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’01 AVALON U (L/O 0008)

2001 MY AVALON (OM22491U)

—Using a top strap

Follow the procedure below for a child
restraint system that requires the use
of a top strap.

Symbol mark

Anchor brackets

Use the anchor bracket on the package
tray to attach the top strap.

Anchor brackets are installed for each
rear seating position.

This symbol indicates the location of user
ready anchor brackets.

TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET:

1. Remove the head restraint.

Summary of Contents for Avalon 2001

Page 1: ...0008 1 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 6 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...nal lights auxiliary box 6 Power door lock switches 7 Power window switches 8 Auxiliary boxes 9 Glove box 10 Trunk opener cancel switch 11 Coin holder 12 Rear console vents 13 Power outlet 115 VAC 14 Power outlet 12 VDC 15 Cup holder 16 Automatic transmission selector lever 17 Hood lock release lever 18 Parking brake pedal 19 Window lock switch Instrument panel overview With bucket front seat ...

Page 3: ...flasher switch 5 Car audio 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 9 Seat heater switches 10 Ignition switch 11 Power outlet main switch 12 Vehicle skid control system off switch 13 Cruise control switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Trunk lid lock release switch 16 Instrument panel light control knob ...

Page 4: ... Center vents 6 Electric moon roof switch and or front interior light and front personal lights auxiliary box 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Auxiliary boxes 10 Glove box 11 Coin holder 12 Cup holder 13 Trunk opener cancel switch 14 Hood lock release lever 15 Parking brake pedal 16 Window lock switch With bench type front seat ...

Page 5: ...dio 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8 Seat heater switches 9 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 10 Power outlet 115 VAC 11 Power outlet 12 VDC 12 Ignition switch 13 Power outlet main switch 14 Vehicle skid control system off switch 15 Cruise control switch 16 Tilt steering lock release lever 17 Trunk lid lock release switch 18 Instrument panel lig...

Page 6: ...icator lights 4 Speedometer 5 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Clock 8 Outside temperature gauge 9 ADJ button 10 MODE button 11 ODO TRIP button 12 Fuel gauge This button is used to adjust the clock For details see Clock in Section 1 9 Instrument cluster overview Type A ...

Page 7: ...rent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 6 Clock 7 Outside temperature gauge 8 Multi information display 9 LIGHT button 10 MODE button 11 RESET ADJ button 12 DISPLAY button 13 Odometer and two trip meters 14 ODO TRIP button 15 Fuel gauge This button is used to operate the multi information display For details see Multi information display in Section 1 5 Type B ...

Page 8: ...indicator lamp 1 Low oil pressure warning light 1 or Low fuel level warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 or Open door warning light 1 Rear light failure warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Vehicle skid control system warning light 1 Vehicle skid control system off indicator light 1 ...

Page 9: ...tic transmission indicator lights Slip indicator light 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Section 1 6 Overdrive off indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights ...

Page 10: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 10 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U ...

Page 11: ...AVALON OM22491U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobiliser system 15 Side doors 16 Power windows 23 Trunk lid 25 Hood 31 Theft deterrent system 31 Fuel tank cap 33 Electric moon roof 34 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...u should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys 1 Master key black This key works in every lock Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built in transponder chip 2 Sub key gray This key will ...

Page 13: ... engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder keys around including keys of oth er vehicles and do not press other key plates against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop...

Page 14: ... the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer Do not use the key with electromag netic materials KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the...

Page 15: ...heft deterrent system is set ting or activating See Theft deterrent system The indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light flashes unsteady Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system which enables the engine to start The indicator light will go off For your Toyota dealer to make you a new ke...

Page 16: ...e could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Ins...

Page 17: ... even if the lock knob is depressed Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve hicle The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal rear or side impact with the igni tion switch turned to the ON position all doors will unlock automatically after a ...

Page 18: ...o the ON posi tion This auto door locking function can be disabled Consult your Toyota dealer for details In any case all doors can be locked manually REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock knob to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever small children a...

Page 19: ...the doors is not securely closed or if the key is in the ignition switch locking cannot be performed by the LOCK switch and a beep will sound con tinuously for 10 seconds To unlock Push the UNLOCK switch once to unlock the driver s door alone Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously Each time the UNLOCK switch is pushed two beeps will be heard and the parking ...

Page 20: ...smitter Open the trunk with the key or wireless remote control transmitter Turn the key from the LOCK to ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ON position WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component Observe the fol lowing instructions in order not to cause damage to the transmitter Do not leave the transm...

Page 21: ...and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the...

Page 22: ...all children do not swallow the re moved transmitter battery or compo nents NOTICE When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents Replace the transmitter battery by the fol lowing procedures 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case 2 Push the edge of the discharged trans mitter battery and lift it out as shown in the above illustration ...

Page 23: ...k that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on each door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Key off operation All windows work for about 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off When either front door is opened then...

Page 24: ...me If the window receives a strong impact this function may work even if nothing is caught CAUTION Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closed Window lock switch OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WINDOWS Use the switches on the passengers doors The driver ...

Page 25: ... them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can be involved in serious accidents To open the trunk lid from the o...

Page 26: ...ents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle Lock release lever To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat pull up on the lock release lever Luggage security system This system deactivates the lock re lease lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected 1 After closing the armrest door insert the master key and turn it clockwise to lock the armrest door ...

Page 27: ...e phosphorescent handle illu minated for a while lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on the handle CAUTION Always lock the trunk lid and all doors and keep away the vehicle keys out of children s reaches Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised children may lock them...

