheels .................. 437
Exterior.................................. 436
Interior ................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Cargo capacity ......................... 198
Cargo hooks ..................... 418, 420
CD player
*................................ 331
Chains ....................................... 313
Child restraint system ............... 55
Fixed with a seat belt .............. 64
Fixed with an ISOFIX rigid
anchor................................... 69
Fixing the top strap ................. 76
Types of child restraint system
installation method................ 59
Using an anchor bracket ......... 76
Child safety ................................ 54
Airbag precautions .................. 41
Back door precautions .......... 145
Battery precautions ....... 465, 598
Child-protectors..................... 136
Child restraint system ............. 55
Child restraint system
precautions ........................... 62
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 36
Panoramic roof shade
precautions ......................... 432
Power window lock switch .... 182
Power window precautions ... 184
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 495
Seat belt precautions .............. 68
Seat heater
precautions ......................... 407Child-protectors....................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 436, 440
Aluminum wheels.................. 437
Exterior ................................. 436
Interior................................... 440
Seat belts .............................. 441
Clock ......................................... 105
Clutch ....................................... 622
Warning message ................. 540
Coat hooks ............................... 433
Coin box ................................... 417
Condenser ................................ 463
Console box ............................. 414
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 461
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Cooling system ........................ 461
Engine overheating ............... 600
Cruise control
Cruise control........................ 289
Warning message ................. 539
Cup holders.............................. 415
Curtain shield airbags ............... 39
Customizable features ............ 629
Daytime running light
system .................................... 238
Defogger
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 394, 401
Rear window ................. 394, 401
Windshield .................... 394, 401
Dimension ................................ 606
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Display
Drive information ........... 108, 112
Fuel consumption
information .......................... 117
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 273
Multi-information
display ........................ 108, 111
Trip information ..................... 117
Warning message ................. 537
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 446
Door courtesy lights ................ 409
Wattage................................. 625
Doors
Automatic door locking and
unlocking system ................ 136
Back door .............................. 143
Door glasses ......................... 182
Door lock ............................... 132
Outside rear view mirrors ...... 179
Rear door child-protectors .... 136
Side doors ............................. 132
Double locking system.............. 87
Drive information ............. 108, 112
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 532
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 189
Correct posture ....................... 32
Driving in the rain .................. 188
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Procedures............................ 186
Winter driving tips ................. 312
Driving position memory ........ 170
Driving position memory ....... 170
Memory recall function .......... 171Electric power steering
Function ................................ 306
Warning light ......................... 531
Warning message ................. 541
Electronic key
Battery-saving function ......... 152
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 592
Replacing the battery ............ 493
Emergency brake signal ......... 307
Emergency flashers ................ 518
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 530
If a warning light turns on...... 530
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 537
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 592
If the engine will not start ...... 586
If the parking brake cannot
be released......................... 588
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 595
If you have a flat
tire ............................. 570, 554
If you lose your keys ..... 122, 131
If you think something is
wrong.................................. 528
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 603
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 519
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 521
If your vehicle overheats ....... 600E
*: For vehicles with navigation system or multimedia system, refer to
“Navigation and multimedia system Owner’s manual”.

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Emergency tire puncture
repair kit ................................. 554
Engine
“ACC” position....................... 210
Accessory mode ................... 215
Before stopping the engine
(diesel engine) .................... 189
Compartment ........................ 453
Engine switch ................ 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 450
How to start the
engine......................... 209, 212
Identification number............. 608
Idling time.............................. 189
If the engine will not start ...... 586
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 519
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 600
Engine compartment
cover ....................................... 455
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 618
Checking ............................... 461
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ...................................... 106
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 612
Checking ............................... 456
Oil pressure warning
message ............................. 537
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 312Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 459
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Auto power off function ......... 216
Changing the engine switch
mode .................................. 215
Changing the engine
switch position .................... 210
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 519
Starting the engine........ 209, 212
Engine switch light
(ignition switch)..................... 409
EPS (Electronic Power Steering)
Function ................................ 306
Warning light ......................... 531
Warning message ................. 541
First-aid kit storage belt .......... 418
Flat tire.............................. 570, 554
Floor mat .................................... 30
Fluid
Brake .................................... 622
Clutch.................................... 622
Multidrive .............................. 620
Steering ................................ 622
Transmission ........................ 620
Washer ................................. 466
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs..... 505, 515
Switch ................................... 241
Wattage ................................ 625
Follow me home system ......... 237
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 505
Switch ................................... 241
Wattage ................................ 625
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