
USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE
CHILD SEATS
FUEL IN CASE OF BREAKDOWN DRIVER'S SEAT
Vehicle specifications are subject to change. When the engine is turned off, ensure that the starter switch is in position II when operating electrical items such
as door mirrors and windows, etc. This vehicle does not include any manufacturer handbooks or manuals.
No responsibility is accepted for inaccuracies or misunderstanding caused by the wording of this guide. If in any doubt ask a member of staff for assistance.
Use hazard lights. Attempt to park
in a safe position.
Use an emergency phone rather
than a mobile as emergency
services will then know the location
of the vehicle.
Never use a child seat in a front
passenger seat which is fitted with
an active airbag (SRS). Follow all
fitting instructions carefully.
Check seat positioning and security
before use.
VEHICLE INSTRUCTION CARD
TYRE PRESSURES (COLD)
CONTROLS
When parked, the handbrake should be fully
applied with the vehicle left in first or reverse
gear for vehicles equipped with manual
transmission or P (Park) for vehicles with
automatic transmission.
CAUTION!
For assistance after an accident/incident, please call 0800 0280 999
For assistance after a breakdown or help with tyres or windscreens please refer to the numbers on the tax disc holder.
TYRE HELPLINE
In the event of having a punctured tyre
please call the Europcar Tyre Helpline
0800 0280 999 for ANY assistance.
NOTE: Vehicles are not usually supplied
with a tyre repair kit (for vehicles that use
this in lieu of a spare wheel).
TOYOTA AVENSIS 5 SEATS
5 DOOR HATCHBACK / 5 DOOR ESTATE
Key / remote control operated central double-locking. Depress the central door locking switch located on the instrument
panel to lock the doors from the inside. Auto door locking.
Vehicles are fitted with an anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of electronic engine immobiliser and alarm.
Centrally locked. Use the key or remote control to unlock / open. Some models are fitted with a remote release button
located on the lower right of the instrument panel.
Electric internal adjustment operated via a control pad on the mid right of the instrument panel to right of steering wheel.
Electric front and rear operated via control buttons on the driver’s door.
If fitted - some models may be fitted with a panoramic glass roof operated by roof mounted switchgear.
Located on the edge of the rear doors, slide the lever down to activate, or use the central locking button to lock all doors
from the inside. Check from inside that the doors are securely locked.
Ensure gear selector is in neutral (or N or P if automatic) and parking brake (EPB) is on. Place key in starter switch / key slot
(or for models which have keyless starting, just keep the key in your pocket or bag and press the engine start/stop to start
or stop the engine). Twist the key or press the engine start/stop button on the lower right of dashboard to start or stop the
engine. Select desired gear. Release EPB and brake pedal and gently press the accelerator to move the vehicle. Vehicle
features auto start/stop technology whereby the engine auto shuts off when vehicle is stationary, gears are in neutral and
foot pedals are not depressed - the engine auto restarts when a foot pedal is depressed.
Centrally locked. Located under flap on rear nearside. Press the edge of the flap to open it and twist off the cap
anticlockwise.
Pull bonnet release lever located to the lower right of the instrument panel. Unhook catch under bonnet.
The rear seat is divided into 60:40 sections which can be flat folded separately. To release the seat press the seat unlocking
catch and fold the seat down. To return the seat to normal use, raise the seat and push it firmly to engage the seat lock.
Check it is locked before using the seat.
Vehicles are not normally supplied with a tyre repair kit or spare wheel. For any assistance in the event of having a
punctured tyre, or should the vehicle not be supplied with a spare wheel and tyre or a tyre repair kit, please call the
Europcar Tyre Helpline 0800 0280 999. Lift the recess cover inside the boot to access the tools and jack. Move the vehicle
to firm / level ground. Turn the engine off, select first gear (manual) or P (automatic). Apply the parking brake. Loosen the
wheel nuts by turning them anticlockwise (do not remove them) before jacking up. Only use the specific reinforced jack
points on the underside of the vehicle. Crank the jack to lift the vehicle. Completely loosen / remove nuts and wheel and
replace with the spare* (or use the puncture repair kit* by following its instructions). Refit / tighten the wheel nuts. Lower the
vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts. (*not normally supplied).
To change gears hold the shift lever and move the lever forwards or backwards. Select N for neutral, P when leaving the
vehicle, R for reversing (the vehicle must be at a complete standstill before this gear can be selected). For normal driving
select D where the transmission will use all available forward gears automatically (a 'kickdown ' facility is provided when the
accelerator is pressed all the way to the floor past the normal acceleration point forcing the transmission to select a lower
gear to obtain maximum acceleration. Release pressure on the accelerator to return to normal accelerator use). Use M+ or
M- to manually select gears. Whenever the vehicle is at a standstill apply the parking brake.
VIC-TOY-06 / 11-02-2018
Locking the doors?
Anti-theft system?
Opening boot/tailgate?
Adjusting door mirrors?
Opening the windows?
Operating the sunroof?
Using child door locks?
Starting the engine?
Opening fuel filler cap?
Releasing the bonnet?
Folding the rear seats?
How to change a tyre?
How to drive an automatic?
Ensure you use the correct fuel
type. Only use unleaded petrol
in petrol vehicles (see inside of
filler flap).
Fuel Tank Capacity:
60 litres
Check tyre pressure regularly
Legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm
Fitted tyres include:
205/60 R16
215/55 R17
225/45 R18
On those vehicles fitted with spacesaver
spare wheels - note that driving speed and
travel distance is restricted .
Check the tyre pressure table found on
the inside of the driver’s door B-pillar to
confirm correct inflation pressures.
1Heating & Ventilation
2Hazard Lights
3Starter Switch
4Headlights
5Sidelights
6Indicators
7Wipers
8Rear Screen Wipers
9Horn
10 Bonnet Release
11 Heated Rear Screen
12 Rear Fog Lamp
13 Front Fog Lamp
14 Electronic Parking Brake
Tilt
Lumbar
Legroom
Height
1
2
3
4 / 5 / 6 / 12 / 13
9
10
7 / 8
11
14
When parked the electric parking brake
(located at lower left of instrument panel)
should be fully applied with the vehicle left in
first or reverse gear for vehicles equipped with
manual transmission or P (Park) for vehicles
with automatic transmission.
P
R
N
D
M
or
51 3R
62 4
+
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