Page 28: ... To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle Lock release switch To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat push the lock release switch Trunk lid...

Page 29: ... on push in the trunk opener cancel switch Luggage security system This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the trunk opener cancel switch from unwanted access 1 To cancel the lock release switch push out the trunk opener cancel switch in the glove box 2 After closing the glove box lid in sert the master key into the glove box lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the...

Page 30: ...orescent handle illu minated for a while lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid The handle illuminating time depends on the intensity of the light thrown on the handle CAUTION Always lock the trunk lid and all doors and keep away the vehicle keys out of children s reaches Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised children may lock themselves i...

Page 31: ...you have not forgotten any tools rags etc Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it Theft deterrent system To deter the vehicle theft the system is designed to give an alarm if any of the doors trunk or hood is forcibly un locked or the battery terminal is discon nected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked The alarm...

Page 32: ... the key or wireless remote con trol transmitter If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected Hotwire the ignition The indicator light will come on when the system is activating If any of the door is unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch all the doors will be automatically locked again After one minute the alarm wi...

Page 33: ...testing on the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer Fuel tank cap This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause ...

Page 34: ...r a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank...

Page 35: ... To tilt up Push the switch on the TILT UP side To lower Push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side You may stop the moon roof at any de sired position The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released Jam protection function closing opera tion only During closing operation the moon roof stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the moon roof and frame If the m...

Page 36: ...r sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed ...

Page 37: ...iving position memory system 41 Trunk storage extension 43 Head restraints 44 Armrest 45 Seat heaters 45 Seat belts 46 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 55 SRS side airbags 63 Child restraint 69 Tilt steering wheel 86 Outside rear view mirrors 86 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 87 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 88 Sun visors 89 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 38: ...d or seriously injured Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate Such acces sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate acciden tally resul...

Page 39: ... with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the p...

Page 40: ... the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position Do not place anything under the front seats It might interfere with the seat lock mechanism 2 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat back at that position Adjusting front seats power seat ...

Page 41: ...ed The micro computer can memorize the position of the driver s seat and outside rear view mirror Two different driving position profiles can be entered into computer s memory Recording a driving position in the computer s memory can only be done when the ignition key is in the ON position and the automatic transmission selector lever is in the P position SETTING A DRIVING POSITION 1 Adjust the dr...

Page 42: ... parts of the memorized positions can be activated However if the brake pedal is being depressed the seat position will not change Key not in ignition switch and within 30 seconds of opening driver s door The memorized position can be acti vated If any driving position memory switch is pushed while one of the memorized driv ing position profiles is being activated the operation will stop To reacti...

Page 43: ...ens you can stop the move ment by pressing another driving position memory switch or de pressing the brake pedal Trunk storage extension 1 Pull down the center armrest in the rear seat 2 Push down the handle of the armrest door and open the armrest door Access to the trunk can be prevented by locking the armrest door with the master key To lock Turn the key clockwise See Luggage stowage precaution...

Page 44: ...e Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock release button Rear center head restraint When an oc cupant sits on the rear center seat al ways pull up the rear center head re straint to the lock position The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re straint so th...

Page 45: ... OM22491U Armrest Front bench type front seat only Rear Front To use the armrest pull up the strap and pull out the armrest as shown above Rear To use the armrest pull it out as shown above Seat heaters For driver For front outside passenger ...

Page 46: ...enzine alcohol gasoline etc They may damage the heater and seat surface To prevent the battery from being discharge turn the switch on when the engine is running Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accidents Child Us...

Page 47: ...or death in the event of sudden braking or a collision When using the seat belts observe the following Use the belt for only one person at a time Do not use a single belt for two or more people even children Avoid reclining the seatbacks too much The seat belts provide maxi mum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position Refer to the seat adjustment instructions Be careful not to dam...

Page 48: ...etracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted Do not insert co...

Page 49: ...Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate CAUTION High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un der the lap belt during a collisio...

Page 50: ...lick when the tab locks into the buckle If the belt is not long enough for you hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally ...

Page 51: ...lt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belt could cause serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible To release the belt press the buckle re lease button The front center seat belt can be stowed when no...

Page 52: ...e straint system in case of vehicle acci dent increasing the chance of per sonal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi nally intended for To connect the extender to the seat belt insert...

Page 53: ... the shock of a severe frontal impact the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants The front seat belt pretensioners are acti vated even with no passenger in the front seat Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the seat belt preten sioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together This indicator ...

Page 54: ...odify remove strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system which could re sult in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes w...

Page 55: ...ct your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The front part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to operate Either front seat belt pretensioner as sembly or surrounding area is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem front airbags are designed to pro vide furth...

Page 56: ... killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve hicle The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts This indicator comes on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position I...

Page 57: ... However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and a...

Page 58: ... the system trig gers the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate sk...

Page 59: ...bag which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions con cerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this section ...

Page 60: ...passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could ca...

Page 61: ... considerable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously in jured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this section Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the front airbag syste...

Page 62: ...cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repairs made on or near the front fenders front end structure con sole steering column steer...

Page 63: ...cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer SRS side airbags The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem side airbags are designed to pro vide further protection for occupants in the following seats in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts Vehicles with bucket front seats The SRS side airbags are designed t...

Page 64: ...s indicator comes on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side airbag sensors inflators front seat belt pretensioner assemblies warning light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Servic...

