2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS key

5518-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechanical
key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the elec-
tronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not
be detected in the vehicle
even after the engine switch
was pressed two consecu-
tive times.
 Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
Once 
(Multidrive)
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
 Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Multidrive)
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5528-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Once 
(Multidrive)
An attempt was made to turn
the engine switch off when the
shift lever was not in P.
 To turn off the engine, first
shift the shift lever to P
and then turn the engine
switch off.

Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
 Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
Once 
The electronic key has a low
battery. (The message will be
shown for about 15 seconds.)
 Replace the electronic key
battery. ( P. 493)
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)

5538-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Once
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY mode twice with-
out the engine being started.
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal (Multidrive) or clutch
pedal (manual transmis-
sion).
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly ( P. 592), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
 Press the engine switch
within 10 seconds of the
buzzer sounding.
Once 
The steering lock could not be
released within 3 seconds of
the engine switch being
pressed.
 Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal and moving the
steering wheel left and
right.
Interior
buzzer
Exterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Multidrive)
(Manual transmission)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

5928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Use the mechanical key (P. 122)
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
For vehicles with smart entry & start system: If communication
between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted ( P. 152)
or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is
depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened
or the engine can be started by following the procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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5938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Vehicles with Multidrive: Ensure that the shift lever is in P and apply
the brakes.
Vehicles with manual transmission: Ensure that the shift lever is in
N and depress the clutch pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch within 10 seconds after the buzzer sounds,
keeping the brake pedal (Multidrive) or clutch pedal (manual trans-
mission) depressed.
In the event that the engine switch still cannot be operated, contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P (Multidrive) or N (manual transmission) and press the
engine switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced imm ediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 493)
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the mechanical key to lock the doors will not set the alarm system.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key when the alarm system is set,
the alarm may be triggered. ( P. 8 9 )
Starting the engine
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5958-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If the vehicle battery is discharged
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Confirm that the key is being
carried.
When connecting the jumper
(or booster) cables, depending
on the situation, the alarm may
activate and doors locked.
( P. 9 1 )
Open the hood. ( P. 450)
Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:
Gasoline engine
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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5978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with Multid-
rive)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system when the bat-
tery is discharged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to
lock or unlock the doors.
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The engine may not start on the
first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the
second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● Vehicles with smart entry & start system: The engine switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return
to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnect-
ing the battery, turn the engine switch off. If you are unsure what mode the
engine switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful
when reconnecting the battery.
● Vehicles with Stop & Start system:
After charging the battery or reconnecti ng the battery terminals, the Stop &
Start system may not automatically stop the engine for approximately 5 to
40 minutes.
■ When replacing the battery
● Use a battery that the case size is same as the previous one (LN2), 20 hour
rate capacity (20HR) is equivalent (60Ah) or greater, and performance rating
(CCA) is equivalent (356A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period where the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine
may not be able to start.

6369-2. Customization
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Automatic light control system (P. 233)
*: If equipped
■
Illumination (P. 409)
*: Vehicles with smart entry & start system
FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5O-O
Follow me home*
(Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off)30
seconds
60
seconds
--
O90
seconds
120
seconds
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FunctionDefault
settingCustomized
setting
Time period before lights turn
off15 seconds7.5 seconds
O-O
30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position (vehicles
without smart entry & start
system) or off (vehicles with
smart entry & start system)
ONOFF - - O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedON OFF - - O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
(When the interior light
switch is in the door posi-
tion)
*
ONOFF - - O
Foot lightsONOFF - - O
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