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Head restraints

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Removing the head restraints

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Installing the head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

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Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
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Lock

release button

Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.

Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Summary of Contents for AVALON 2010

Page 1: ... 331 4331 10 Cert no SGS COC 005612 00505 QRG10 AVA Printed in U S A 7 09 08 TCS 03068 413635M1 indd 2 7 20 09 12 44 52 PM QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE AVALON 2 0 1 0 413635M1 indd 1 7 20 09 12 44 47 PM I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 2: ...description of Avalon operations Every Avalon owner should review the Owner s Manual that accompanies this vehicle Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout the Owner s Manual Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing Toyota res...

Page 3: ...tments Front 12 Seat adjustments Rear 12 Seat ventilators Heaters 21 Seats Head restraints 11 Steering lock release 10 Steering wheel switches 19 Sunshade Rear1 14 Telephone controls Bluetooth 15 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11 Windows Power 14 Windshield wipers washers1 12 Doors Child safety locks 23 Seatbelt comfort guide 24 Seatbelts 23 Seatbelts Shoulder belt anchor 23 Spare tire tools 2...

Page 4: ...osition memory switches1 Headlight turn signal and front fog light1 controls Ignition switch standard key 1 Wiper and washer controls ENGINE START STOP button Smart Key 1 Clock Center display1 Navigation system1 2 Emergency flasher button AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator and front passenger seatbelt reminder lights Air Conditioning controls I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 5: ...window defogger button Cruise control Tilt lock release lever Tire Pressure Monitoring warning System reset Telescopic lock release Power rearview mirror control Glass breakage sensor1 Rear sunshade switch1 Trunk opener Fuel filler door opener 1 If equipped 2 For vehicles with a navigation system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 6: ... warning1 Brake system warning1 1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine there may be a malfunction Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer Driver seatbelt reminder alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph Front passenger seatbelt reminder alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph Low engine oil pressure warning1 Front passenger occupant classification indicator F...

Page 7: ...indicator Open door warning Airbag SRS warning1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning1 Malfunction Check Engine indicator1 Engine oil replacement reminder1 Low fuel level warning Automatic headlight leveling system warning1 Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1 Ready mode indicator1 Conventional cruise Smart Key system warning1 2 If this light flashes refer to Cruise control Secti...

Page 8: ... Key system With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system Trunk lid operation Panic button Push and hold Push and hold NOTE If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking all doors will relock for safety Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 9: ...thout starting engine Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only or all doors Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors NOTE Doors may also be locked unlocked using remote Accessories such as the radio will operate Power ON the engine not running All systems OFF ACC ON OFF Trunk access Opening trunk Locking operation Unlocking operation Carry remote to l...

Page 10: ...ne click is heard If the cap is not tightened enough Check Engine indicator may illuminate Push Turn Store Light control Instrument panel Brightness control Trunk release ON Push Trunk opener Main switch OFF OVERVIEW I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 11: ...wer steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield washer fluid tank NOTE Regularly scheduled maintenance including oil changes will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance Please refer to the Warranty Maintenance Guide Engine maintenance I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 12: ...t the shift lever to S position from D position Park Reverse Neutral Drive S mode S D Steering lock release Turn Turn Smart Key system Without Smart Key system Push Turn Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes or turned OFF 1 Doors lock when shifting from Park Doors unlock when shifting into Park 2 Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above 12...

Page 13: ...ess again Hold wheel push lever down set angle and length and return lever NOTE Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Angle Length Lock release lever Lock release lever Seats Head restraints Lock release button I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 14: ...equipped and height if equipped Manual seat Power seat Seatback angle lever Windshield wipers washers Interval wipe Single wipe Slow Fast Pull to wash and wipe Adjust frequency Pull to wash and wipe Auto wipe Single wipe Slow Fast Adjust sensor sensitivity With interval wiper With AUTO rain sensing wiper Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase decrease wipe frequency ...

Page 15: ...DRL Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam Parking lights Right turn Lane change Lane change Left turn High beam Auto DRL OFF Turn I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e ...

Page 16: ...window needs to be reinitialized Refer to the Owner s Manual for more details Up Down Driver side Moonroof if equipped Sliding operation Tilting operation Open Tilt Close Close Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise NOTE If battery is disconnected the moonroof needs to be reinitialized Refer to the Owner s Manual for more details Sunshade Rear if equipped Push When shifting to reverse...

Page 17: ...nect the compatible telephone and the system Refer to Hands free system for cellular phone Section 3 3 in the Owner s Manual for more details or go to Toyota com and enter Bluetooth in the keyword search Telephone controls Bluetooth if equipped Microphone Audio unit Steering wheel telephone switches Volume Start call End call Voice command button I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 18: ...Manual for more details For programming assistance contact HomeLink at 1 800 355 3515 or visit http www homelink com HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Inc Cruise control 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph Turning system ON OFF Functions System ON OFF Increase speed Decrease speed ...

Page 19: ...peed to the nearest 5 mph and then in 5 mph increments Pushing lever down toward SET will reduce speed in the same way 3 To change the vehicle to vehicle distance Push the distance button to cycle through the settings which will change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT Dynamic Laser Cruise Control if equipped 1 To select conventional fixed speed control Push the ON OFF button Push the lev...

Page 20: ... PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Push SCAN Push again to hold selection CD changer To load one disc Push LOAD and insert one disc To load multiple discs Push and hold LOAD until you hear a beep Insert one disc Shutter will close and then re open for next disc To select a CD Push DISC or DISC To select a file MP3 WMA only Turn TUNE FILE To select a folder MP3 WMA only Push either side of FOLDER Pus...

Page 21: ... knob 1 Entire display 2 Audio display and Air Conditioning display 3 OFF With navigation system Refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Steering wheel switches Audio control Climate control v v Volume control Temperature selector Auto A C ON System OFF Use to search within the selected audio medium radio CD iPod etc MODE Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode Push and hold to turn a...

Page 22: ...rol ON Outside rearview mirror Rear defogger Airflow vent In mode use fresh air indicator OFF to reduce window fogging Fan speed DUAL button Indicator ON Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger Indicator OFF Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger Windshield defogger If equipped Display Control Without navigation system With navigation system I n f o r ma t i o nP ...

Page 23: ...Door locks Lock Unlock Seat ventilators Heaters if equipped Push knob to pop the controller out Turn clockwise for heater counter clockwise for ventilator Push Turn With ventilator Heater only Push Turn Heater OFF Ventilator I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 24: ... box Console box The ENGINE START STOP switch engine switch must be in the ACC or ON position to be used Clock H Hour set M Minute set 00 Round off minutes Without navigation system With navigation system Refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 25: ...ted even slightly it cannot be re extended beyond that point unless fully retracted again This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely To find more information about seatbelts and how to install a child restraint system refer to the Owner s Manual Keep as low on hips as possible Take up slack Too high Seatbelts Push up or squeeze lock release to lower Seatbelts Shoulder belt ...

Page 26: ...ntil indicator blinks three times Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initialization to complete Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner s Manual for tire inflation specifications If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains on take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer NOTE The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or c...

Page 27: ...ueling Opening the fuel tank cap 80 1 6 Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system 83 Alarm 85 Theft prevention labels U S A 87 1 7 Safety information Correct driving posture 88 SRS airbags 90 Front passenger occupant classification system 103 Child restraint systems 109 Installing child restraints 113 2 1 Driving procedures Driving the vehicle 124 Engine ignition switch with smart key syste...

Page 28: ...ntrol switches 206 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 208 3 2 Using the audio system Audio system type 210 Audio cover 212 Using the radio 213 Using the CD player 220 Playing MP3 and WMA discs 228 Optimal use of the audio system 236 Using the AUX adapter 238 Using the steering wheel audio switches 239 3 3 Using the hands free system for cellular phone Hands free system for cellular...

Page 29: ...ements 318 General maintenance 320 Emission inspection and maintenance I M programs 323 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourself service precautions 324 Hood 327 Positioning a floor jack 328 Engine compartment 330 Tires 345 Tire inflation pressure 354 Wheels 358 Air conditioning filter 360 Key battery 363 Checking and replacing fuses 367 Headlight aim with discharge headlights 376 Light bulbs...

Page 30: ...If the vehicle battery is discharged 420 If your vehicle overheats 424 If the vehicle becomes stuck 427 6 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 430 Fuel information 439 Tire information 442 6 2 Customization Customizable features 454 6 3 Initialization Items to initialize 458 Reporting safety defects for U S owners 460 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners in French 461 Abbrevi...

Page 31: ...ound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi cles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsi...

Page 32: ...ing installation Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your ...

Page 33: ...ays give your full attention to driving Anything that dis tracts the driver such as adjusting controls talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you your occupants or others General precautions regarding children s safety Never leave children unattended in the vehicle and never allow children to have or use the key Children may be ab...

Page 34: ...inst anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment Safety symbol The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means Do not Do not do this or Do not let this happen Arrows indicating operations Indicates the action pushing ...

Page 35: ...20 AVALON_U OM41437U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 36: ...g experience 4 Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting your vehicle performing do it yourself maintenance and maintenance information 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed gets a flat tire or is involved in an accident 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information 7 For owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian o...

Page 37: ...m P 156 Pictorial index Exterior Turn signal light P 145 Fog light P 159 Side marker light P 156 Headlight low beam P 156 Hood P 327 Windshield wiper P 160 Moon roof P 77 Outside rear view mirror P 72 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 38: ...ure Information P 345 P 405 P 437 P 442 Tail lights P 156 Side marker light P 156 Trunk P 46 Rear window defogger P 208 Door P 40 Fuel filler door P 80 Turn signal light P 145 If equipped Back up light Tail stop light P 156 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 39: ...er airbag P 90 SRS knee airbag P 90 SRS driver airbag P 90 Floor mat P 298 Door pocket P 285 Front seat P 50 SRS side airbag P 90 Console box P 280 Power outlets P 291 Cup holders P 284 Armrest P 295 AUX adapter P 238 Head restraint P 59 Storage compartment P 283 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 40: ...er switches P 301 Inside rear view mirror P 70 Personal light P 277 Moon roof switch P 77 Interior light P 277 Vanity mirror P 287 Personal light P 277 Sun visor P 286 SRS curtain shield airbag P 90 A If equipped I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 41: ...10 AVALON_U OM41437U B Door lock switch P 40 Window lock switch P 74 Power window switches P 74 Pictorial index Interior I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 42: ...vigation system switches Ashtray P 290 Seat heater ventilator switch P 293 Shift lock override button P 416 Shift lever P 140 If equipped Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual Storage compartment P 283 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 43: ...eters P 148 Windshield wipers and washer switch P 160 Trunk opener main switch P 46 Glove box P 279 Telescopic lock release lever P 68 Parking brake pedal P 146 Tilt lock release lever P 68 Driving position memory switches P 55 Tire pressure warning reset switch hidden under panel P 346 Horn P 147 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 44: ...ey system P 137 If equipped Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual A B Telephone switch P 247 Engine ignition switch vehicles with smart key system P 133 Climate remote control switches P 206 Talk switch P 247 Distance switch P 172 Cruise control switch P 165 168 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 45: ...nel Center display P 154 Emergency flashers P 384 Clock P 288 Air conditioning system P 198 Audio system P 210 Navigation system Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers P 208 Air conditioning system P 198 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 46: ... sunshade switch P 296 Glass breakage sensor P 85 Fuel filler door opener P 80 Trunk opener P 46 Outside rear view mirror switches P 72 If equipped Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 47: ...ry is depleted or the smart key system does not oper ate properly you will need the mechanical key The following keys are provided with the vehicle Vehicles with smart key system Electronic keys Operating the smart key system P 24 Operating the wireless remote control function P 36 Mechanical keys Key number plate Vehicles without smart key system Master keys Operating the wireless remote control ...

Page 48: ...can be made at your Toyota dealer using the key number plate P 417 When riding in an aircraft When bringing a key onto an aircraft make sure you do not press any but tons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin If you are carrying a key in your bag etc ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed acciden tally Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere ...

Page 49: ...d The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person for example in your pocket The driver should always carry the electronic key Locks and unlocks the doors P 25 Unlocks the trunk P 25 Starts and stops the engine P 133 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 50: ...cking the doors Grip the handle to unlock the door Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The door cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the door is locked Press the lock button to lock the door Unlocking the trunk Press the button to unlock the trunk I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 51: ... locking the doors and trunk AVALON_U OM41437U Antenna location and effective range Antenna location Antennas outside cabin Antenna outside trunk Antenna inside trunk Antennas inside cabin I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 52: ...he electronic key is within about 3 ft 1 m of an outside door handles Only the doors detecting the key can be operated When starting the engine or changing ENGINE START STOP switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 3 ft 1 m of the trunk release button I n f o r m...

Page 53: ...tery is depleted Near a TV tower electric power plant gas station radio station large dis play airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri cal noise When carrying a portable radio cellular phone cordless phone or other wireless communication devices When the electronic key has come into contact with or is covered by a metallic object When multiple electronic keys are in ...

Page 54: ...ow Wait for at least 5 seconds after each operation to continue an operation Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the doors If a door is not opened within 60 second after is pressed the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set In case that the alarm is triggered immediately stop the alarm P 85 STEP 1 STEP 2 Relevant doors Unlocking doors Beep...