Page 65: ...side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have ...

Page 66: ...nt system Toyota strongly recommends that all in fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper ly restrained The rear seat is the safest for infants and children For instructions concerning the installa tion of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this section Do not allow a child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the front door or the ar...

Page 67: ...ry Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the front seats with the side airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate acciden tally resulting in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer if you insist on modifications of this kind Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury NOTICE Do not perform any of the foll...

Page 68: ... is turned to the ACC or ON position or the light remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The SRS side airbags have been in flated The portion of the doors shaded in the illustration were involved in an acci dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags to inflate The surface of the seats with the ...

Page 69: ...r seat Accord ing to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can cause death or serious injury if a rear facing child restraint system is put on the front seat Unless it is unavoidable do not put...

Page 70: ...traint system is put on the front seat Unless it is unavoidable do not put a forward facing child restraint sys tem on the front seat A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of the deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not allow t...

Page 71: ...ed into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Types of child restraint system ...

Page 72: ... the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision If your driving position is not satis factory do not install the child re straint system on t...

Page 73: ...nd shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the...

Page 74: ...the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 75: ...rce of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Move seat fully back A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to be put on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible be cause the force of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the c...

Page 76: ...through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may pr...

Page 77: ...y make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its...

Page 78: ...e seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only Move seat fully back ...

Page 79: ...re the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child s hips See Seat belts for de tails CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Fail ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in a...

Page 80: ...ove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing or rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s instruction about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system Installa...

Page 81: ... of the deploying front passenger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child When installing a child restraint system in the front seat center position move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible set both seatbacks to the same angle as the back of the child restraint system and set both seat cushions at the same height so that the child restraint system is securely res...

Page 82: ...center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle...

Page 83: ...onvertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 3 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 84: ...system that requires the use of a top strap Symbol mark Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the package tray to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the location of user ready anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the head restraint ...

Page 85: ...ns to install the child re straint system see Child restraint in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 4 Replace the head restraint Store any removed covers in a safe place such as the glove box Be su...

Page 86: ...dent may occur resulting in death or serious inju ries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror ...

Page 87: ...the desired direc tion Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on ...

Page 88: ...uminates to show you that the function is on In AUTO mode if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light To turn off the automatic function press the switch on the OFF side To turn on the automatic function again press the switch on the AUTO side Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is optimized ...

Page 89: ...re comes from obliquely behind you extend the plate at the end of the visor to position 3 To block the glare from the front when the main sun visor is swung to the side swing down the second sun visor CAUTION Slide the plate only when the main sun visor is swung down to the side Otherwise it can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Vanity mirrors To use the vanit...

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Page 91: ...d turn signals 92 Emergency flashers 95 Instrument panel light control 96 Front fog lights 96 Interior lights 97 Front personal lights 98 Rear personal lights 98 Ignition switch light 99 Windshield wipers and washer 99 Shifting the windshield wiper position 100 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 101 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 92: ...nsor If you feel that the automatic light control comes into operation too early or too late have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when all doors and trunk lid are closed with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position and the lever at posi tion 2 or after 20 minutes or more when the door or trunk lid is kept open The lights also automa...

Page 93: ...ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to OFF TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn push the headli...

Page 94: ...hts automatically turn off immediately To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light system all mod els in Canada and some model...

Page 95: ...position 1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out...

Page 96: ...on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Front fog lights To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight and turn sig nal switch lever They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam ...

Page 97: ...utes or more You cannot turn off the light when any of the doors is opened Type C To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the door is opened The light remains on for some time after all of the doors are closed To prevent the battery being disch...

Page 98: ... lights With moon roof Without moon roof To turn on the front personal lights push the switch To turn the lights off push the switch once again Rear personal lights To turn on the rear personal light push the switch To turn the light off push the switch once again ...

Page 99: ...ing Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast The INT TIME band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the was...

Page 100: ...t the windshield wipers from re tracted to rest position hold the con nection of the wiper arm and wiper blade and pull it upward for more than 10 cm 3 9 in along the windshield glass with the force of about 98 N 10 kgf 22 lbf NOTICE To prevent the wiper blades from be ing deformed be sure to hold the connection of the wiper arm and wip er blade securely To return the windshield wipers to re tract...

Page 101: ... The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defoggers are not desig...

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Page 103: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 104 Engine coolant temperature gauge 104 Tachometer 105 Odometer and two trip meters 105 Multi information display 107 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 116 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 104: ...than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in...

Page 105: ... continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats in Section 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the s...

Page 106: ...distance on each trip All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec trical power source is disconnected 3 ODO TRIP button Resets the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the button The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the...

Page 107: ... L O 0008 107 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U Multi information display 1 Outside temperature gauge 2 Clock 3 Compass 4 Calendar 5 Cruise information display 6 LIGHT button 7 MODE button 8 RESET ADJ button 9 DISPLAY button ...

Page 108: ...multi information display the display will automatically be set to the initial mode When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the display will be reduced LIGHT button This button is used to select the illumi nation pattern of the display Every time you push the LIGHT button the display illuminates in the following or der 1 All the parts of the display are illumi nated 2 Cloc...

Page 109: ...gle the func tions of the cruise information display Every time you push the DISPLAY but ton the display toggles For more details see Cruise information display CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Clock The digital clock indicates the time If the electrical power source has been disconnected the time display w...

