Interior features -> Using the storage features for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door Third Generation (2010-2018)

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List of storage features  
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Coin box  
Cup holders*  
Console box  
Cup holders  
Overhead console*  
Glove box  
Bottle holders  
*: If equipped  
WARNING  
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this  
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:  
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact  
with other stored items.  
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other  
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release  
gas, causing a fire hazard.  
Keep the storage compartments lids closed when driving or not in use.  
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur  
due to an occupant being stuck by an open lid or the items stored inside.  
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Glove box  
X Left-hand drive vehicles  
Pull up the lever to open the glove  
box.  
X Right-hand drive vehicles  
The glove box can be opened by pulling the lever, locked and  
unlocked by using the key.  
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Open  
Lock  
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Unlock  
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The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.  
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Console box  
Vehicles with console box lid:  
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Pull up the lever to release the  
lock.  
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Slide the armrest.  
Pull up the lever and lift the  
armrest to open.  
Overhead console (if equipped)  
Push the lid.  
The overhead console is useful for  
temporarily storing small items.  
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Cup holders/bottle holders  
Cup holders  
X Front type A  
X Front type B  
Vehicles with cup holder lid: Open Vehicles with console box lid:  
the cup holder lid.  
Slide the armrest.  
X Rear (if equipped)  
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Pull down the armrest and open  
the lid.  
Bottle holders  
X Front  
X Rear  
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The front cup holder (type B) can be moved  
The position can be altered by sliding  
back and forth.  
When storing a bottle in the bottle holder  
Close the cap.  
The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.  
WARNING  
Do not place anything other than cups or beverage cans in the cup hold-  
ers.  
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or  
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent  
burns.  
Do not place anything other than bottles in the bottle holders.  
In the event of an accident or sudden braking, other items may be thrown  
out of the holders and cause injury.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage, stow the rear cup holders before stowing the armrest.  
Do not place open bottles or glass and paper cups containing liquid in the  
bottle holders. The contents may spill and glasses may break.  
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Coin box  
Pull up the lever.  
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Trunk features (sedan)  
Cargo hooks (if equipped)  
Cargo hooks are provided for  
securing loose items.  
WARNING  
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when not in  
use.  
First-aid kit storage belt  
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Luggage mat  
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Pull the lever upwards when lift-  
ing the luggage mat up.  
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The lever can be hooked on the  
edge of the trunk.  
NOTICE  
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Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk. The  
luggage mat may get damaged.  
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Luggage compartment features (wagon)  
Cargo hooks (if equipped)  
Raise the hooks to use.  
Cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items.  
X Vehicles without deck rail  
X Vehicles with deck rail  
The cargo hooks can be moved (vehicles with deck rail)  
Pushing and holding the center switch  
allows the cargo hooks to be moved for-  
wards and backwards.  
WARNING  
To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their positions when not in  
use.  
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Auxiliary box  
X Front  
Lift the front deck board.  
X Rear  
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Pull the lever upwards when lift-  
ing the rear deck board.  
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Press down the rear deck  
board.  
X Side  
Lift the left or right side deck  
board.  
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WARNING  
When opening/removing the deck boards  
Do not place anything on the deck boards when opening/closing them. Oth-  
erwise, your fingers may be caught or an accident may result causing inju-  
ries.  
While driving  
Do not drive with any of the deck boards opened. Items may fall out and  
cause injury.  
Deck side board (if equipped)  
The deck side board can be used  
to separate the luggage compart-  
ment.  
Pull the deck side board upward  
to remove it.  
Luggage cover (if equipped)  
Using the luggage cover  
Pull out the luggage cover and  
hook it on the anchors.  
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Removing the luggage cover  
The luggage cover can be removed by following the procedure  
below.  
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Pull the release lever  
Lift up  
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Stowing the luggage cover (vehicles without deck rail)  
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Remove the side deck boards and open  
the rear deck board.  
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Move the release lever towards the left  
side of the auxiliary box, and set into the  
auxiliary box.  
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Pull the front edge of the luggage cover  
out a small amount, and fold it forward  
to store.  
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WARNING  
When installing/stowing the luggage cover  
Make sure that the luggage cover is securely installed/stowed. Failure to do  
so may result in serious injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.  
Caution for the luggage cover  
Do not place anything on the luggage cover to avoid death or serious  
injury.  
Do not allow children to climb on the luggage cover. Climbing on the lug-  
gage cover could result in damage to the luggage cover, possibly causing  
death or serious injury to the child.  
Separation net (if equipped)  
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Open the cover.  
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Pull out the net and engage the  
left and right hooks to the  
anchors.  
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Removing the separation net  
The separation net can be removed by following the procedure below.  
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Push the release button  
Lift up  
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Stowing the separation net (vehicles without deck rail)  
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Remove the side deck boards and open  
the rear deck board.  
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Move the separation net hook towards  
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the forwards underside and set the sep-  
aration net into the auxiliary box.  
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WARNING  
When using the separation net  
Make sure that the hooks are engaged in  
the correct position on the anchors. Fail-  
ure to do so may result in serious injury in  
the event of sudden braking or a colli-  
sion.  
Storage precaution  
As the separation net is not designed to protect passengers and driver from  
all type of luggage stored in the luggage compartment if thrown, make sure  
that the luggage is securely fixed even if the separation net is used.