Page 55: ...he electronic key is not used If the smart key system or the wireless remote control function does not operate or the detection area becomes smaller the battery may be depleted Replace the battery when necessary P 363 To avoid serious deterioration do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft 1 m of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field TVs Personal computers Recharging ...

Page 56: ... a large amount of water splashes on the door handle such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effective range The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec tronic...

Page 57: ... tronic key from the passenger compart ment and lock the doors again Tried to exit the vehicle with the electronic key and lock the doors without first turning the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF and lock the doors again Closed the trunk while the electronic key is still inside and all doors are locked Retrieve the elec tronic key from the trunk and close the tru...

Page 58: ...Toyota dealer Settings e g smart key system can be changed Customizable features P 454 Alarm Situation Correction procedure Interior alarm rings continu ously Turned the ENGINE START STOP switch to ACCESSORY mode while the driver s door is open Opened the driver s door when the ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY mode Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF and close the driver s door Turned th...

Page 59: ...undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC ID NI4TMLF 1 NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference ...

Page 60: ...yota dealer for details such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves Then consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves Ra...

Page 61: ... doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors Unlocks the trunk push and hold Sounds alarm push and hold P 86 Vehicles without smart key system Locks all doors Sounds alarm push and hold P 86 Unlocks all doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors Unl...

Page 62: ...31 When the key battery is fully depleted P 363 Conditions affecting operation Vehicles with smart key system P 28 Vehicles without smart key system The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol lowing situations Near a TV tower radio station electric power plant airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves When carrying a portable radio cellular phone or ...

Page 63: ...ed operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For vehicles sold in Jordan Type Approval Number TRC LPD 2009 4 NOTE This device complies with the specifications mentioned in test reports No 20071409200 20071409300 and 20071409500 issued by Telefication B V The Netherlands TRC ...

Page 64: ... ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation b...

Page 65: ... with smart key system P 25 Wireless remote control P 36 Key Vehicles with smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key P 418 Vehicles without smart key system Locks all doors Unlocks all doors Turning the key unlocks the driver s door Turning the key again unlocks the other doors Door lock switch Locks all doors Unlocks all doors I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i...

Page 66: ...tch is in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked Vehicles without smart key system The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key is in the engine switch Inside lock button Locks the door Unlocks the door The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handles even i...

Page 67: ... lock the rear doors Automatic door locking and unlocking systems The following functions can be set or canceled Function Operation Shift position linked door locking function Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all doors Shift position linked door unlocking function Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors Speed linked door lock ing function All doors are locked when the vehicle speed ...

Page 68: ... smart key system Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the ON position Perform within 10 seconds Function Operation Driver s door linked door unlocking function Vehicles with smart key system All doors are unlocked when the driver s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Vehicles without smart key system All doors are unlocked when the driver s...

Page 69: ...red function to be set are shown as follows Use the same procedure to can cel the function When the setting or canceling operation is complete all doors are locked and then unlocked STEP 2 Function Shift lever position Switch position Shift position linked door lock ing function P Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door locking func tion N Driver s door linked door unlock i...

Page 70: ...vent an accident Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out resulting in death or serious injury Always use a seat belt Always lock all doors Ensure that all doors are properly closed Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving Set the rear door child protector when children are seated in the re...

Page 71: ...k lid cannot be opened even with the wireless remote control or the smart key system The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener smart key system or wireless remote control Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle Push the opener switch Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle Entry system vehicles with smart key system P 25 Wireless remote control P 36 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 72: ...e in the trunk may be unexpectedly thrown out causing an accident In addition exhaust gases may enter the vehicle causing death or a seri ous health hazard Make sure to close the trunk lid before driving Before driving the vehicle make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed If the trunk lid is not fully closed it may open unexpectedly while driving caus ing an accident Never let anyone sit in the...

Page 73: ...ght by the closing trunk lid Using the trunk Observe the following precautions Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught resulting in seri ous injury Remove any heavy loads such as snow and ice from the trunk lid before opening it Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again after it is opened When opening or closing the trunk lid thoroughly check to make sure the ...

Page 74: ...re difficult to open or close the trunk lid on an incline than on a level surface so beware of the trunk lid unexpectedly opening or closing by itself Make sure that the trunk lid is fully open and secure before using the trunk When closing the trunk lid take extra care to prevent your fingers etc from being caught When closing the trunk lid make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface If th...

Page 75: ...50 AVALON_U OM41437U 1 3 Adjustable components seats steering wheel mirrors Front seats Manual seat Seatback angle lever Seat position lever I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 76: ...trong impact during a rear end collision the head restraint moves slightly forward and upward to provide support for the occupants head Power seat Seat leg support switch Seat position fore aft switch Seat cushion front angle switch Vertical height switch Seatback angle switch Lumbar support switch if equipped I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 77: ...oes not indicate a problem CAUTION Reclining adjustment Do not recline the seat more than necessary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt If the seat is too reclined during an accident the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt increasing the risk of death or serious inj...

Page 78: ...1437U Rear seats Keep the flap area clear To adjust the seat back angle pull the lock release lever Do not place objects on the flap area If objects are left in the gap the reclining seatback will not lock properly and may move unexpectedly Flap area I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 79: ...ary when the vehicle is in motion to reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt If the seat is too reclined during an accident the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt increasing the risk of death or serious injury I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 80: ...s are unlocked Two different driving positions can be entered into memory Entering a position to memory Vehicles with smart key system Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system Turn the engine switch to the ON position Adjust the driver s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired positions Push the SET button then within 3 seconds push button 1...

Page 81: ...river s door Setting the linked door unlock operation Set the driving positions into the memory system using the 1 or 2 buttons P 55 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF then close the driver s door Recalling the memorized position Vehicles with smart key system Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system Turn the engine switch to the ON position Push b...

Page 82: ... START STOP switch OFF Push the SET button and the button on the wireless remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you hear 2 beeps STEP 3 Retained accessory power Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver s door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again even if the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch is OFF If any position me...

Page 83: ...VALON_U OM41437U CAUTION Seat adjustment caution Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas senger If this happens you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi tion memory button I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 84: ... provided for all seats Up Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint Lock release button Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button Align the head restraint with the installa tion holes and push it down to the lock position Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 85: ...int precautions Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times Do not drive with the head restraints removed Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is close...

Page 86: ...y over the shoulder but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul der Position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips Adjust the position of the seatback Sit up straight and well back in the seat Do not twist the seat belt Fastening and releasing the seat belt Fastening the belt Push the tab into the buckle until a clicking sound is heard Releasing the belt Press the r...

Page 87: ...e to a person s neck use the seat belt comfort guide Pull the comfort guide from the pocket Slide the belt past the slot of the guide The elastic must be behind the seat belt Adjusting the height of the belt front seats Down Up Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 88: ...pact or a rear impact STEP 3 Emergency locking retractor ELR The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around fully Automatic locking retractor ALR When a passenger s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in t...

Page 89: ...cing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions the pretensioner will activate for the first collision but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli sions Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way P 61 Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as o...

Page 90: ... system Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seat ing position The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips Adjustable shoulder anchor Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your ...

Page 91: ...damage and wear Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt plate or buckle to be jammed in the door Inspect the seat belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from injury Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted If the seat belt does not function...

Page 92: ...ould reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt in an accident causing death or serious injury Using a seat belt extender Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system increas ing the risk of death or injury in the ev...

Page 93: ...st to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel vertically When the steering wheel is in a low position it will spring up as you release the lock release lever To change the column length Hold the steering wheel and press the telescopic lock release lever and adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally After adjustment pull the lever up to secure the steering wheel...

Page 94: ...e that the steering wheel is locked Otherwise the steering wheel may move suddenly possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury While driving Do not adjust the steering wheel Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident resulting in death or serious injury I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 95: ...to detect the headlights of vehi cles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light Press the button for longer than 3 seconds to turn auto mode on off The indicator comes on when auto mode is turned on Vehicles with smart key sys tem The anti glare mirror is automatically set to auto when ever the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system The ...

Page 96: ...th auto anti glare inside rear view mirror CAUTION While driving Do not adjust the position of the mirror Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident or result ing in death or serious injury To ensure correct functioning of the sen sors do not touch or cover the sensors I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 97: ...the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position When the mirrors are fogged up vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors P 208 Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch Select a mirror to adjust Left Right Adjust the mirror Up Right Down Left STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i ...

Page 98: ... seat and the outside rear view mirrors P 55 CAUTION While driving Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci dent resulting in death or serious injury Do not adjust the mirrors Before driving be sure to make an adjustment of the driver and passenger side mirrors properly Do not drive with the mirrors folded When the mirror heat...

Page 99: ... switches Use this switch to prevent chil dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches One touch closing Closing One touch opening Opening Pressing the switch in the opposite direction will stop win dow travel partway I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 100: ...mart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position They can not however be operated once the driver s or front passenger s door is opened Jam protection function If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly When the battery...

Page 101: ...heir body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated Do not allow children to operate the power windows Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury Jam protection function Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the ...

Page 102: ...head switches to open close and tilt the moon roof up and down Opening and closing Open Stops just before it is opened fully Press the switch again to fully open Close To stop partway press the switch lightly Tilt up and down Tilt up Tilt down To stop partway press the switch lightly I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 103: ...ened Vehicles without smart key system The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the ACC or LOCK position It cannot however be operated once the driver s door is opened Jam protection function If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting down travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly If the...

Page 104: ...any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi cle while it is moving Do not sit on top of the moon roof When closing the moon roof Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated Do not allo...

Page 105: ...icle Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed Opening the fuel tank cap Press the fuel filler door opener switch Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 106: ...eased Fuel types Use unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity Approximately 18 5 gal 70 L 15 4 Imp gal When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable The lever can be used to open the fuel filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened using the inside switch because the battery discharged or for any other reason I n f o r ma t i o nP r...

Page 107: ...t allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to come close to an open fuel tank Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged This may cause static ele...

Page 108: ... of another vehicle The vehicle s keys have built in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle s on board computer Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle Vehicles with a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the ENGINE START STOP switch has been turned off to indicate that the system...

Page 109: ... Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference includ ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device CAUTION Certifications for the engine immobilizer system Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to opera...

Page 110: ...rs will lock again automatically The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor The side windows are tapped or broken Setting the alarm system Close the doors trunk and hood and lock all doors The system will be set automati cally after 30 seconds The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set Deactivating or stopping the alarm ...

Page 111: ...ered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system A person inside the vehicle opens a door the trunk or hood The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked Panic mode Vehicles with smart key system Vehicles without smart key system When is pushed for longer than about one second an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will fla...

Page 112: ...N_U OM41437U Theft prevention labels U S A These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto len vehicles Do not remove under penalty of law I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 113: ...an be reached and easily depressed to the extent required P 50 Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper able Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air bag is facing your chest P 68 Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears P 59 Wear the seat belt correctly P 61 I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 114: ... risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger Do not place anything under the front seats Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place This may lead to an acci dent The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged Adjusting the seat position Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen gers are...

Page 115: ...ath or serious injury Front airbags Driver airbag front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas senger from impact with interior components Knee airbag Can help provide driver protection Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbag Can help protect the torso of the front occupants Curtain shield airbag Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants a...

Page 116: ...tor lights Side airbag Curtain shield airbag Side and curtain shield airbag sensor SRS warning light Curtain shield airbag sensor Driver s seat position sensor Knee airbag Airbag sensor assembly Occupant detection system ECU and sensors Front passenger s seat belt buckle switch Driver airbag Driver s seat belt buckle switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 117: ...al or side impacts the SRS airbag sys tem triggers the airbag inflators A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants If the SRS airbags deploy inflate Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying inflating SRS airbag A loud noise and white powder will be emitted Parts of the airbag module st...

Page 118: ...ogether The SRS front passenger airbags will not activate if there is no passen ger sitting in the front passenger seat However the front passenger air bag may deploy if heavy luggage is put even if the seat is unoccupied P 103 Operating conditions side and curtain shield airbags The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the even of an impact that exceeds the set threshold lev...

Page 119: ...S front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision But whenever a collision of any type causes suffi cient forward deceleration of the vehicle deployment of the SRS front air bags may occur Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a de...

Page 120: ...ion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com partment Collision from the side at an ang...

Page 121: ...n of the doors is damaged or deformed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel front passenger airbag cover or lower portion of the instrument panel is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched cracked or oth...

Page 122: ...ed from the cen ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 10 in 250 mm away now you can change your driving position in several ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Slightly recline the back of the seat Although vehicle designs vary many drivers can achieve the 10 in 250 mm distance even with the driver seat all the w...

Page 123: ...cured using a child restraint sys tem Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained The rear seats are the safest for infants and children P 109 If the seat belt extender has been con nected to the driver s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver s seat belt...

Page 124: ...he SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees Do not lean against the door the roof side rail or the front side and rear pil lars Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db ...

Page 125: ...ass side door glass front and rear pillars roof side rail or assist grip Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy Vehicles without smart key system Do not attach any heavy sharp or hard objects such as keys or accessories to the key The objects may restri...

Page 126: ...ployed inflated as they may be hot If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed open a door or window to allow fresh air in or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnish are damaged or cracked have them ...