Page 110: ...appears and blinks Then push the RESET ADJ but ton To reset the day Push the MODE button until the day display appears and blinks Then push the RESET ADJ button After resetting the calendar push the MODE button until the display returns to normal calendar mode Outside temperature gauge The outside temperature gauge indi cates outside air temperatures To set the unit push the MODE button until the ...

Page 111: ...play appears and blinks Then push the RESET ADJ button to se lect km liter or mile gallon At this time the outside temperature and air condition ing displays also change After setting the unit push the MODE button until the display returns to normal calendar mode 1 Instantaneous fuel consumption INST ECON The instantaneous fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on dis tance and fuel co...

Page 112: ...ed based on the quantity of re maining fuel and past fuel consumption The displayed value is updated every time when the fuel equivalent for 1 km or 1 mile is consumed Every time you refuel the vehicle the cal culation is reset The actual driving range varies with driv ing habits and road conditions If fuel con sumption is good the driving range will be longer If fuel consumption is poor the drivi...

Page 113: ...as been disconnected The compass works to calibrate the direc tion automatically while the vehicle is in motion if deviation is small For additional precision or for complete calibrating see CALIBRATING THE COMPASS below Compass sensor NOTICE Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the roof of the vehicle Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor CALIBRATING THE COMPASS deviat...

Page 114: ...r After calibration push the MODE button several times until the calendar display returns to the normal mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Hawaii Samoa 7 Guam Saipan 9 ...

Page 115: ...t ton again Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings ...

Page 116: ...ake vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer If the indicator or buzzer comes on i Close all doors j Replace bulb or g Fill up tank Do this f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer m Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If the indicator or buzzer comes on o Remove key Key reminder buzzer n Add washer fluid Do this l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer ...

Page 117: ...ance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely un stable during braking b Driver s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up th...

Page 118: ...is lamp comes on in the following cases a The fuel tank is completely empty See Fuel gauge in this section for instructions b The fuel tank cap is not tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Section 1 2 for instructions c There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission elec trical system If it comes on while you are driving in case c have your vehicle checked re paired by yo...

Page 119: ... After about 6 seconds the light will go off This means the system of the airbags and front seat belt pretensioners are operating proper ly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side airbag sensors inflators front seat belt pretensioner assemblies warning light interconnecting wiring and power sources If either of the following conditions occurs this i...

Page 120: ...driving without pushing VSC OFF switch n Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity For instructions see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 o Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK positi...

Page 121: ...ATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 122 Automatic transmission 123 Traction control system 131 Vehicle skid control system 133 Parking brake 135 Cruise control 135 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 122: ...only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position The selector lever must be in the P position before pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobiliser system Once you remove the key the engine im mobiliser system is automatically set See Engine immobiliser system in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free i...

Page 123: ...ector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission Floor shift type Overdrive switch With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position...

Page 124: ...the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not shift into the over drive gear even with the overdrive on CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and...

Page 125: ...use severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving g Parking 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With ...

Page 126: ... may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race th...

Page 127: ...tor lever pulled toward you a Selector lever The shift position is displayed on the in strument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Column shift type Overdrive switch Selector lever With the brake pedal depressed shift while pilling the selector lever toward you The ignition swit...

Page 128: ...tic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not shift into the over drive gear even with the overdrive on CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shif...

Page 129: ...me in the 2 or L position This may cause severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving g Parking 1 Bring t...

Page 130: ... may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race th...

Page 131: ... seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the traction control system is in the self check mode and does not indicate malfunction When the traction control system is oper ating you may feel vibration or noise of your vehicle caused by operation of the brakes This indicates the system is func tioning properly When getting the vehicle out of mud or new ...

Page 132: ...r Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The VSC warning light and or VSC OFF indicator light do does not come on after the ignition is turned on The VSC warning light and VSC OFF indicator light are left on after the ignition is turned on The VSC warning light and VSC OFF indicator light comes on while driving without pushing VSC OFF switch CAUTION Under certain slippery road co...

Page 133: ...ol system activates when the vehicle speed is about more than 15 km h 9 mph While the VSC warning light and VSC OFF indicator light come on the vehicle skid control system cannot be operated You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the vehicle skid control is in the self check mode and does not ...

Page 134: ...SYSTEM FAILURE WARNING These lights warn that when there is a problem somewhere in the vehicle skid control system The lights will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after about a few seconds If the VSC warning light and VSC OFF indicator light come on the vehicle skid control system does not work However as conventional braking operates when ap plied there is no problem...

Page 135: ...lease the parking brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down gradient withi...

Page 136: ...ntrol then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control push ON OFF button This turns the system on The indicator light in the instrument clus ter shows that you can now set your de sired cruising speed Another push will turn the system completely off When the ignition key is turned off the system automatically turned off To use ...

Page 137: ...rops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will be also automatically cancelled If the preset speed automatically cancels out for any other reasons have your ve hicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push RES ACC button and hold it Re lease the button the desired speed is at tained While the button is pushed the vehicle will gra...

Page 138: ...h ing CANCEL button or by depressing the brake pedal pushing RES ACC button will restore the speed set prior to can cellation However once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If CRUISE indicator light in the instru ment cluster flashes when using the cruise control push ON OFF button to turn the system off and then ...

Page 139: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 139 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 140 Using your audio system 140 Car audio system operating hints 159 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 140: ...AND OFF Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM TAPE or CD to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or c...

Page 141: ...enna printed on the inside of the rear window NOTICE Attaching the film especially conduc tive or metallic type on the rear win dow will noticeably reduce the sensi tivity of the radio YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should be to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player...

