2018 TOYOTA AVENSIS sport mode

1022. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without smart entry & start system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) to indicate that a system check is
being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few
seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not turn
on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light turns on when the system is turned off.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*5: For vehicles with the color display, this light illuminates on the multi-infor-
mation display.
*1
(If equipped)
Auto P-off indicator
( P. 231)
*1, 3
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
( P. 262)
*4
(If equipped)
Shift position indicator
( P. 222)
*5
(If equipped)
“SPORT” indicator
( P. 220)
*4
(If equipped)
Shift position indicator
( P. 222)
Parking brake indicator
( P. 230)
*1, 4
(If equipped)
Gear Shift Indicator
( P. 226)(If equipped)
Low outside
temperature indicator
( P. 107)
“PASSENGER
AIRBAG” indicator
(on the center
panel) ( P. 5 2 )

1032. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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■Eco Driving Indicator Light (if equipped)
● The vehicle is being driven in “SPORT” mode (P. 220)
● If equipped, the paddle shift switch is operated while the shift position is D
● The vehicle speed is approximately 130 km/h (80 mph) or higher.
During Eco-Friendly acceleration (Eco-
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. When the acceleration exceeds
Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle
is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate
in the following conditions:
● The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and SRS airbag warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer immediately if
this occurs.

1884-1. Before driving
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Multidrive
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D
or M.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Manual transmission
With the parking brake set and the clutch pedal fully depressed,
shift the shift lever to 1.
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually
releasing the clutch pedal.
The parking brake will automatically release. (P. 230)
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (P. 306)
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■Engine speed while driving (vehicles with Multidrive)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
●When the accelerator pedal is released
●When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected.
●When the vehicle suddenly decelerates because the brake pedal is
depressed
Starting off on a steep uphill
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2204-2. Driving procedures
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*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
*2: By selecting gear steps using M position, you can control accelerating
force and engine braking force.
Press the switch.
For powerful acceleration and driv-
ing in mountainous regions.
Press the switch once more to
return to normal mode.
Shift position purpose
Shift positionFunction
PParking the vehicle/starting the engine
RReversing
NNeutral
DNormal driving*1
M7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode
driving
*2 (P. 2 2 2 )
Selecting a driving mode

2224-2. Driving procedures
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To enter 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, shift the shift lever
to M. Gear steps can be selected by operating the shift lever or the “-”
and “+” paddle shift switches (if equipped), allowing you to drive in the
gear step of your choice.
Upshifting
Downshifting
The gear changes by one gear
every time the shift lever or paddle
shift switch is operated.
The selected gear step, from 1 to
7, will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
However, even when in the M position, the gear steps will be automat-
ically changed if the engine speed is too high, or too low.
■Gear step functions
●You can choose from 7 levels of accelerating force and engine
braking force.
●A lower gear step will provide greater accelerating force and
engine braking force than a higher gear step, and the engine rev-
olutions will also increase.
Changing gear steps in 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic
mode
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2234-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
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■When the vehicle comes to a stop with the shift lever in the M position
●The transmission will automatically downshift to M1 once the vehicle is
stopped.
●After a stop, the vehicle will start off in M1.
●When the vehicle is stopped, the transmission is set at M1.
■Paddle shift switch (if equipped)
●When the paddle shift switch is operated with the shift lever in the D posi-
tion, a gear step will be automatically selected according to the vehicle
speed and driving conditions.
●Automatic deactivation of gear step selection with the shift lever in the D
position
Gear step selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
• When the vehicle comes to a stop
• If the accelerator pedal is depressed for longer than a certain period of
time in one gear step
• When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switch (if equipped) is oper-
ated. (The warning buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with cruise control activated (if equipped)
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (P. 289)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 221)
■Automatic deactivation of sport mode
If the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart
entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system) after
driving in sport mode, the mode is automatically deactivated.
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or ON mode (vehi-
cles with smart entry & start system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.

2244-2. Driving procedures
AVENSIS_OM_OM20C79E_(EE)■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
For vehicles with Multidrive: If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot
on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer, immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without smart entry
& start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start system).
Depress the brake pedal.
■If the M indicator is not displayed after shifting the shift lever to the M
position
This may indicate a malfunction in the transmission system. Have your vehi-
cle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer,
or any reliable repairer immediately.
■G AI-SHIFT
The G AI-SHIFT is automatically changed to a suitable gear step while run-
ning in sport mode according to the driving operations and running condi-
tions.
The G AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the driving mode is set to sport
mode with the shift lever in the D position. (The function will be canceled, if
the driving mode is set to normal mode or shift lever is put in the M position.) Press the “SHIFT LOCK” button.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.
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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