Page 127: ... Repairs modifications removal or replacement of the steering wheel instrument panel dashboard seats or seat upholstery front side and rear pillars or roof side rail Repairs or modifications of the front fender front bumper or side of the occupant compartment Installation of snow plows winches etc to the front grille bull bars kan garoo bar etc Modifications to the vehicle s suspension system Inst...

Page 128: ... with a front passenger occupant classifica tion system This system detects the conditions of the front passen ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger SRS warning light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light AIR BAG OFF indicator light AIR BAG ON indicator light I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 129: ...nger airbag Activated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG OFF 5 SRS warning light Off Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Flashing 2 Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtai...

Page 130: ...t passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Deactivated Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights AIR BAG OFF SRS warning light On Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Off Devices Front passenger airbag Deactivated Side airbag on the front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front pass...

Page 131: ...ho has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as an adult depending on his her physique or posture 4 Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front pas senger seat A forward facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable P 109 5 In case the indicator is not illum...

Page 132: ...the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seatback from the rear passenger seat Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs Do not put objects under the front passenger seat Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator...

Page 133: ... order P 113 Do not modify or remove the front seats Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact Other wise the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction on the detection system In this case contact your Toyota dealer immediately Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks Do not use a seat accessory such as a cush...

Page 134: ... instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 113 Types of child restraints Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child Rear facing Infant seat convertible seat A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop erly restrained on the seat wi...

Page 135: ...e child restraint system Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle s seat belt If a child is too large for a child restraint system sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle s seat belt P 61 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 136: ... can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat A forward facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas senger seat only when it is unavoidable A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the ...

Page 137: ...o the child in the event of a sudden stop sudden swerve or accident Child restraint lock function belt precaution Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt If the belt becomes twisted around a child s neck it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that result in death If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened ...

Page 138: ...oulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil dren system Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats Buttons displaying the loca tion of the anchors are attached to the seats Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha nism ALR ELR belts except driver s seat belt P 63...

Page 139: ... system Adjust the seatback as leaned as possible Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly Type A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors STEP 1 As leaned as possible STEP 2 STEP 3 Canada only I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 140: ...ild restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system Type B Latch the buckles onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether anchors For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system STEP 4 Canada only STEP 3 STEP 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r...

Page 141: ...stem on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Fully extend the shoulder belt and then allow it to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 142: ...ulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended Forward facing Convertible seat Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted STEP 4 STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o ...

Page 143: ...o the rear seat allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors P 120 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 4 STEP 5 I n f o...

Page 144: ...ccording to the manufac turer s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is as low as possible P 61 Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 145: ...r strap is securely latched STEP 1 STEP 2 Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica tions can be used This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819 CAUTION When installing a booster seat Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock ...

Page 146: ... s neck but not so that it could fall off the child s shoulder Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving or an accident Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted If the driver s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly attach the child restraint s...

Page 147: ...stem the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud den braking sudden swerving or an accident To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors When using the LATCH anchors be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind...

Page 148: ...r pedal to accelerate the vehicle Stopping With the shift lever in D push the brake pedal If necessary set the parking brake When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time shift the shift lever to P P 140 Parking the vehicle With the shift lever in D push the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 146 Shift the shift lever to P P 140 Stop the engine Lock the door making sure that you have...

Page 149: ... the rain because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly Breaking in your new Toyota To extend the life of the vehicle the following precautions are recommended to observe For the first 200 miles 300 km Avoid sudden stops For the first 1000 miles 1600 km Do not drive at extremely high speeds Avoid sudden accel...

Page 150: ...ake and accelerator pedals properly Depress the brake pedal using your right foot Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency result ing in an accident Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot This may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby Do not let t...

Page 151: ...rol but the power assist to these systems will be lost This will make it more difficult to steer and brake so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so However in the event of an emergency such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way P 393 Use engine braking downshift to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill Using the brakes c...

Page 152: ...press the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly steering control may be affected resulting in an accident When shifting the shift lever Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed This may lead to unexpected...

Page 153: ...e engine is running or immediately after turning the engine off Doing so may cause burns Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build up or where it is snowing or snow is expected to fall Exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle leading to death or a serious health hazard Exhaust gases Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide CO that is colorless and odorless Inhaling exh...

Page 154: ... other side Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle If the power brake assist function does not operate do not follow other vehicles closely and avoid downhill or sharp turns that require making In this case braking is still possible but it will require more force on the pedal than usual Braking distance may also increase Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push ...

Page 155: ... vehicle etc If you hear a squealing or scraping noise brake pad wear limit indica tors Have your Toyota dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as pos sible The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed If you get a flat tire while driving A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to ...

Page 156: ...ponents Engine damage caused by water immersion In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following Brake function Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine trans mission differentials etc Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints where possi ble and the function of all joints be...

Page 157: ...he engine or changes ENGINE START STOP switch modes Starting the engine Check that the parking brake is set Check that the shift lever is set in P Sit in the driver s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal The ENGINE START STOP switch indicator turns green Press the ENGINE START STOP switch The engine can be started from any mode STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 158: ...shers can be used ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used The ENGINE START STOP switch indicator turns amber IGNITION ON mode All electrical components can be used The ENGINE START STOP switch indicator turns amber If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine the ENGINE START STOP switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode not to ...

Page 159: ...inspected by your Toy ota dealer immediately Auto power OFF function The ENGINE START STOP switch will automatically turn OFF when left in ACCESSORY mode for 1 hour or more Electronic key battery depletion P 30 When the electronic key battery is discharged P 363 Conditions affecting operation P 28 The green indicator light on the ENGINE START STOP switch will flash Press the ENGINE START STOP swit...

Page 160: ... touch the ENGINE START STOP switch while driving except in an emergency Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control but the power assist to these systems will be lost This will make it more difficult to steer and brake so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so NOTICE To prevent battery discharge Do not leave the ENGINE ...

Page 161: ...urn the engine switch to the START position and start the engine Engine ignition switch LOCK The steering wheel is locked and the key can be removed The key can be removed only when the shift lever is in P ACC Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used ON All electrical components can be used START For starting the engine STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Shift the shift lever to P ...

Page 162: ... the engine while sitting in the driver s seat Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury While driving Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position If in an emergency you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving turn the key only to the ACC position When starting the eng...

Page 163: ...sition for long periods without the engine running When starting the engine Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time This may overheat the starter and wiring systems Do not race the cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 164: ...e shift lever Vehicles with smart key system While the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever Vehicles without smart key system While the engine switch is in the ON position depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever S mode driving position I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 165: ...e shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal driv ing 2 Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the pos sible gear ranges controls engine braking force and prevents unnec essary upshifting Shift position Function P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine R Reversing N Neutral D Normal driving 1 S mode driving 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 166: ...ing position and operate the shift lever Upshifting Downshifting The initial shift range in S mode is automatically set to 5 or 4 according to vehicle speed However the initial shift range may be set to 3 if AI SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position P 144 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 167: ...sive engine speed a function was adopted that auto matically selects a higher shift range before engine speed becomes too high To protect the automatic transmission a function is adopted that auto matically selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high Down shifting restrictions warning buzzer in the S mode To help ensure safety and driving performance downshifting operation may ...

Page 168: ...iving position This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately In this situation the transmission will operate in the same manner as when the shift lever is in D AI SHIFT AI SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor mance and driving conditions AI SHIFT automatically operates when the s...

Page 169: ...itch is in the ON position If the indicators flash faster than usual Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out Right turn Left turn Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change The right hand signal will flash until you release the lever Move and hold the lever partway to signal a lane change The left hand signal will flash until you release the ...

Page 170: ...rake set will lead to brake components overheating which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear Sets the parking brake Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot Canada U S A I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 171: ...147 2 1 Driving procedures 2 When driving AVALON_U OM41437U Horn To sound the horn press on or close to the mark I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 172: ...ng on the target region Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Low fuel level warning light P 395 Odometer trip meter and trip meter reset button P 149 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 173: ...ne switch is in the ON position Odometer Trip meter A Trip meter B Pushing and holding the button will reset the trip meter Odometer Trip meter display Odometer Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven Trip meter Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis play different distances independently Dy...

Page 174: ...amage to the engine and its components Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone which indicates the maximum engine speed The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone H In this case immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place Check the engine after it has cooled completely P 424 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 175: ...tor and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle s various sys tems Instrument cluster The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ depending on the target region Center display I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 176: ... P 165 Headlight high beam indicator P 157 Cruise control indicator P 165 168 U S A Headlight indicator P 156 if equipped Ready mode indicator P 168 Canada Tail light indicator P 156 if equipped Conventional cruise indicator P 168 Security indicator P 83 85 Slip indicator P 181 Shift position and shift range indicators P 140 SRS airbag on off indicator P 103 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 177: ...arning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehicle s systems P 393 These lights turn on when the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode vehicles with smart key system or the engine switch is turned to the ON position vehicles without smart key system to indicate that a system check is being performed They will turn off after the engine is started or after a fe...

Page 178: ...ystem Owner s Manual Vehicles without navigation system Audio display P 210 Air conditioning display P 198 Outside temperature display P 289 Trip information display Displays driving range fuel consumption and other cruising related information Pattern selector knob Display items can be switched by pushing the knob All the display Audio display and air conditioning display off I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 179: ...of fuel is added to the tank the display may not be updated Displays the average fuel consumption since the vehicle was last refueled Displays the elapsed time since the engine was started or since the function was reset The function can be reset when the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch is turned off CAUTION The center display at low temperatures Allow the interior of the vehicle to ...

Page 180: ...el lights turn on The headlights and all lights listed above turn on The headlights and all the lights listed above turn on and off auto matically When the ENGINE START STOP switch is in IGNITION ON mode vehicles with smart key system or the engine switch is in the ON position vehi cles without smart key system Turn off the daytime running light system Canada if equipped I n f o r ma t i o nP r o ...

Page 181: ...unning light system if equipped To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers the headlights turn on automatically at a reduced intensity whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night Headlight control sensor The sensor may not function properly if an object is placed on the sensor or any thing that blocks the sensor ...

Page 182: ...the or position Vehicles without smart key system The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 seconds after a door is opened or closed if the engine switch has been turned to the ACC or LOCK position while the headlights are turned on The lights turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all doors are locked To turn the lights on again turn the engine switch to the ON position o...

Page 183: ...hen driving AVALON_U OM41437U Fog light switch If equipped The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions such as in rain or fog They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam OFF ON I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 184: ...er if equipped Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation when is selected Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshield wiper frequency I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 185: ...Raindrop detection windshield wipers if equipped With AUTO selected the wipers will operate automatically when the sensor detects falling rain The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed Raindrop detection wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 186: ...hts and windshield wipers AVALON_U OM41437U Sensor sensitivity high Sensor sensitivity low Wash wipe operation Wipers will automatically oper ate a couple of times after the washer squirts I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 187: ...pping However the last sweep will not happen if the vehicle is traveling above 106 mph 170 km h Effects of vehicle speed on wiper operation Vehicle speed affects the following even when the wipers are not in AUTO mode Intermittent wiper interval mode Wiper operation when the washer is being used delay until drip preven tion wiper sweep occurs With low speed mode wiper operation will be switched fr...

Page 188: ... do not oper ate even if the wiper lever is in AUTO mode Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer Settings e g drip prevention function can be changed Customizable features P 457 CAUTION Caution regarding the use of windshield wipers in AUTO mode The windshield wipers may operate unexpectedly if the sensor is touched or the windshield is subject to vibration in AUTO mode Take care tha...

Page 189: ...ing the accelerator Indicator Cruise control switch Set the vehicle speed Press the ON OFF button to operate the cruise control Push the button once more to deactivate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set the cruise control speed STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 190: ...he speed setting Increase speed Decrease speed Hold the lever until the desired speed setting is obtained Fine adjustment of the set speed approximately 1 0 mph 1 6 km h can be made by lightly pressing the lever up or down and releasing it Canceling and resuming regular acceleration Cancel Pull the lever towards you to cancel cruise control The setting is also canceled when the brake pedal is depr...

Page 191: ...e set or if the cruise control cancels immediately after being activated there may be a malfunction in the cruise control system Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer CAUTION To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake Keep the ON OFF button off when not in use Situations unsuitable for cruise control Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result ...

Page 192: ... conventional cruise con trol with a vehicle to vehicle distance control In the vehicle to vehi cle distance control mode the vehicle automatically accelerates or decelerates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehi cles ahead Indicator Display Cruise control switch Distance switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 193: ..._U OM41437U Set the vehicle speed Press the ON OFF button to operate the cruise control Push the button once more to deactivate Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed and press the lever down to set STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 194: ...hold for approxi mately 1 second Push the button once more to deactivate Vehicles with smart key sys tem Vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode is always reset when the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system Vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode is always reset when the engine switch is turned to the ON position I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i...

Page 195: ...mode fine adjustment of the set speed approximately 1 0 mph 1 6 km h can be made by lightly pressing the lever up or down and releasing it Canceling and resuming the speed setting Cancel Pull the lever towards you to cancel cruise control The setting is also canceled when the brake pedal is depressed Resume To resume cruise control and return to the set speed push the lever up I n f o r ma t i o n...