Page 142: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 142 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Controls and features Type 1 Preset buttons ...

Page 143: ...rward ing push the fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse thr...

Page 144: ...ct disc operation the display shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes to the automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remo...

Page 145: ...cally reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the com pact discs in the magazine in random or der or only listen to the tracks on a specific...

Page 146: ...es et station up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next pre set station To select a station push SCAN again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 se conds and then scan again To select a stati...

Page 147: ...number will be reduced The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side After the beginning of the tape is reached the player will automatically start playing the same side After the end of the tape is reached the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blan...

Page 148: ...ease the or side of TUNE to step up or down the station band Do this again to find another frequency If you push and hold the or side of TUNE the radio will continue seeking up or down for frequencies and will stop at the next frequency that it finds after the button is released Press the button again to resume the search ...

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Page 150: ...h either side of the DISC but ton until the number of the disc you want to eject is displayed Push and release the eject button To eject all discs press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep The last compact disc played be fore pushing the button will be ejected first If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time the eject function will be cancelled While the ignition is in LOCK you...

Page 151: ...ther unit equipped with the player malfunctions your audio system will display one of the six following error messages Error codes WAIT The compact disc player unit may be too hot due to temperature Allow the player to cool down ERR 1 The disc may be dirty damaged or inserted incorrectly up side down Clean disc and re insert ERR 2 The compact disc player is empty Load disc and re try ERR 3 or ERR ...

Page 152: ...ultiple compact discs push and hold until you hear a beep when the au dio system is on After pushing the but ton insert the first compact disc After the disc is loaded the shutter of the slot will close After a few seconds the shutter will automatically open again so the next disc can be inserted The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs If no compact disc is inserted the s...

Page 153: ...arch of RDS stations 32 program types are available as listed here By pushing this button RDS turns on in FM mode and RDS will be displayed If the program type search is not already performed the radio will start a program type search see SRCH for details If a program type search has already been performed the last active program type will be tuned If you are already in FM type mode and a program ...

Page 154: ...station receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies even if RDS function is turned off RDS features are available for use only on FM stations which broadcast RDS in formation ALERT This type of announcement warns of national or local emergencies You will not be able to turn off alert announce ments Alert announcements will come on even if RDS mode is turned off Alert appears on...

Page 155: ...tton again RPT Repeat Cassette Player Push while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically rewind and replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks in order for the re peat feature to work correctly Compact Disc Player There are two repeat features You can either replay a d...

Page 156: ...he discs in the magazine To select a track push SCAN again If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning Scanning the first track of all the discs in the magazine Push SCAN until you hear a beep DSCAN will appear on the display and the player will scan the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop...

Page 157: ... Found 19 RDS The radio will then display the se lected program type for 3 seconds for example ROCK After the program type has been displayed for 3 seconds the radio will display the program type name for 3 seconds After that the radio will display the program service name Day mode headlights off The radio will only display the number of presets that have a frequency for the selected program type ...

Page 158: ...c programs are found No Traf Info will display If the radio receives a traffic announce ment it will interrupt the cassette player or compact disc mode if either one was on adjust the volume to Traffic An nouncement level and broadcast the traf fic announcement During a traffic an nouncement TRAFFIC will appear on the display After traffic announcement it will return to the previous mode and volum...

Page 159: ...the radio transmit ter They are often accompanied by distor tion Multi path FM signals are reflective making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Increasing the bas...

Page 160: ...ssette player Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it especially if it is hot outside Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight Avoid using cassettes with a total play ing time longer than 100 minutes 50 minutes per side The tape used in these cassettes is thin and co...

Page 161: ... them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture ...

Page 162: ...U L O 0008 162 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U CAUTION Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly ...

Page 163: ... CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls 164 Air flow selector settings 168 Operating tips 168 Automatic air conditioning system Controls 171 Air flow selector settings 175 Operating tips 175 Side vents 178 Air conditioning filter 178 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 164: ...ture Selector mainly for driver and secondarily for front passenger 2 Air Intake Selector 3 A C Button 4 Temperature Selector mainly for front passenger and secondarily for driver 5 Air Flow Selector 6 Fan Speed Selector Manual air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 165: ...e se lectors should generally only be used as independent temperature settings for the left and right There are cases where one or both of the airflow temperatures may not accu rately correlate with the set tempera ture according to circumstances when the airflow temperature settings on the left and right are substantially different For example if the left controller is set at central or neutral t...

Page 166: ...osition turns on the defog ging function with the purpose of clear ing the front view This position allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more ...

Page 167: ...C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to your Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 168: ...shield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days turn the fan speed se lector to adjust the fan speed high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When drivin...

Page 169: ...ting select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COL...

Page 170: ...nt view more quickly On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow selector to the wind shie...

Page 171: ...or the independent mode that display shows DUAL mainly for front passenger and secondarily for driver 8 MODE Button air flow selector 9 Fan Speed Selector 10 Temperature Selector At the independent mode that display shows DUAL mainly for driver and secondarily for front passenger At the linked mode that display does not show DUAL for driver Automatic air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 172: ...ent and linked Independent mode Temperatures can be set independently for the driver s seat and front passenger s seat DUAL will appear on the display to show that the indepen dent mode has been selected Linked mode The same temperature is set for the driver s seat and front passen ger s seat When the temperature for the front pas senger s seat is changed in linked mode the mode is changed automat...

