2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS brake sensor

2384-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving, the
daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is started
and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in the
“AUTO” position. (Illuminate brighter than the front position lights.) Daytime
running lights are not designed for use at night.
■Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
The sensor may not function properly if
anything that blocks the sensor is affixed
to the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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4-5. Toyota Safety Sense
Driving
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PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system)
◆Pre-crash warning
When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal
collision is high, a buzzer will
sound and a warning message
will be displayed on the multi-
information display to urge the
driver to take evasive action.
◆Pre-crash brake assist
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with a vehicle is high, the system applies greater braking force
in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed.
◆Pre-crash braking
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal colli-
sion with a vehicle is high, the system warns the driver. If the sys-
tem determines that the possibility of a collision is extremely high,
the brakes are automatically applied to help avoid the collision or
reduce the collision speed.
: If equipped
The pre-crash safety system uses the front sensor to detect
vehicles in front of your vehicle. When the system determines
that the possibility of a frontal collision with a vehicle is high, a
warning operates to urge the driver to take evasive action and
the potential brake pressure is increased to help the driver avoid
the collision. If the system determines that the possibility of a
frontal collision with a vehicle is extremely high, the brakes are
automatically applied to help avoid the collision or help reduce
the impact of the collision.
The pre-crash safety system can be disabled/enabled and the warn-
ing timing can be changed. (P. 262)

2704-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front sensor
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends or uneven surfaces
• When a preceding vehicle is a poor reflector of laser
● In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking force may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If the braking functions cannot operate to their full extent, such as when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If the vehicle is not properly maintained (brakes or tires are excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When the vehicle is being driven on a gravel road or other slippery sur-
face
• If your vehicle is skidding
• When the front part of the vehicle is
raised or lowered
• When the sensor is misaligned due to
a strong impact being applied to the
sensor, etc.

2714-5. Toyota Safety Sense
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Driving
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-crash safety system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be
a malfunction in the system.
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating
conditions return:
• When the area around the front sensor is hot, such as in the sun
• When the windshield is fogged up or covered with condensation or ice
(P. 394, 401)
• When driving in conditions where the front sensor cannot detect an
object, such as in the dark (at night on a road without street lights or other
lights, etc.), when bright light is shining into the sensor, or in snow or fog.
• When the front sensor or the area around either sensor is cold, such as in
an extremely cold environment
• If the area in front of the front sensor is obstructed, such as when the
hood is open
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or illuminate or the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately.
■If VSC is disabled
●If TRC and VSC are disabled (P. 308), the pre-crash brake assist and pre-
crash braking functions are also disabled. However, the pre-crash warning
function will still operate.
●The PCS warning light will turn on and a warning message will be displayed
on the multi-information display. (P. 544)

5318-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Brake system warning light (yellow indicator)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
PCS warning light (if equipped)
When the warning light flashes (and a buzzer sounds):
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem)
 Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When the warning light illuminates:
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Crash Safety system) is tem-
porarily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• The part of the windshield around the front sensor being
dirty, fogged up or covered with condensation, ice, stick-
ers, etc.
 Clear the dirt, fog, condensation, ice, stickers, etc.
( P. 256)
• Front sensor temperature being outside of its opera-
tional range
 Wait for a while until the area around the front sensor
has cooled down sufficiently.
• Either the VSC system or PCS (Pre-Crash Safety sys-
tem) is disabled or both are disabled.
 To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and
PCS. ( P. 262, 308)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

5448-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(If equipped)
Indicates that the pre-crash safety system is dis-
abled.
 Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
(If equipped)
Indicates that, since the VSC (Vehicle Stability
Control) system was turned off, the pre-crash
braking and pre-crash brake assist are disabled
(The pre-crash warning function will be opera-
tional)
 Tu r n t h e V S C o n . (P. 271, 308)
(If equipped)
Indicates that LDA (Lane Departure Alert) is sus-
pended
The camera sensor temperature is higher than
the operation temperature range.
 Restart the LDA after driving for a while.
(If equipped)
Alerts the driver that the vehicle has deviated
from the lane (while the LDA [Lane Departure
Alert] system is operating)
The lane line on the side the vehicle has devi-
ated from flashes in amber.
The warning buzzer sounds for a few seconds.
 Check around the vehicle and back to
inside of the lane lines.
Warning messageDetails/Actions

654Alphabetical index
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Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 238
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 278
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) ................................... 272
Rain-sensing windshield
wipers ................................. 245
Service reminder
indicators ................................ 98
Shift lever
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from “P” .............. 224
Manual transmission ............. 226
Multidrive............................... 219
Shift lock system ..................... 224
Side airbags ............................... 39
Side doors ................................ 132
Side mirrors.............................. 179
Adjusting and folding............. 179
Heaters ......................... 394, 401
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 513
Turn signal lever ................... 229
Wattage................................. 625
Smart entry & start system ..... 148
Antenna location ................... 148
Entry function ........ 132, 139, 143
Starting the engine ................ 212
Snow tires................................. 312
Spare tire
Inflation pressure .................. 623
Storage location ............ 571, 572
Spark plug ................................ 619
Specifications .......................... 606
Speed limiter ............................ 292
Speedometer ............................ 105Sport mode............................... 220
SRS airbags ............................... 39
Steering lock .................... 210, 217
Steering wheel
Adjustment ............................ 174
Audio switches ...................... 321
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Meter control switches .......... 112
Telephone switches .............. 366
Stop/tail lights .......................... 515
Stop lights
Emergency brake signal ....... 307
Replacing light bulbs............. 515
Wattage ................................ 625
Storage feature ........................ 412
Storage precautions ................ 412
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 603
Sun visors ................................ 427
Switch
Audio remote control
switches.............................. 321
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 278
Cruise control switch............. 289
“DISP” switch ........................ 108
Door lock switch.................... 135
Driving mode select switch ... 220
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 170
Emergency flasher switch ..... 518
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 241
Intrusion sensor cancel
switch ................................... 92
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212