Page 196: ...rt key sys tem The vehicle to vehicle distance is automatically set to the long mode when the ENGINE START STOP switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system The vehicle to vehicle distance is automatically set to the long mode when the engine switch is turned to the ON position A vehicle mark is displayed ahead if one is detected I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 197: ...icles ahead The vehicle travels at the speed set by the driver The desired vehicle to vehicle distance can also be set by operating the vehicle to vehicle dis tance switch Example of deceleration cruising When the vehicle ahead is driving slower than the set speed When a vehicle is detected running ahead of you in the same lane the system automatically decelerates your vehicle When a greater reduc...

Page 198: ...d in the lane ahead When the vehicle ahead of you executes a lane change the system slowly accelerates until the set vehicle speed is reached The system then returns to fixed speed cruising Approach warning When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead and sufficient automatic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible the dis play will flash and buzzer will sound to alert the driver ...

Page 199: ...not be set contact your Toyota dealer CRUISE indicator light Master warning light Warning code Warning code Details Correction procedures C1 Indicates that the laser radar sensor is dirty or covered with ice Clean the sensor C2 Indicates that the system is unable to judge the vehi cle to vehicle distance Stop the wiper or switch the wiper to variable inter mittent operation Avoid direct sunlight W...

Page 200: ...ntrol Vehicle to vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled in the following situations Vehicle speed falls below 25 mph 40 km h VSC is activated The sensor cannot operate correctly because it is covered in some way Vehicle to vehicle distance control driving must be reset by turning the ON OFF button on again If vehicle to vehicle distance control driving is automatically canceled...

Page 201: ... vehicle ahead is traveling at an extremely slow speed Immediately after the cruise control speed has been set At the instant the accelerator is applied Certification Distance options Vehicle to vehicle distance Long Approximately 245 ft 75 m Medium Approximately 165 ft 50 m Short Approximately 100 ft 30 m Always keep the sensor clean to ensure that the vehicle to vehicle distance con trol operate...

Page 202: ...use Situations unsuitable for dynamic laser cruise control Do not use dynamic laser cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in inappropriate control of speed and could cause seri ous or fatal accident In heavy traffic On roads with sharp bends On winding roads On slippery roads such as those covered with rain ice or snow Where there are sudden changes between sharp up...

Page 203: ... ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same lane Conditions under which the vehicle to vehicle distance control may not function correctly Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the laser radar sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead and an accident may result When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the...

Page 204: ...ar sensor Observe the following to ensure the cruise control system can function effec tively Keep the sensor clean at all times Clean the sensor with a soft cloth so you do not mark or damage them Do not subject the sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact If the sensor moves even slightly off position the system may malfunction If the sensor or surrounding area is subject to a strong impact...

Page 205: ...ms are supplementary and should not be relied upon too heavily when operating the vehicle ABS Anti lock Brake System Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface Brake assist Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation VSC Veh...

Page 206: ...top The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated CAUTION The ABS does not operate effectively when The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick road Stopping distance when the ABS is operating on the wet or slick roads The ABS is...

Page 207: ...ercise particular care when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds Replacing tires Make sure that all tires are of the same size brand tread pattern and total load capacity In addition make sure that the tires are inflated to the recom mended tire pressure level The ABS and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are fit ted on the vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for...

Page 208: ... driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of avail able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs Take notice of the following information about storage precau tions cargo ...

Page 209: ...with the combined weight of 366 lb 166 kg are riding in your vehicle which has a total load capacity of 870 lb 395 kg the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows 870 lb 366 lb 504 lb 395 kg 166 kg 229 kg In this condition if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of 388 lb 176 kg get on the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced as follows 504 lb 388 lb...

Page 210: ...the pedals from being depressed properly block the driver s vision or hit the driver or passengers causing an accident Driver s feet Front passenger or rear seats when stacking items Instrument panel Dashboard Secure all items in the occupant compartment as they may shift and injure someone during an accident or sudden braking Never allow anyone to ride in the trunk It is not designed for passen g...

Page 211: ...t rating or the total vehicle weight rating Even if the total load of occupant s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity do not apply the load unevenly Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 212: ...towing capacity and cargo capacity Total load capacity 870 lb 395 kg Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants cargo and luggage Seating capacity 5 occupants Front 2 Rear 3 Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb 68 kg per person Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not exceed the total load capa...

Page 213: ...ns Pre winter preparations Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem peratures Engine oil Engine coolant Washer fluid Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav ity of battery electrolyte Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the front tires Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand and that chains match the...

Page 214: ... any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit able to road conditions When parking the vehicle Park...

Page 215: ...ions regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca tion and type of road Always check local regulations before install ing chains Install the chains on the front tires Retighten the chains after driving 1 4 1 2 mile 0 5 1 0 km Snow chain installation Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains Install and remove tire chains in a safe location Install tire chains...

Page 216: ...o so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle Maintain the specified level of tire inflation pressure Do not drive in excess of 75 mph 120 km h regardless of the type of snow tires being used Snow tires should be installed on all wheels I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 217: ...oad surfaces or over potholes Avoid sudden turns and braking as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con trol is maintained NOTICE Repairing or replacing snow tires Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera ti...

Page 218: ... a trailer with your vehicle Toy ota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicycle etc Your Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch mounted carriers I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 219: ...1437U Dinghy towing NOTICE To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground behind a motor home I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 220: ...196 2 5 Driving information AVALON_U OM41437U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 221: ...s illustration is a vehicle equipped with the outside rear view mirror defoggers Automatic mode Off Driver s side temperature control Air conditioning ON OFF switch Outside air or recirculated mode Passenger s side temperature control Dual operation With navigation system Without navigation system Windshield defogger Fan speed Changes the air outlets used I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 222: ...e set sep arately Adjusting the settings Adjusting the temperature setting Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the tem perature on Press increase or decrease on to separately adjust the temperature for the passenger and driver sides dual mode Press to return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same setting simultaneous mode The air conditioning system switches between d...

Page 223: ...ON_U OM41437U Changing the air outlets Press The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed The air flow shown on the display indicate the following Air flows to the upper body Air flows to the upper body and feet I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 224: ...o the feet Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes Press The mode switches between outside air mode indicator off and recircu lated air mode indicator on modes each time the button is pressed I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 225: ...202 3 1 Using the air conditioning system and defogger AVALON_U OM41437U Defogging the windshield Press The air conditioning system con trol operates automatically I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 226: ...losing the air outlets Center outlets Turn the knob to open or close the vent Direct air flow to the left or right Side outlets Turn the knob to open or close the vent Direct air flow to the left or right Rear seat outlets Turn the knob to open or close the vent Direct air flow to the left or right I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 227: ...cally switch to outside air mode in situa tions where the windows need to be defogged Outside temperature approaches 32 F 0 C The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed When the indicator light on flashes Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once more There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi cator light continues to flas...

Page 228: ...ation in extremely humid weather The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up blocking your vision NOTICE To prevent battery discharge Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is not running I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 229: ...outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tempera ture setting Press to increase the temperature and to decrease the temperature on The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set separately Some air conditioning feature can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel Temperature control Automatic mode Off STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i...

Page 230: ...perature on Press increase or decrease on to separately adjust the temperature for the passenger and driver sides dual mode Press to turn off the dual mode and to return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the same setting simultaneous mode This function will be canceled when on the instrument panel is pushed Turning off the fan Press I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 231: ...s are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors With outside rear view mir ror defoggers Without outside rear view mirror defoggers Press the button to turn on the rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers The defoggers will automatically turn off after approximately 15 min utes Pressing the button again also turns the defoggers...

Page 232: ...1437U CAUTION When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on if equipped Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces as they can become very hot and burn you NOTICE To prevent battery discharge Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 233: ...ppearance may differ slightly for vehicles not equipped with JBL brand audio system Title Page Using the radio P 213 Using the CD player P 220 Playing MP3 and WMA discs P 228 Optimal use of the audio system P 236 Using the AUX adapter P 238 Using the steering wheel audio switches P 239 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 234: ...This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet Therefore never try to disas semble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages This product utilizes a laser Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pr...

Page 235: ...en opening or closing the audio cover Do not jam your hands in the cover NOTICE To avoid damaging the audio cover or CD Do not hold the cover while it is opening Do not close the audio cover before removing an ejected CD Press to open I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 236: ...ions by turning or pressing or on Press and hold one of the preset stations 1 6 until you hear a beep Press or to choose an AM or FM band Power Volume Scan for receivable stations Seek frequency Station selector Adjust the frequency AM FM mode or channel SAT mode AM SAT FM mode buttons Change the program type STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 237: ...you hear a beep Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached press the button again Scanning all radio stations within range Press All stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each When the desired station is reached press the button again STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 238: ...M Satellite Radio Press until SAT shows in the display The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Turn to select a desired channel from all the categories or press or on to select a desired channel in the current category STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 239: ...rrent category Press When the desired channel is reached press the button again Scanning preset channels Press and hold until you hear a beep When the desired channel is reached press the button again Displaying text information Press The display will show up to 12 characters The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed CH NAME TITLE SONG PROGRAM TITLE NAME ARTIST NAME FEATURE CH...

Page 240: ...Receiving XM Satellite Radio An XM Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts provided under a separate subscription Availability is limited to the 48 con tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces XM subscriptions For detailed information about XM Satellite Radio or to subscribe U S A Visit on the web at www xmradio com or call 1 800 967 2346 Canada Visit on the web at ww...

Page 241: ...rmation When a contract is canceled you can choose CH000 and all free to air chan nels The premium channel you selected is not autho rized Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or CH001 If it does not change automatically select another channel If you want to listen to the premium chan nel contact XM Satellite Radio NO SIGNAL The XM signal is too weak at the curr...

Page 242: ...r there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna Increasing the separation ...

Page 243: ... the CD player Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted Select CD Search playback Repeat play CD eject Playback Select track CD slot CD insert Display text message Power Volume Random playback Fast reverse Fast forward I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 244: ... Insert the next CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to green Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have inserted all CDs To cancel the operation press If you do not insert a CD within 15 seconds loading will be canceled automatically Ejecting CDs Ejecting a CD To select the CD to be ejected press or on Press and remove the CD Ejecting all CDs Press and hold until you hear a beep then remo...

Page 245: ...ld Scanning tracks Press The first 10 seconds of each track will be played Press the button again when the desired track is reached Selecting a CD To select a CD to play To select the desired CD press or on To scan loaded CDs Press and hold until you hear a beep The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played Press the button again when the desired CD is reached STEP 1 STEP 2 STE...

Page 246: ... until you hear a beep Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in random order until the button is pressed again Repeat play To repeat a track Press To repeat all of the tracks on a CD Press and hold until you hear a beep Switching the display Press Each time the button is pressed the display changes in the order of Track no Elapsed time CD title Track name I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 247: ...he following table and take the appropriate measures If the prob lem is not rectified take the vehicle to your Toyota dealer Message Cause Correction Procedures WAIT Operation is stopped due to high temperature inside the player Eject the disc and allow the player to cool down ERROR 1 The disc is dirty or damaged The disc is inserted upside down Clean the disc Insert the disc correctly NO DISC The...

Page 248: ...rt or deterioration CDs with copy protect features may not be used CD player protection feature To protect the internal components playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods CDs may be damaged and may not play properly Lens cleaners Do not use lens cleaners Doing so may damage the CD player I n f...

Page 249: ...Dual Disc Doing so may damage the player and render the disc insert eject function unusable Discs that have a diameter that is not 4 7 in 12 cm Low quality and deformed discs Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area Discs that have tape stickers or CD R labels attached to them or that have the label peeled off I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 250: ...tions below may result in damage to the discs or the player itself Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot Do not apply oil to the player Store discs away from direct sunlight Never try to disassemble any part of the player Do not insert more than one disc at a time I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 251: ...ert an MP3 or WMA disc or press with a disc inserted Select CD Search playback Random playback Repeat play CD eject Playback Select file CD slot CD insert Display text message Select file Select folder Power Volume Fast reverse Fast forward I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 252: ...old until you hear a beep When the desired folder is reached press the button again Returning to the first folder Press and hold on until you hear a beep Selecting and scanning files Selecting one file at a time Turn or press or on to select the desired file Selecting a desired file by cueing the files in the folder Press When the desired file is reached press the button again Fast forwarding and ...

Page 253: ...ess and hold until you hear a beep Repeat play To repeat a file Press To repeat all of the files on a folder Press and hold until you hear a beep Switching the display Press Each time the button is pressed the display changes in the order of Folder no File no Elapsed time Folder name File name Album title MP3 only Track title Artist name I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 254: ...n feature To protect the internal components playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods CDs may be damaged and may not play properly Lens cleaners Do not use lens cleaners Doing so may damage the CD player I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 255: ...PEG2 LSF LAYER3 16 22 05 24 kHz Compatible bit rates MPEG1 LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 160 192 224 256 320 kbps MPEG2 LSF LAYER3 64 80 96 112 128 144 160 kbps Compatible with VBR Compatible channel modes stereo joint stereo dual channel and monaural WMA file compatibility Compatible standards WMA Ver 7 8 9 Compatible sampling frequencies 32 44 1 48 kHz Compatible bit rates Ver 7 8 CBR 48 64 80 96 128 ...