Page 173: ... floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in FRESH For details about air flow selector settings see Air flow selector settings de scribed below Windshield air flow button When this button is pressed air flows mainly from the windshield vents and turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing...

Page 174: ...eld the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system For example when the ambient tempera ture is low the air intake mode may change automatically to FRESH This is not a malfunction A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button a...

Page 175: ...shield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days push the fan speed se lector to adjust the fan speed high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When drivin...

Page 176: ... temperature Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditionin...

Page 177: ... clearing the front view When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RE CIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly On humid days do not blow col...

Page 178: ...e vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown Air conditioning filter Automatic air conditioning system only This air conditioning system has a high efficient air refiner filter which helps eliminate dust and pollen thereby increasing your d...

Page 179: ...ome to fog up easily Perform filter replacement periodically Period of replacement expected Every 24000 km 15000 miles Notes This is the normal maintenance period This may change depending on operating conditions If the symptoms of air conditioning efficiency problems occur contact your Toyota dealer to have the filter checked and replaced Actual replacement time Less than 10 minutes approximately...

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Page 181: ...STRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 182 Outside temperature gauge 182 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 183 Power outlet 184 Glove box 186 Garage door opener 187 Auxiliary box 190 Coin holder 192 Front cup holder 192 Rear cup holder 194 Floor mat 195 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 182: ...set the minutes Push the MODE button until the minute display blinks Then push the ADJ button If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time in dication will be reduced Clock type B For details see Multi information display in Section 1 5 Ou...

Page 183: ... seat CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter first open the ashtray lid then press in the light er When it becomes heated it automat ically pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement ASHTRAY With bucket front seat To use the ash tray...

Page 184: ... must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 120W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Inserting a foreign object...

Page 185: ...ttempt to use an appliance that requires more than 115 VAC or 100W the protection circuit will activate and cut the power supply The power supply will restart automatically when you use an appliance that operates within the 115 VAC 100W limits Main switch To use the power outlet push the main switch on the instrument panel An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet is rea...

Page 186: ...liances with high initial peak watt age cathode ray tube type televisions compressor driven refrigerators electric pumps electric tools etc Measuring devices which process pre cise data medical equipment measur ing instruments etc Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power supply microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sen sor lamps etc Certain electrical appliances may cause ra...

Page 187: ...d held garage transmit ter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLink Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming 3 Simultaneously press and hold the hand held garage transmitter button along with the selected HomeLink but ton 4 When the indicator light on the HomeLink changes from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds you can release both buttons 5 Test ...

Page 188: ...g code system Programming an entrance gate Program ming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of the 3 HomeLink but tons you want to program 2 Place your hand held gate device transmitter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLink Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming 3 Press and hold the selected HomeLink button 4 Continuously press and re...

Page 189: ...re as re quired by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door open er which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and re verse does not meet current feder al safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death FCC ID CB2V94800 CANADA 1763 102 264 This device...

Page 190: ...p always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving NOTICE In hot weather inside of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave any thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter the glasses etc inside Auxiliary box type B To use the box pull on the handle CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving ...

Page 191: ...cident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Auxiliary box type D To use the box pull up the lock release lever and open the lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving To maximize the storage room remove the cup holder by pushing the side fac ing at its upright position ...

Page 192: ...nt seat With bench type front seat To use the coin holder push coins down into the holder To remove the coin holder wiggle and pull up on coin holder Front cup holder type A The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use the cup holder push on the lid ...

Page 193: ...s not in use Front cup holder type B The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely To use the cup holder pull up the lock release lever and open the lid CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduc...

Page 194: ...ing else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Do not lift the armrest upright when the cup holder is pulled out Rear cup h...

Page 195: ...st lid must be securely closed with the lock engaged Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Do no...

Page 196: ...O 0008 196 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 197: ...tries 200 Three way catalytic converters 201 Engine exhaust cautions 202 Facts about engine oil consumption 202 Iridium tipped spark plugs 203 Brake system 204 Brake pad wear limit indicators 207 Luggage stowage precautions 207 Your Toyota s identification 208 Theft prevention labels 209 Suspension and chassis 209 Types of tires 210 SECTION 2 ...

Page 198: ...m the gasoline you use should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91 or hig...

Page 199: ...ne These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing meth...

Page 200: ...iveability problems caused by the partic ular gasoline that you are using If you continue to have unacceptable driveability try changing gasoline brands If this does not rectify your problem then consult your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not use gasohol other than stated above It will cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems occur poor hot starting vaporizing e...

Page 201: ... ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or f...

Page 202: ...awn into the vehicle To allow proper operation of your vehicle s ventilation system keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind shield clear of snow leaves or oth er obstructions If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open and the trunk lid closed Have the cause immediately located and corrected FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating a...

Page 203: ...y drop in the oil level at all even after 1000 km 600 miles or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGIN...

Page 204: ... nor mal And your braking distance will be longer ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The anti lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steer ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal When the anti lock brake system...

Page 205: ... distance from the vehicle in front of you be cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tires grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake system does not provide vehicle control Anti lock brake system is not de signed to shor...

Page 206: ...ces If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does...

Page 207: ...e when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle observe the following Put luggage or cargo in...

Page 208: ...legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 209: ...ehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspens...

Page 210: ... all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in accel eration and handling performance compared with summe...

Page 211: ...STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 212 How to start the engine 212 Tips for driving in various conditions 213 Winter driving tips 214 Dinghy towing 215 Trailer towing 215 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 221 SECTION 3 ...

Page 212: ...hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows 1 With your foot off th...

Page 213: ...r they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance CAUTION Before driving off m...

Page 214: ...eeze or plain water alone When it is extremely cold we recommend to use 60 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells ...

Page 215: ...s etc Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to your vehicle Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and ...

Page 216: ...ight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer Even though the vehicle may be physically capa ble of towing a higher weight the operator must determine the maxi mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting...

Page 217: ...in the rear HITCHES Use only a hitch which is recom mended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight re quirement Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer and bolt the hitch securely to the rear bumper Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease Toyota recommends removing the trail er hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possib...

Page 218: ...r manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight TRAILER LIGHTS Trailer lights must comply with federal state provincial and local regulations See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for your trail er Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up Direct splicing may dam age your vehicle s el...

Page 219: ... at a time avoiding sharp or prolonged turning Have someone guide you when backing to reduce the risk of an acci dent Because stopping distance may be in creased vehicle to vehicle distance should be increased when towing a trailer For each 16 km h 10 mph of speed allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the ve hicle ahead Avoid sudden braking as you may skid resulting in jack...

Page 220: ...orming the following 1 Apply the brakes and hold 2 Have someone place wheel blocks un der both the vehicle and trailer wheels 3 When the wheel blocks are in place release your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load 4 Apply the parking brake firmly 5 Shift into P and turn off the engine When restarting out after parking on a slope 1 With the transmission in P position start the engine Be su...

Page 221: ...ntain a steady pace Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights Keep a proper dis tance from other vehicles to avoid sud den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal This causes premature wear overhea...

Page 222: ...VALON OM22491U CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the engine running Also the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run ning ...

Page 223: ...start 224 If your engine stalls while driving 227 If your vehicle overheats 227 If you have a flat tire 228 If your vehicle needs to be towed 235 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 237 If you lose your keys 239 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 239 SECTION 4 ...

Page 224: ...ir shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions 2 If the engine still...

Page 225: ...ion If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correc...

Page 226: ...battery Booster battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration Connecting point Do not connect the cab...

Page 227: ...ine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of power or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine has probably overheated You should follow this procedure 1 Pull safely off the road...

Page 228: ...ed to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic Avoid stopping on the c...

Page 229: ... is supported by the jack alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire and wheel beyon...

Page 230: ...ver 3 Loosen the bolt and remove it 4 Remove the spacer Then take the spare tire out of the ve hicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Blocking the wheel 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat ...

Page 231: ... wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack ...

Page 232: ...jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Changing wheels 7 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel wi...

Page 233: ...heel nuts finger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more Lowering your vehicle 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use o...

Page 234: ...e air pressure of the re placed tire Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated in Section 8 If the pressure is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as...

Page 235: ... or b Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or com mercial tow truck service tow your ve hicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency tow ing in this section Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Y...

Page 236: ...n sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody of the towed vehicle will be damaged during towing From rear Use a towing dolly under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow from the rear with the front wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage to the trans mission b Using flat bed truck c Towing with sling type truc...

Page 237: ... driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and towing cable or chain The eyelets and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelets provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the trans...

Page 238: ...ions even though the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is set 2 Pry up the cover with a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to pull down the shift lock override button You can shift out of P position only while push ing the button 4 Shif...

Page 239: ...en the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wireless re mote control transmitter at your Toyota dealer Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve hicle by...

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Page 241: ...91U VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 248 General maintenance 249 Does your vehicle need repairing 251 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 242: ...heduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may i...

Page 243: ... Make these checks only where ade quate ventilation can be obtained if you run the engine OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or exc...

Page 244: ... the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the pedal has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied Automatic transmission Park mecha nism Check the lock release button of the se lector lever for proper and smooth...

Page 245: ...owever wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road Strange noises related to suspension moveme...

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Page 247: ...0008 253 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 254 Fuse locations 255 Do it yourself service precautions 256 Positioning the jack 258 Parts and tools 259 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 248: ...491U 1 Engine coolant reservoir 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse blocks 7 Battery 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Windshield washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview ...

Page 249: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 255 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U Fuse locations Spare fuses With daytime running light system ...

Page 250: ...tment the engine radiator exhaust manifold and spark plug boots etc will be hot So be care ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when work ing o...

Page 251: ...wash off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center elec trode Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapp...

Page 252: ... jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P Block the wheels on the opposite side of the jack up point if neces sary Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall off the jack and cause personal injury Never get under the...

Page 253: ...ized or distilled water Tools Funnel only for adding coolant Checking brake fluid Parts if level is low SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power steering fluid Parts if level is low Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking battery condition Tools Warm water Ba...

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Page 255: ...ng the engine oil level 262 Checking the engine coolant level 263 Checking brake fluid 264 Checking power steering fluid 265 Checking tire pressure 266 Checking and replacing tires 267 Rotating tires 268 Installing snow tires and chains 268 Replacing wheels 270 Aluminum wheel precautions 270 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 256: ... type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt Imp qt 1 5 1 6 1 3 NOTICE Avoid ov...

Page 257: ...ront of the container Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethyl ene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum com ponents The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below th...

Page 258: ...Follow the manufac turer s directions for how much to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 35 C 31 F When it is extreme ly cold to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F 60 solution is rec ommended Do not use more t...

Page 259: ...the fluid level through the reser voir If necessary add automatic trans mission fluid DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours ...

Page 260: ...e tire tread and a greater possibility of tire damage from road haz ards If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you ...