Page 256: ... number of folders 192 including the root Maximum number of files per disc 255 File names The only files that can be recognized as MP3 WMA and played are those with the extension mp3 or wma Multi sessions As the audio system is compatible with multi sessions it is possible to play discs that contain MP3 and WMA files However only the first session can be played ID3 and WMA tags ID3 tags can be add...

Page 257: ...erence and damage to the speakers Playback To play MP3 files with steady sound quality we recommend a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44 1 kHz CD R or CD RW playback may not be possible in some instances depending on the characteristics of the disc There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market and depending on the status ...

Page 258: ...e possible to play discs recorded on a personal computer depending on the application settings and the environment Record with the correct format For details contact the appropriate application manu facturers of the applications CD R CD RW discs may be damaged by direct exposure to sunlight high temperatures or other storage conditions The unit may be unable to play damaged discs If you insert a C...

Page 259: ...selects the mode to be change in the following order BAS MID TRE FAD BAL SURROUND ASL If equipped Displays the current mode Changes the following set ting Sound quality and vol ume balance P 237 The sound quality and bal ance setting can be changed to produce the best sound Automatic Sound Level izer ON OFF P 237 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 260: ... ASL and turning to the left turns off the ASL ASL automatically the volume and tone quality according to the vehicle speed Mode displayed Soundquality mode Level Turn to the left Turn to the right BAS Bass 5 to 5 Low High MID if equipped Mid range 5 to 5 TRE Treble 5 to 5 FAD Front rear volume balance F7 to R7 Shifts to rear Shifts to front BAL Left right volume balance L7 to R7 Shifts to left Sh...

Page 261: ...m The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle s audio controls All other adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and lis ten to it using the vehicle s speakers Connect the portable audio device Press STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 262: ...re Changing the audio source Press when the audio system is turned on The audio source changes as follows each time the button is pressed If a CD is not inserted that mode will be skipped FM1 FM2 CD player AUX AM SAT1 SAT2 SAT3 Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering wheel Volume Radio Select radio stations CD Select tracks files MP3 and WMA and discs Power on sele...

Page 263: ... Press to select the radio mode Press or on to select a radio station To scan for receivable stations press and hold the button until you hear a beep Selecting a track file Press to select the CD mode Press or on to select the desired track file Selecting a disc in the CD player Press to select the CD mode Press and hold or on until you hear a beep STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o...

Page 264: ...atures AVALON_U OM41437U Canceling automatic selection of a radio station Push the same switch CAUTION To reduce the risk of an accident Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 265: ...If the cellular phone is switched off If you are outside service range If the cellular phone is not connected If the cellular phone s battery is low When transferring ownership of the vehicle Be sure to initialize the system to prevent the personal data from being improperly accessed This system supports Bluetooth which allows you to make or receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular...

Page 266: ...e OPP service individually Certification for the hands free system FCC ID HYQBTAU01A IC ID 1551A BTAU01A MADE IN JAPAN NOTE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS 210 Opera tion is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operat...

Page 267: ...rference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Con...

Page 268: ...issive expo sure evaluation MPE But it is desirable that it should be installed and oper ated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and legs Co location This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CAUTION While driving Do not use a cellular phone or connect the Bluetoo...

Page 269: ...such as an umlaut cannot be dis played Displays Bluetooth con nection condition If BT is not displayed the hands free system cannot be used Displays the reception level Selects speed dials Push and hold Displays information that is too long to be displayed at one time on the display Selects items such as menu or number Turn Selects an item Press Inputs the selected item I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v...

Page 270: ...stem for cellular phone 3 Interior features AVALON_U OM41437U Steering wheel Volume End call Sending Receiving Press Voice command sys tem on Press and hold Voice com mand system off Microphone I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 271: ...speaker voice commands can be given to allow for operation of the hands free system without checking the display or operating Operation procedure Press and say a command for a desired function P 250 Auxiliary commands The following auxiliary commands can be used Cancel Exits the hands free system Go back Returns to the previous procedure I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 272: ...istration instructions are heard Register a phone name by either of the following methods a Select Record Name by using and say a name to be registered b Press and say a name to be registered Voice guidance instruction to confirm the input is heard Press and say Confirm or select Confirm by using A passkey is displayed and heard and voice guidance instruction for inputting the passkey into the cel...

Page 273: ...ed in the outgoing history memory Dial by number Dialing by inputting a number Dial by name Dialing by inputting a name registered in the phone book Phone book Add Entry Adding a new number Change Name Changing a name in the phone book Delete Entry Deleting the phone book data Delete Speed Dial Delete Spd Dial Deleting a registered speed dial List Names List the phone book data Set Speed Dial Set ...

Page 274: ...the phone book Phone Setup Pair Phone Registering a cellular phone to be used Change Name Changing a registered name of a cellular phone Delete Deleting a registered cellular phone List phones Listing the registered cellular phones Select phone Selecting a cellular phone to be used Set Passkey Changing the passkey System Setup Guidance Volume Guidance Vol Setting voice guidance volume Initialize I...

Page 275: ...ok Phone book add entry Adding a new number Phone book change name Changing a name of a phone number in the phone book Phone book delete entry Deleting phone book data Phone book set speed dial Registering speed dial Phone book delete speed dial Deleting speed dial Phonebook Phonebook Unlock Unlocking the phone book Phonebook Lock Locking the phone book I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 276: ...s say a combination of single digits from zero to nine pound star and plus Say a command correctly and clearly The system may not recognize your voice in the following situations When driving on unsealed roads When driving at high speeds If the window is open If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone If the air conditioning is set too high The following cannot be performed whil...

Page 277: ... a number 1 Dial by number Dialing by inputting a name 1 Dial by name Speed dialing Dialing a number stored in the outgoing history memory 1 Redial Dialing a number stored in the incoming history memory 1 Call back Receiving a phone call Answering the phone Refusing the call Transferring a call Using a call history memory Dialing Storing data in the phone book Deleting STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t...

Page 278: ...ing by inputting a name Press and say Dial by name Select a registered name to be input by either of the following methods a Press and say a registered name b Press and say List names Press while the desired name is being read aloud Dial by one of the following methods a Press b Press and say Dial c Select Dial by using STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 279: ...one AVALON_U OM41437U Speed dialing Press Press the preset button in which the desired number is regis tered Press When receiving a phone call Answering the phone Press Refusing the call Press STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 280: ...rformed only when transferring a call from the cellular phone to the system during a call 2 While the vehicle is in motion a call cannot be transferred from the system to the cellular phone Using a call history memory Follow the procedure below to use number stored in call history memory Press and say Redial when using a number stored in the outgoing history memory or Callback when using a number ...

Page 281: ...the phone book Select Store by using a voice command or Deleting Select Delete by using a voice command or Call history Up to 5 numbers can be stored in each of the outgoing and incoming history memories When talking on the phone Do not talk simultaneously with the other party Keep the volume of the receiving voice down Otherwise voice echo will increase I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 282: ... regis tered cellular phones Functions and operation procedures To enter menu for each function follow the steps below by using a voice command or Registering a cellular phone 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Pair Phone Selecting a cellular phone to be used 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Select Phone Changing a registered name 1 Setup 2 Phone Setup 3 Change Name Listing the registered cellular phones 1 Setup 2 Ph...

Page 283: ... Select a cellular phone to be used by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press and say the desired phone name b Press and say List phones While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud press Pattern B Select a cellular phone to be used by using STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 284: ...voice command or b Press and say List phones While the desired phone name is being read aloud press c Select the desired phone name by using Press or select Record Name by using and say a new name Select Confirm by using a voice command or Listing the registered cellular phones Selecting List Phones by using a voice command or begins reading aloud the list of the registered cellular phones When li...

Page 285: ...lular phone Delete Deleting a cellular phone Select Delete by using a voice command or Pattern A Select a cellular phone to be deleted by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press and say the name of the desired cellular phone b Press and say List phones While the name of the desired cellular phone is being read aloud press Pattern B Select a desired ce...

Page 286: ...ber and select Confirm by using a voice command or Pattern B Select a four to eight digit number by using The number should be input one digit at a time When the entire number to be registered as a passkey has been input press again The number of cellular phone that can be registered Up to 6 cellular phones can be registered in the system STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d...

Page 287: ... below Security setting items and operation procedure Setting or changing the PIN Personal Identification Number 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Set PIN Locking the phone book 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Phonebook Lock Unlocking the phone book 1 Setup 2 Security 3 Phonebook Unlock System setup items and operation procedure Setting voice guidance volume 1 Setup 2 System Setup 3 Guidance Vol Initialization 1 Setup 2 ...

Page 288: ...ing a voice command or When using input the code one digit at a time Locking or unlocking the phone book Select Phonebook Lock Phbk Lock or Phonebook Unlock Phbk Unlock by using a voice command or Input the PIN by either of the following methods and select Confirm by using a voice command or a Press and say the registered PIN b Input a new PIN by using STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ...

Page 289: ... a voice command or again Initialization The following data in the system can be initialized Phone book Outgoing and incoming history Speed dial Registered cellular phone data Security code Once the initialization has been completed the data cannot be restored to its original state When the phone book is locked The following functions cannot be used Dialing by inputting a name Speed dialing Dialin...

Page 290: ...ne number by using Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming history To enter the menu of each setting follow the steps below Adding a new phone number 1 Phonebook 2 Add Entry Setting speed dial 1 Phonebook 2 Set Speed Dial Speed Dial Changing a registered name 1 Phonebook 2 Change Name Deleting registered data 1 Phonebook 2 Delete Entry Deleting speed dial 1 Phonebook 2 Delete Speed Dial...

Page 291: ...nfirm by using a voice command Transferring data from the cellular phone STEP2 1 Select By Phone and then Confirm by using a voice command or STEP2 2 Transfer the data from the cellular phone Refer to the manual that comes with the cellular phone for the details of transferring data STEP2 3 Select the data to be registered by either of the fol lowing methods a Say Previous or Next until the desire...

Page 292: ...t at a time Selecting a phone number from outgoing or incoming history STEP2 1 Select Call History by using a voice command or STEP2 2 Select Outgoing or Incoming by using a voice command or STEP2 3 Select the data to be registered by either of the fol lowing methods a Say Previous or Go back until the desired data is displayed and select Confirm by using a voice command or b Select the desired da...

Page 293: ...lect Confirm by using a voice command or a Press and say the desired name b Select Record Name by using and say the desired name Select Confirm by using a voice command or again In selecting Set Speed Dial Speed Dial instead of Con firm registers the newly added phone number as speed dial STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 294: ...elect Confirm by using a voice command or b Press and say List names While the desired name is being read aloud press and select Con firm by using a voice command or c Select the desired data by using Select the desired preset button and register the data into speed dial by either of the following methods a Press the desired preset button and select Confirm by using a voice command or b Press and ...

Page 295: ...er of the following meth ods a Press say desired name and select Confirm by using a voice command or b Press and say List names During the desired name is read aloud press c Select the desired name by using Select Record Name by using a voice command or Say a new name and select Confirm by using a voice com mand or STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 296: ...a Press and say the name of the desired phone num ber to be deleted b Press say List phones While the name of the desired phone number is being read aloud press Pattern B Select data to be deleted by using Deleting speed dial Select Delete Speed Dial Delete Spd Dial by using a voice command or Press the preset button in which the desired speed dial is reg istered and select Confirm by using a voic...

Page 297: ...g is complete the system returns to Phonebook Pressing while a data is being read aloud selects the data and the following function will be available Dialing Dial Changing a registered name Change Name Deleting an entry Delete Entry Setting speed dial Set Speed Dial Speed Dial Limitation of number of digits A phone number that exceeds 24 digits cannot be registered I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d ...

Page 298: ...e key whether the doors are locked unlocked whether the doors are open closed and the ENGINE START STOP switch mode vehicles with smart key sys tem or the engine switch position vehicles without smart key sys tem Outer foot light Front personal lights P 277 Rear personal light P 277 Interior light P 277 Center console light Engine switch light if equipped I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 299: ... if equipped remain on when the door is not fully closed or the interior light switch in DOOR position the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer Setting e g The time elapsed before lights turn off can be changed Customizable features P 457 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 300: ...or lights 3 Interior features AVALON_U OM41437U Interior lights ON OFF DOOR The interior lights are turned on off by the illuminated entry sys tem Personal lights Front ON OFF Rear ON OFF I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 301: ...VALON_U OM41437U 3 5 Using the storage features List of storage features Overhead console Glove box Door pocket Cup holders Console boxes Coin tray Storage compartment I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 302: ...nical key or the master key Glove box light The glove box light turns on when the instrument panel light switch is on Trunk opener main switch The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box P 46 CAUTION While driving Keep the glove box closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 303: ... Lift the lid while pulling the lever Rear Lift the lid while pulling the lever When using the front console box lid as an armrest If necessary the console box lid can slide forward Pull the lid forward by grasping the front of the lid I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 304: ...le is useful for temporarily storing sun glasses and similar small items Tray in the front console box CAUTION While driving Keep the console box closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking The tray slides forward backward and can be removed I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 305: ...e overhead console Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot lighters may explode and glasses may warp or become cracked While driving Do not leave the overhead console open Items may fall out and cause injury I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 306: ... Front console if equipped Center console CAUTION While driving Do not leave the storage compartment open The opened compartment may hit your body or items may be thrown out of the compartment in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 307: ...rage features AVALON_U OM41437U Cup holders Front To open press down and release the cup holder lid Rear type A Pull down the armrest Rear type B Pull down the armrest and open the lid I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 308: ... the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury If possible cover hot drinks to prevent burns When not in use Keep the cup holders closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking CAUTION While driving Keep the door pockets closed Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking I ...