Page 261: ... a qualified techni cian even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use only the same size and construction as original ly installed and with the same or great er load capacity Using any other size or type of tire may seriously aff...

Page 262: ... wheel alignment out of balance wheels or severe braking WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires select the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota Do not use tires other than those ...

Page 263: ...check your local laws before you install tire chains CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the rear tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so remo...

Page 264: ...ody and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not rec ommended as they may have been sub jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Aluminum wheel precautions When installing alumin...

Page 265: ...1 MY AVALON OM22491U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 272 Battery recharging precautions 273 Checking and replacing fuses 274 Adding washer fluid 275 Replacing light bulbs 275 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 266: ...rning get medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer g...

Page 267: ...ry checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cable...

Page 268: ...f the pull out tool is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the RADIO or A C fuse which may be dispensable...

Page 269: ...reezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Replacing light bulbs The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacin...

Page 270: ...side the light contact your Toyota dealer Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights low beam 9006 51 A Headlights high beam 9005 60 B Front fog lights 9006 51 A Front turn signal parking lights 1157NA 27 8 C Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 D Stop tail lights 7443 21 5 D Rear side marker lights 168 4 9 D Back up lights 921 18 D License plate lights W5W 5 D High mounted stoplight 921 18 D Interior light...

Page 271: ...ctor while depress ing the lock release If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Turn the bulb and remove it 3 Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 272: ...your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog or front turn signal parking light bulbs by yourself You may damage the ve hicle Use a flat bladed screw driver a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Rear side marker light Front fog and front turn signal parking lights Rear turn signal stop tail and rear side marker lights ...

Page 273: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 279 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U Back up lights Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing cover clips Installing cover clips ...

Page 274: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 280 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U License plate lights Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing cover clips Installing cover clips ...

Page 275: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 281 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U High mounted stoplight type A High mounted stoplight type B ...

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Page 277: ... 01 AVALON U L O 0008 283 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 284 Engine 284 Fuel 285 Service specifications 285 Tires 287 Fuses 288 SECTION 8 ...

Page 278: ...ment cm3 cu in 2995 182 8 Overall length mm in 4875 192 0 Overall width mm in 1820 71 7 Overall height mm in 1465 57 7 1 Wheelbase mm in 2720 107 0 Front tread mm in 1550 61 0 Rear tread mm in 1525 60 0 1 Unladen vehicle 2 With floor shift type automatic transmission 3 With column shift type automatic transmission Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 410 904 2 475 1047 3 ...

Page 279: ...old mm in Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt Ibf Generator belt 88 22 Power steering pump belt 115 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 4 7 5 0 4 1 Without filter 4 5 4 8 4 ...

Page 280: ...h all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 4 75 5 0 4 2 Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid D II or DEXRON III DEXRON II BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 55 2 2 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining we...

Page 281: ...el size Tire size Front Rear Wheel size P205 65R15 92H 210 2 1 31 210 2 1 31 15 6JJ P205 60R16 91H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 16 6JJ Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft Ibf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire pressure through Aluminum wheel precautions in Section 7 2 ...

Page 282: ...ht system Engine compartment with daytime running light system Fuses type A 1 HEAD RH 15 A Right hand headlight high beam indicator light 2 HEAD LH 15 A Left hand headlight front fog lights 3 ABS NO 4 5 A Vehicle skid control system 4 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse 5 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse 6 SPARE 25 A Spare fuse 7 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse 8 ALT S 5 A Charging system ...

Page 283: ...ircuit 22 HEAD LH UPR 10 A No circuit 23 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right hand headlight low beam 24 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left hand head light low beam 25 DRL 7 5 A Daytime running light sys tem 26 HEAD LH UPR 10 A Left hand head light high beam high beam indicator light 27 HEAD RH UPR 10 A Right hand headlight high beam 28 ECU IG NO 1 5 A Electric cooling fans 29 ECU B 7 5 A Air conditioning system theft deter...

Page 284: ...l system 49 DOME 7 5 A Interior light front per sonal lights door courtesy lights igni tion switch light vanity lights garage door opener open door warning light illuminated entry system rear personal lights automatic light control system trunk light wireless remote control sys tem multiplex communication system 50 OPNER 5 A No circuit 51 RL P W 20 A Power window for rear left passenger 52 RR P W ...

Page 285: ...AVALON U L O 0008 291 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 292 Uniform tire quality grading 292 SECTION 9 ...

Page 286: ... in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purcha...

Page 287: ...nce Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Su...

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Page 289: ...nce 249 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher is recommended See page 198 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 gal 15 4 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy C...

Page 290: ...01 AVALON U L O 0008 241 2001 MY AVALON OM22491U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 242 Washing and waxing your Toyota 243 Cleaning the interior 244 SECTION 5 ...

Page 291: ...f proper ven tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the fo...

Page 292: ... may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substance When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty wi...

Page 293: ...surface does not repel water well apply wax 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax If the finish has become extremely weath ered use a car cleaning polish fol lowed by a separate wax Carefully fol low the manufacturer s instructions and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as w...

Page 294: ...nstructions and follow them closely Seat belts The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water Use a cloth or sponge As you are clean ing check the belts for excessive wear fraying or cuts NOTICE Do not use dye or bleach on the belts it may weaken them Do not use the belts until they be come dry Windows The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner NOTI...

Page 295: ...d solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather Mildew may develop on soiled leath er upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the leather surface to harden and shrink Keep your ve...

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