Page 309: ...37U 3 6 Other interior features Sun visors Forward position Flip down Side position Flip down unhook and swing to the side Side extender Place in side position then slide back wards I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 310: ...er interior features 3 Interior features AVALON_U OM41437U Vanity mirrors The light turns on when the cover is opened To adjust the brightness of the lights slide the switch I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 311: ...TION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position When the battery is disconnected The time display will automatically be set to 1 00 Without navigation system Adjust the hour Adjust the minutes Rounds to the nearest hour With navigation system Refer to Navigation System Owner s Manual I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 312: ...is displayed The system may be malfunctioning Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer Display In the following situations the correct outside temperature may not be dis played or the display may take longer than normal to change When stopped or driving at low speeds less than 12 mph 20 km h When the outside temperature has changed suddenly at the entrance exit of a garage tunnel etc The displayed ...

Page 313: ...uries may result in the event of sudden braking sudden swerving or an accident To prevent fire Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray then make sure the ashtray is fully closed Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 314: ...cles with smart key system The ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode Vehicles without smart key system The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position The power outlets can be used for 12V accessories that run on less than 10A Front console box Center console box I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 315: ...t in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir cuit To prevent the fuse from being blown Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V 10A To prevent battery discharge Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 316: ...or Press the knob to release it and turn the knob to the desired temperature setting OFF Press the knob to lock it when not in use Ventilation Warm air Vehicles without ventilator Press the knob to turn the sys tem on and turn the knob to the desired temperature set ting The further you turn the knob clockwise the warmer the seat temperature becomes Press the knob again to turn the sys tem off I n...

Page 317: ...ly the sick and the disabled Persons with sensitive skin Persons who are fatigued Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep sleeping drugs cold remedies etc Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature of the seat and may lead to overheating NOTICE To prevent seat heater ventilator damage Do...

Page 318: ...interior features 3 Interior features AVALON_U OM41437U Armrest NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest Do not place too much strain on the armrest Pull the armrest down for use I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 319: ...wever the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs Shift the shift lever into P The switch is pressed again The shift lever is shifted out of R and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph 15 km h If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to the reverse operation feature it will not be raised even when the engine is turned on again and the vehicle reac...

Page 320: ...gers or other objects in the fastener section or in the open ing They may get caught causing injury NOTICE To prevent battery discharge Do not operate the rear sunshade when the engine is not running To ensure normal operation of the sunshade Observe the following precautions Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing...

Page 321: ...nd interfering with the movement of the pedals during driving resulting in an accident Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the vehicle carpet and the correct side face upward Do not place floor mats on top of existing mats Securely place a mat that matches the size of the space on the car pet Secure the floor mat using the hooks provided I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 322: ... Other interior features 3 Interior features AVALON_U OM41437U Trunk features Cargo net The cargo net is provided for securing loose items Shopping bag hooks Storage box I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 323: ... or the master key CAUTION While driving To avoid injury always return the cargo hooks to their positions when they are not in use Always keep the trunk storage extension doors closed to reduce the chance of injury in case of accident or sudden stop NOTICE When closing the trunk Do not leave the luggage mat lever hooked on the edge of the trunk The luggage mat may get damaged I n f o r ma t i o nP...

Page 324: ... different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator Buttons Programming the HomeLink Point the remote control for the device 1 to 3 in 25 to 75 mm from the HomeLink control but tons as shown in the illustration Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while pro gramming If equipped The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage doors ga...

Page 325: ...olding the newly programmed button for 2 seconds If programming was successful the garage door will open and close If the garage door does not oper ate press and hold the pro grammed button for at least 3 seconds If the indicator light flashes rapidly then remains solid your garage door opener is Rolling Code type Skip STEP 4 and proceed to the section Programming a Rolling Code system Repeat the ...

Page 326: ...s not open press and release the button a third time This third press and release will complete the programming process by opening the garage door The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recog nize the HomeLink transceiver and operate the garage door Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code sys tem for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons Programming an entry gate fo...

Page 327: ...on The individual HomeLink buttons cannot be erased but can be reprogrammed To reprogram a button follow the Basic program ming instructions Operating the HomeLink Press the appropriate HomeLink button The HomeLink indicator light on the HomeLink transceiver should turn on The HomeLink continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed Erasing the entire HomeLink memo...

Page 328: ...r has been tested and complies with FCC and IC rules Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the device CAUTION When programming a garage door or other remote control device The garage door may operate so ensure people and objects are out of dan ger to prevent potential harm Conforming to federal safety sta...

Page 329: ...de rear view mirror indicates the direction in which the vehicle is heading Operation To turn the compass on or off press the switch Displays and directions Display Direction N North NE Northeast E East SE Southeast S South SW Southwest W West NW Northwest I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 330: ...f you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration the compass will deviate To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration refer to the following Deviation calibration Stop the vehicle where it is safe to drive in a circle Press the switch until a number 1 to 15 appears on the com pass display Press the switch and referring to the map above select the number of the zone where you are Samoa 5...

Page 331: ...ct operation The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning The vehicle is on an inclined surface The vehicle is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields underground car park parking lot under a steel tower between buildings roof car park parking lot near an inte...

Page 332: ...orming circling calibration NOTICE To avoid the compass malfunctions Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor To ensure normal operation of the compass Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields Durin...

Page 333: ...310 3 6 Other interior features AVALON_U OM41437U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 334: ...e vehicle body wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth such as a cham ois For hard to remove marks use car wash soap and rinse thor oughly with water Wipe away any water Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates If water does not bead on a clean surface apply wax when the vehicle body is cool I n f o r m...

Page 335: ...al cleaners Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint Bumpers and side moldings Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases After driving near the sea coast After driving on salted roads If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface If you see dead insects insect droppings or ...

Page 336: ... not use organic cleaners such as benzine or gasoline Cleaning the exterior lights Wash carefully Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush This may damage the surfaces of the lights Do not apply wax on the surface of the lights Wax may cause damage to the lenses When using an automatic car wash vehicles equipped with the raindrop detection windshield wipers Turn off the wiper switc...

Page 337: ... with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 neutral wool deter gent Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remain ing moisture Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and venti lated area Synthetic leather areas Remove loose dirt usin...

Page 338: ...results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible Seat belts Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear fraying or cuts CAUTION Water in the vehicle Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle Doing so may cause electrical components to malfunction or catch fire Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in ...

Page 339: ... Park the vehicle in the shade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or that contain wax on the uphol stery as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly Water on the floor Do not wash the vehicle floor with water Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components under...

Page 340: ...maintenance General maintenance Should be performed on a daily basis This can be done by your self or by a Toyota dealer Scheduled maintenance Should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule For details about maintenance items and schedules refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Do it yourself maintenance You can perform some maintena...

Page 341: ...s Engine exhaust some of its constituents and a wide variety of automobile components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm Work in a well ventilated area Oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cance...

Page 342: ...wer steering fluid At the correct level P 339 Radiator condenser hoses Not blocked with foreign matter P 337 Washer fluid At the correct level P 344 Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per formed at the intervals specified in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement It is recommended that any problem you notice should be brought to the attention of you...

Page 343: ... Brakes Pulls to one side when applied Loss of brake effectiveness Spongy feeling brake pedal Pedal almost touches floor Head restraints Move smoothly and lock securely Indicators buzzers Function properly Lights Do all the lights come on Headlights aimed correctly P 376 Parking brake Moves smoothly Can hold the vehicle securely on an incline Seat belts Does the seat belt system operate smoothly A...

Page 344: ... Is there any leakage after parking Tire Inflation pressure is correct Tire surfaces not worn or damaged Tires rotated according to the mainte nance schedule Wheel nuts are not loose CAUTION If the engine is running Turn off the engine and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per forming maintenance checks I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 345: ...rvice the vehicle Your vehicle may not pass the I M test When the battery is disconnected or discharged Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased Also depending on your driving habits the readiness codes may not be completely set When the fuel tank cap is loose The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal function and your vehicle may not pass the I M test When ...

Page 346: ... adding brake fluid Engine coolant level P 336 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Cool ant is pre mixed with 50 cool ant and 50 deionized water For Canada Toyota Super Long Life Cool ant is pre mixed with 55 cool ant ...

Page 347: ...e anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat tery Fuel and battery fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when working on the battery It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid Items Parts and tools Fuses P 367 Fuse with same amperage rating as original Headlight aim P 376 Phillips hea...

Page 348: ...icles without smart key system Be sure the engine switch is OFF With the engine switch in the ON posi tion the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condition ing is on and or the coolant temperature is high P 337 Safety glasses Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material fluid spray etc from getting in the eyes NOTICE If you remove the air cleaner filter Dri...

Page 349: ...the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident which may result in death or serious injury Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will pop up slightly Lift the hood catch and lift the hood STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 350: ...nance AVALON_U OM41437U Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack cor rectly Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause injury Front Rear I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 351: ...the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack Stop the vehicle on level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in th...

Page 352: ...t reservoir P 336 Power steering fluid reservoir P 339 Engine oil filler cap P 333 Engine oil level dipstick P 332 Brake fluid reservoir P 338 Fuse box P 367 Battery P 341 Radiator P 337 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 337 Washer fluid tank P 344 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 353: ...4 Maintenance and care 331 4 3 Do it yourself maintenance AVALON_U OM41437U Engine compartment cover Removing the cover Installing the clips Open Insert Press I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 354: ...ter turning off the engine wait more than five minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Hold a rag under the end and pull the dipstick out Wipe the dipstick clean Reinsert the dipstick fully Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out and check the oil level Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully Low Full STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 I n f o r ma t i o nP...

Page 355: ... type as already in the engine Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before adding oil Remove the oil filler cap Add engine oil slowly checking the dipstick Install the filler cap turning it clockwise Engine oil selection P 433 Oil quantity Low Full 1 6 qt 1 5 L 1 3 Imp qt Items Clean funnel STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 356: ... 1000 km If the vehicle consumes more than this amount contact your Toyota dealer After changing the engine oil U S A only The oil change system should be reset Perform the following procedures Switch the display to the odometer P 149 Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch OFF Vehicles with smart key system While pressing the trip meter reset button turn the ENGINE START STOP switc...

Page 357: ... Do not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your Toyota dealer service station or auto parts store for information concerning recycling or disposal Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children NOTICE To prevent serious engine damage Check the oil level on regular basis When replacing the engine oil Be careful not to spill engine oil on ...

Page 358: ... If you cannot find a leak have your Toyota dealer pressure test the cap and check for leaks in the cooling system Coolant selection Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deioni...

Page 359: ...pressure and may spray hot coolant if the cap is removed causing burns or other injuries NOTICE When adding the coolant Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze The correct mixture of water and anti freeze must be used to provide proper lubrication corrosion protection and cooling Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label If you spill coolant Be sure to wash it off with water t...

Page 360: ...E J1703 brake fluid Items Clean funnel Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi ciency Use only newly opened brake fluid CAUTION When filling the reservoir Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately If you sti...

Page 361: ...0 km h for 20 minutes or slightly longer in frigid temperatures Fluid tem perature 140 F 175 F 60 C 80 C Cold The engine has not been run for about 5 hours Room tem perature 50 F 85 F 10 C 30 C NOTICE If the fluid level is low or high It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high If the reservoir needs frequent ...

Page 362: ...cap again Check the fluid level Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Items Rag or paper clean funnel only for adding fluid CAUTION When checking the reservoir Take care as the reservoir may be hot NOTICE When adding fluid Avoid overfilling or the power steering may be damaged After replacing the reservoir cap Check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks ...

Page 363: ...are no loose connections cracks or loose clamps Terminals Hold down clamp Checking battery condition Check the battery condition by the indicator color Good condition Charging necessary Have the battery checked by your Toyota dealer Not working properly have the battery checked by your Toyota dealer Type A Type B Green Blue Dark White Clear or light yellow Red I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db ...

Page 364: ... gas which is flammable and explosive Therefore before recharging If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to discon nect the ground cable Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and disconnecting the charger cables to the battery I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 365: ... in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation How to recharge the battery Only perform a slow charge 5A or less The battery may explode if charged at a quicker rate Emergency measures regarding electrolyte If electrolyte gets in your eyes Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi ate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a ...

Page 366: ...n refilling the washer fluid Do not refill the washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as the washer fluid contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc NOTICE Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle s painted surfaces Diluting washer fluid Dilute washer fl...

Page 367: ...tors is shown by the TWI or Δ marks etc molded on the sidewall of each tire Check spare tire condition and inflation pressure if not rotated Tire rotation Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Toyota recom mends that tire rotation is carried out at the same inter val as tire inspection Do not fail to initialize the tire pressure warning system after tire ro...

Page 368: ... dealer Initializing the tire pressure warning system The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the fol lowing circumstances When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire inflation pressures When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight etc When changing the tire size When the tire pressure warning system is initialized ...

Page 369: ...em will operate based on this pressure level Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITION ON mode vehicles with smart key system or the engine switch to the ON position vehicles without smart key system Push and hold the tire pressure warning reset switch until the tire pressure warning light blinks slowly 3 times Vehicles with smart key system Wait for a few minutes with the ENGINE START STOP sw...

Page 370: ...A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage If you are not sure consult with your Toyota dealer Replacing tires and wheels If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered the tire pressure warning system will not work properly After about 20 minutes the tire pressure warning light comes on after...

Page 371: ...for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use 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 acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving 3 Snow tires For driving on snow covered roads or icy roads we recommend using snow tires If you ...

Page 372: ... ing cases the settings have not been recorded and the system will not operate properly If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings are unsuccessful have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch the tire pres sure warning light does not flash 3 times After carrying out the initialization procedure the tire pressure warn i...

Page 373: ...nterference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi ble for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interf...

Page 374: ...o not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously When initializing the tire pressure warning system Do not push the tire pressure warning reset switch without first adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level Otherwise the tire pres sure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is ac...

Page 375: ...s These conditions may cause losses in tire inflation pressure reducing the cushioning ability of the tires In addition driving on rough roads may cause damage to the tires themselves as well as the vehicle s wheels and body If tire inflation pressures become low while driving Do not continue driving or your tires and or wheels may be ruined I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 376: ...VALON_U OM41437U Tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure The recommended cold tire inflation pressure and tire size is dis played on the tire and loading information label P 437 Type A Type B I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 377: ...e valve cap Press the tip of the tire pressure gauge onto the tire valve Read the pressure using the graduations of the gauge If the tire inflation pressure is not within the recommended levels adjust tire pressure If you add too much air press the center of the valve to lower After completing the tire inflation pressure measurement and adjustment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leaka...

Page 378: ...y when the tires are cold If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 mile or 1 5 km you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of the tire can be misleading In addition tire infla tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Do not bleed or reduce...

Page 379: ...ndling Possibility of blowouts resulting from overheated tires Poor sealing of the tire bead Wheel deformation and or tire separation A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards NOTICE When inspecting and adjusting tire inflation pressure Be sure to reinstall the tire valve caps Without the valve caps dirt or moisture could get into the valve and cause air leakage which could result in ...

Page 380: ...lable at your Toyota dealer Toyota does not recommend using Wheels of different sizes or types Used wheels Bent wheels that have been straightened Aluminum wheel precautions Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminum wheels When rotating repairing or changing your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles 1600 km Be careful not to dam...

Page 381: ...is may result in loss of handling control Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Doing so may result in an accident causing death or seri ous injury NOTICE Replacing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn ing valves and transmitters make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota d...

Page 382: ...conditioning system to recirculated mode The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the sys tem in the outside air mode Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch OFF Open the glove box Remove the screw with a Phillips head screwdriver and slide off the damper Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v...

Page 383: ...e filter outlet Cleaning method If the filter is dirty clean by blowing compressed air through the filter from the downward side Hold the air gun 2 in 5cm from the filter and blow for approximately 2 minutes at 72 psi 500 kPa 5 0 kgf cm2 or bar If it is not available have the filter cleaned by your Toyota dealer STEP 5 STEP 6 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 384: ... Manual Supplement If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically The filter may be clogged Check the filter and replace if necessary NOTICE To prevent damage to the system When using the air conditioning system make sure that a filter is always installed When cleaning the filter do not clean the with water Replacement method Remove the air conditioning filter from the filter case and replace i...

Page 385: ...tems Flathead screwdriver To prevent damage to the key cover the tip of the screwdriver with rag Small Phillips head screwdriver Lithium battery CR1632 vehicles with smart key system CR2016 vehicles without smart key system Replacing the battery vehicles with smart key system Take out the mechanical key Remove the cover STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 386: ...ON_U OM41437U Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the terminal facing up Replacing the battery vehicles without smart key system Remove the cover Remove the module STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 387: ...ithium battery Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer jewelers or camera stores Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toy ota dealer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws CAUTION Removed battery and other parts Keep away from children These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking Open the case cover using a coin protecte...

Page 388: ...er replacing the battery Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents Always work with dry hands Moisture may cause the battery to rust Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control Do not bend the battery terminals I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 389: ...ns check and replace the fuses as necessary Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch OFF Open the fuse box cover Engine compartment Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Remove the lid After a system failure see Fuse layout and amperage rat ings P 369 for details about which fuse to check STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 390: ...pe A Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid Type B Normal fuse Blown fuse Replace it with one of an appropriate amperage rating The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box lid STEP 4 STEP 5 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 391: ... window defogger outside rear view mirror defogger 2 ABS VSC No 2 30 A Anti lock brake system vehicle stability control system 3 RDI FAN 50 A Electric cooling fan 4 ABS VSC No 1 50 A Anti lock brake system vehicle stability control system 5 HEATER 50 A Air conditioning system 6 ST AM2 30 A Starter system 7 MAIN 40 A Headlights I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 392: ...njection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 11 AM2 7 5 A Starter system 12 DOOR No 1 25 A Multiplex communication system 13 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 14 ETCS 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 15 IG2 25 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system electronic controlled transmission system 16 TURN HAZ 15 A...

Page 393: ...er 27 S HORN 7 5 A Horn 28 DOME 7 5 A Gauges and meters clock front personal lights door courtesy lights garage door opener rear personal lights trunk light 29 ECU B 10 A Center display multiplex communication system 30 RAD No 1 15 A Audio system center display navigation system 31 EFI No 2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 32 STOP No 2 7 5 A Stop ligh...

Page 394: ... system 4 FOG 15 A Front fog lights 5 OBD 7 5 A On board diagnosis system 6 MPX B 7 5 A Multiplex communication system 7 FL DOOR 20 A Power window driving position memory system 8 FUEL OPN 7 5 A Fuel filler door opener 9 AM1 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system starting system ignition system 10 A C 7 5 A Air conditioning system I n f o r ma t i o nP r o...

Page 395: ...ent panel lights power outlets 16 ECU IG No 1 10 A Center display shift lock control system moon roof multiplex communication system tire pres sure monitoring warning system 17 ECU IG No 2 10 A Anti lock brake system dynamic laser cruise control system automatic headlight leveling system vehicle stability control system multiplex communication system 18 HTR 7 5 A Air conditioning system instrument...

Page 396: ...tem smart key system starting system electronic controlled transmission system 24 GAUGE No 2 7 5 A Gauges and meters center display 25 ECU ACC 7 5 A Power rear view mirrors center display shift lock system multiplex communication system 26 CIG 15 A 27 PWR OUTLET 15 A Power outlets 28 RADIO No 2 7 5 A Audio system navigation system 29 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers I n f o r ma t i...

Page 397: ...ged CAUTION To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observe the following precautions Failing to do so may cause damage and possibly a fire or injury Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated or use any other object in place of a fuse Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent Never replace a fuse with a wire even as a temporary fix This can cause extensive damage or ev...

Page 398: ...justment bolt A Adjustment bolt B Before checking the headlight aim Make sure the vehicle has a full tank of gas and the area around the headlight is not deformed Park the vehicle on level ground Sit in the driver s seat Bounce the vehicle several times STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 399: ...g a Phillips head screw driver Remember the turning direc tion and the number of turns Turn bolt B the same number of turns and in the same direc tion as step 1 using a Phillips head screwdriver If you feel that there is a large deviation have the headlight aim adjusted at a Toyota dealer STEP 1 STEP 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 400: ...self For more information about replacing other light bulbs contact your Toyota dealer Prepare a replacement light bulb Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced P 438 Bulb locations Rear turn signal stop tail and rear side marker lights License plate lights I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 401: ...op tail and rear side marker lights Open the trunk remove the cover as follows Turn the bulb bases counter clockwise and remove upper and lower or squeeze bulb base and remove center Remove the light bulb Stop tail light Rear side marker light Rear turn signal light STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 402: ...ntenance AVALON_U OM41437U License plate lights Use a flathead screwdriver to disengage the side of the lamp Turn the bulb base counterclock wise Remove the light bulb STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 403: ...e headlight lens does not indicate a malfunction Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens Water has built up inside the headlight LED light bulbs The high mounted stoplights consist of a number of LEDs If any of the LEDs burn out take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced If two or more LEDs in a stoplight burn out your vehicle may not conform to local la...

Page 404: ...is may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens Do not take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight bulbs con nectors power supply circuits or related components Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury High intensity discharge HID headlights if equipped Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing high intensity discharge headlights in...

Page 405: ...ot leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the engine is not running Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an accident Press the switch to flash all the turn signal lights To turn them off press the switch once again I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 406: ...The vehicle makes an abnormal sound If towing is necessary we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service using a lift type truck or a flat bed truck Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by all state pro vincial and local laws If towing from the front the vehicle s rear wheel and axles must be in good condition P 387 If they are damaged us...

Page 407: ... 1 Essential information AVALON_U OM41437U Towing with a sling type truck NOTICE To prevent body damage Do not tow with a sling type truck either from the front or rear I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 408: ...t wheel NOTICE To prevent causing damage to the transmission Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheel on the ground To prevent damaging the vehicle When raising the vehicle ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Without adequate clearance the vehicle could be damaged while being towed I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 409: ...ALON_U OM41437U Using a flat bed truck If you use chains or cables to tie down your vehicle the angles shaded in black must be 45 Do not overly tighten the tie downs or the vehicle may be damaged I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 410: ...ven tire wear Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher than normal Audible symptoms Changes in exhaust sound Excessive tire squeal when cornering Strange noises related to the suspension system Pinging or other noises related to the engine Operational symptoms Engine missing stumbling or running rough Appreciable loss of power Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking...

Page 411: ...witch to the ACC or LOCK position Restart the engine NOTICE Before starting the engine Inspect the ground under the vehicle If you find that fuel has leaked on to the ground the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair Do not restart the engine To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an air bag inflates upon collision the fuel pump shut off system stops sup plyi...

Page 412: ... not Driver s seat position Front passenger s occupant classification SRS airbag deployment data SRS airbag system diagnostic data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain asp...

Page 413: ...or other authorities Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit Ordered by a court However if necessary Toyota will Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without dis closing details of the vehicle owner and only when it is deemed necessary Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification informa tion to a n...

Page 414: ...und if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approxi mately 3 mph 5 km h or more Warning light Warning light Details U S A Canada Brake system warning light warning buzzer Low brake fluid Malfunction in the brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not released If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully released the system is operating normally Calmly perform the f...

Page 415: ...ng light Warning light Details Charging system warning light Malfunction in the vehicle s charging system Low engine oil pressure warning light Abnormal level of engine oil pressure This warning light may turn on if the level of engine oil declines The light should turn off after checking the oil and adding oil if necessary Warning light Warning light Details U S A Canada Malfunction indicator lam...

Page 416: ...m if equipped Automatic headlight leveling system warning light Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system Vehicle stability control system warning light Malfunction in the VSC system or TRAC system Warning light Warning light Details Correction procedure Open door warning light warning buzzer 1 A door or a trunk is not fully closed Check that all doors and the trunk are closed Low fue...

Page 417: ...light warning buzzer 2 Warns the front passen ger to fasten his her seat belt Fasten the seat belt Tire pressure warning light When the light comes on Low tire inflation pressure Adjust the tire inflation pressure When the light stays on after blinking for 1 minute Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer Low washer fluid warning light Low level...

Page 418: ... speed of at least 9 mph 15 km h Then if the seat belt is still unfastened the buzzer will continue to sound Warning light Warning light Details Correction procedure U S A Engine oil replacement reminder light Illuminates for about 3 sec onds and then flasher for about 15 seconds Engine oil is scheduled to be changed Check and the engine oil and change if necessary Comes on and remains Engine oil ...

Page 419: ...ils Correction procedure Once Flashing The electronic key is not detected when attempting to start the engine Confirm the location of the electronic key The electronic key battery maybe dis charged P 363 Once 3 times Flashing An open door other than the driver s door is closed while the electronic key is outside the detec tion range and the ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON m...

Page 420: ...STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode with the shift lever in P Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF or confirm the location of the electronic key Contin uous Contin uous Flashing An open door other than the driver s door is closed while the electronic key is outside the detec tion range and the ENGINE START STOP switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode with the shift lever not in P S...

Page 421: ...ta dealer as soon as possible SRS warning light This warning light system monitors the following The airbag sensor assembly Front airbag sensors The curtain shield airbag sensors The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies The driver s seat position sensor Driver s seat belt buckle switch The front passenger occupant classification ECU The pressure sensor The belt tension sensor AIR BAG O...

Page 422: ...ter If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi 500 kPa 5 1 kgf cm2 or bar or higher The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi tions When the condition becomes normal the system will work properly If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle If a window tint that affects...

Page 423: ...ch does not turn off the tire pressure warning light The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes caused by temper ature In this case adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the light after a few minutes When a tire is replaced with a spare...

Page 424: ...cked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label tire and load information label If your vehicle has tires of a differ ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label tire and load information label you should determine the proper tire inflation pres...

Page 425: ...in continuously illumi nated This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illumi nated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS tire pressure warning system malfunctions may occur for a vari ety of reasons including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or whee...

Page 426: ...he spare provided Before jacking up the vehicle Stop the vehicle on a hard flat surface Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P Stop the engine Turn on the emergency flashers Location of the spare tire jack and tools Jack handle Jack Wheel nut wrench Spare tire cover Luggage floor cover Spare tire I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 427: ...ALON_U OM41437U Take out the jack Remove the cover To remove the jack turn the jack joint by hand until the jack becomes free Taking out the spare tire Remove the luggage floor cover STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 428: ... trouble arises 407 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON_U OM41437U Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire Remove the spare tire cover STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 429: ...ghtly loosen the wheel nuts one turn STEP 1 Flat tire Wheel chock positions Front Left hand side Behind the rear right hand side tire Right hand side Behind the rear left hand side tire Rear Left hand side In front of the front right hand side tire Right hand side In front of the front left hand side tire STEP 2 STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 430: ...k point Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire When resting the tire on the ground place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface Type B Remove the wheel orna ment by pushing from the reverse side STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 431: ...heel contact surface the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion and the tire may come off the vehicle Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand to approximately the same amount Turn the nut washers until they come into contact with the disc wheel Lower the vehicle STEP 1 STEP 2 Disc wheel Washer STEP 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 432: ...nt Stow the flat tire tire jack and all tools STEP 4 STEP 5 To store the jack After completing the tire change The tire pressure warning system must be reset P 346 STEP 6 To store the jack align the hole of the jack head with the vehicle hook Turn the jack joint until the jack base fits securely with the vehicle body This prevents the jack from flying for ward during a collision or sudden stop I n...

Page 433: ...the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured Replaci...

Page 434: ...ious injury NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire Do not continue driving with a flat tire Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair When replacing the tires When removing or fitting the wheels tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be ...

Page 435: ... more following correct starting procedures P 133 There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system P 83 The starter motor turns over slowly the interior lights and headlights are dim or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume One of the following may be the cause of the problem The battery may be discharged P 420 The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded The st...

Page 436: ... the brake pedal firmly Even if the engine can be started using the above steps the system may be malfunctioning Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer The starter motor does not turn over the interior lights and headlights do not turn on or the horn does not sound One of the following may be the cause of the problem One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected The battery may ...

Page 437: ...emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted Set the parking brake Vehicles with smart key system Turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to ACCESSORY mode Vehicles without smart key system Turn the engine switch to the ACC position Depress the brake pedal Pry the cover up with a flat head screwdriver or equiva lent To prevent damage to the cover cover the tip of the screwdriver with ...

Page 438: ...ke in an emergency AVALON_U OM41437U If you lose your keys New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using one of the other master keys and the key number stamped on your key number plate I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 439: ...d apply the brakes Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the ENGINE START STOP switch An alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the electronic key that is touched to the ENGINE START STOP switch if any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is touched to the switch If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter rupted P 28 or t...

Page 440: ... STOP switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds keeping the brake pedal depressed If the ENGINE START STOP switch still cannot be operated con tact your Toyota dealer Stopping the engine Shift the shift lever to P and press the ENGINE START STOP switch as you normally do when stopping the engine Replacing the key battery As the above procedure is the temporary measure it is recommended that ...

Page 441: ...hop If you have a set of jumper or booster cables and a second vehi cle with a 12 volt battery you can jump start your Toyota following the steps below Connecting the jumper cables Positive battery terminal on your vehicle Positive battery terminal on the second vehicle Negative battery terminal on the second vehicle Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration S...

Page 442: ...imately five minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle Vehicles with smart key system Open and close any of the doors with the ENGINE START STOP switch OFF Vehicles with smart key system Maintain the engine speed on the second vehicle and turn the ENGINE START STOP switch to IGNITON ON mode then start the vehi cle s engine Vehicles without smart key system Maintain the engine speed on the se...

Page 443: ...ions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam mable gas that may be emitted from the battery Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi nal Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the and ter minals Do not allow open flame or use matches cigarette lighters or smoke near ...

Page 444: ... or the vehicle body Do not lean over the battery In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received Always wash your hands after handling the battery support terminals and other battery related parts Do not allow ...

Page 445: ... do not see steam Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood Remove the engine compartment cover P 331 Check to see if the cooling fan is operating If the fan is operating Wait until the engine coolant temperature gauge begins to fall and then stop the engine If the fan is not operating Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota dealer After the engine has cooled down suffici...

Page 446: ... hood do not open the hood until the steam has subsided The engine compartment may be very hot caus ing serious injury such as burns Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the engine is running Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot Serious injury such as burns may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure Add coolant if ...

Page 447: ...7U NOTICE When adding engine coolant Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant When adding coolant do so slowly Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 448: ... may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury NOTICE To avoid damaging the transmission and other components Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures the vehicle may require towing to be freed Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt or snow Stop the engine Set ...

Page 449: ...428 5 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON_U OM41437U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 450: ...and weight Unladen vehicle Overall length 197 6 in 5020 mm Overall width 72 8 in 1850 mm Overall height 58 5 in 1485 mm Wheelbase 111 0 in 2820 mm Tread Front 62 2 in 1580 mm Rear 61 6 in 1565 mm Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage 870 lb 395 kg I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 451: ...for your vehicle This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel This number is also on the Certi fication Label Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 452: ...e gasoline Bore and stroke 3 70 3 27 in 94 0 83 0 mm Displacement 210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity 18 5 gal 70 L 15 4 lmp gal I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 453: ...e used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather The 30 in 5W 30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating temperature An oil with a higher viscosit...

Page 454: ...7U How to read oil container label The ILSAC International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 455: ...nd non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technol ogy Do not use plain water alone Spark plug Make DENSO FK20HR11 Gap 0 043 in 1 1 mm NOTICE Iridium tipped spark plugs Use only iridium tipped spark plugs Do not adjust gap when tuning engine Battery Open voltage at 68 F 20 C 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage is checked 20 minutes after ...

Page 456: ... Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS NOTICE Automatic transmission fluid type Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF WS may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage the automatic transmis sion of your vehicle Pedal clearance 1 2 4 in 61 mm Min Pedal free play Less than 0 04 0 24 in 1 0 6 0 mm Brake pa...

Page 457: ...m2 or bar More than 99 mph 160 km h 38 260 2 6 99 mph 160 km h or less 32 220 2 2 Wheel size 17 7JJ 17 7J Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P215 60R16 94V Front and rear tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Vehicle speed psi kPa kgf cm2 or bar More than 99 mph 160 km h 35 240 2 4 99 mph 160 km h or less 29 200 2 0 Wheel size 16 6 1 2JJ Wheel nut to...

Page 458: ... H11 HIR1 35 55 65 A B C Fog lights H11 55 B Front turn signal parking lights 3457A 28 8 D Front side marker lights W5W 5 E Rear turn signal lights 7440A 21 D Stop tail lights 7443 21 5 E Rear side marker lights 194 3 8 E Tail lights 194 3 8 E Back up lights 921 18 E License plate lights 194 3 8 E Interior Interior light W5W 5 E Personal lights W5W 5 E Vanity lights 7065 1 4 F Glove box light 74 1...

Page 459: ... consult your Toyota dealer Gasoline quality standards Automotive manufacturers in the US Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called World Wide Fuel Charter WWFC that is expected to be applied worldwide The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis sion levels In the US category 4 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissio...

Page 460: ...rovide excellent vehicle performance reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen ate 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 methanol Toyot...

Page 461: ...ted here Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than that stated here will cause persistent heavy knocking At worst this will lead to engine damage Fuel related poor driveability If after using a different type of fuel poor driveability is encountered poor hot starting vaporization engine knocking etc...

Page 462: ...e ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber coated parallel cords Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marked RADIAL is a bias ply tire TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly filled in the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the ...

Page 463: ...etters Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 447 This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure P 447 Summer tire or all season tire P 349 An all season tire has M S on the sidewall A tire not marked ...

Page 464: ...re use P Passenger car T Temporary use Section width millimeters Aspect ratio tire height to section width Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal Wheel diameter inches Load index 2 or 3 digits Speed symbol alphabet with one letter Tire dimensions Section width Tire height Wheel diameter I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 465: ...nt of Transportation It provides the purchasers and or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information DOT quality grades All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades Quality grades can be found where applicabl...

Page 466: ...ified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turn ing traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C represent ing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability t...

Page 467: ...ssure to which a tire may be inflated shown on the sidewall of the tire Recommended inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Accessory weight The combined weight in excess of those stan dard items which may be replaced of trans mission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory ...

Page 468: ...ide levelers roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated Rim diameter Wheel diameter Nominal diameter of the bead seat Rim size designation Rim diameter and width Rim type designation The industry manufacturer s designation for a rim by style or code Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges Vehi...

Page 469: ...ic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the cen terline of the tread Carcass The tire structure except tread and sidewall rubber which when inflated bears the load Chunking The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall Cord The strands forming the plies in the tire Cord separation The parting of cords from ad...

Page 470: ...on the other sidewall of the tire or b The outward facing sidewall of asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Light truck LT tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as prima rily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pr...

Page 471: ...on A parting of rubber compound between adja cent plies Pneumatic tire A mechanical device made of rubber chemi cals fabric and steel or other materials that when mounted on an automotive wheel pro vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load Radial ply tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90 degrees to the cente...

Page 472: ...or Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow and Ice Covered Surfaces and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol on at least one sidewall Test rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire Tread That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road Tread rib A tread section running circumferentially around a t...

Page 473: ...d Number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in front 5 through 10 3 2 in front 1 in second seat 11 through 15 5 2 in front 1 in second seat 1 in third seat 1 in fourth seat 16 through 20 7 2 in front 2 in second seat 2 in third seat 1 in fourth seat I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 474: ...step All doors unlocked in 1 step Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked 60 seconds OFF 30 seconds 120 seconds Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per sonalized to your preferences Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Toy ota dealer Some function set...

Page 475: ...ss remote control P 36 Operation indicator Emergency flashers ON OFF Operation indicator Buzzer ON OFF Trunk unlocking func tion ON OFF Trunk unlocking opera tion Push and hold Push twice One short push Panic function ON OFF Buzzer sounds when pushing with any door not closed ON OFF I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 476: ...tic door lock function OFF ON Opening driver s door unlocks all doors OFF ON Shift the shift lever to P unlocks all doors ON OFF Shift the shift lever to position other than P locks all doors ON OFF Automatic light control system P 156 Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5 Time elapsed before headlights automati cally turn off after doors are closed 60 seconds 0 seconds 30 seconds 90 seco...

Page 477: ...hicle speed 3 seconds Illumination P 275 Time elapsed before lights turn off 15 seconds 7 5 seconds 30 seconds Operation when the doors are unlocked ON OFF Operation after the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch turned OFF ON OFF Front rear personal lights turned on when a door is opened Corresponding light only All lights OFF Outer foot lights ON OFF Rear sunshade P 296 Time elapsed bef...

Page 478: ...ging engine oil P 334 Tire pressure warning system When rotating the tires on vehicles differing with front and rear tire infla tion pressures When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling speed or load weight etc When changing the tire size P 347 After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery the fol lowing items must be initialized for normal system operation I n f...

Page 479: ...an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA can not become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator...

Page 480: ...or Canadian owners in French The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 481: ...462 AVALON_U OM41437U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 482: ...463 7 AVALON_U OM41437U For owners I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 483: ...464 AVALON_U OM41437U I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

Page 484: ...R Gross Axle Weight Ratings I M Emission inspection and maintenance LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl M S Mud and Snow MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning System TRAC Traction Control VIN V...

Page 485: ...ut 238 AUX adapter 238 CD player changer 220 MP3 WMA disc 228 Optimal use 236 Portable music player 238 Radio 213 Steering switches 239 Automatic headlight leveling system 156 Automatic light control system 156 Automatic transmission Automatic transmission 140 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P 416 S mode 142 AUX adapter 238 Back up lights Wattage 438 Battery Checking 341 If the vehicle b...

Page 486: ...er Rear window 208 Side mirror 208 Dimension 430 Dinghy towing 195 Display Trip information 155 Do it yourself maintenance 324 Door pocket 285 Doors Door lock 24 36 Rear door child protector 42 Driver s seat belt reminder light 396 Driving Break in tips 125 Correct posture 88 Procedures 124 Winter driving tips 189 Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly 418 Emergency flasher...

Page 487: ...Foot light 275 Front passenger occupant classification system 103 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 396 Front seats Adjustment 50 Driving position memory 55 Front turn signal lights Wattage 438 Fuel Capacity 432 Fuel gauge 148 Fuel pump shut off system 390 Gas station information 476 Information 439 Refueling 80 Fuel door 80 Fuel filler door 80 Fuel pump shut off system 390 Fuses 367 Gara...

Page 488: ...e lights Replacing light bulbs 378 Wattage 438 Light bulbs Replacing 378 Wattage 438 Lights Emergency flasher switch 384 Fog light switch 159 Hazard light switch 384 Headlights switch 156 Interior lights list 275 Outer foot light 275 Personal light switch 277 Replacing light bulbs 378 Turn signal lever 145 Vanity lights 287 Wattage 438 Load capacity 188 Lock steering column 135 138 Maintenance Do ...

Page 489: ...locking retractor 63 Child restraint system installation 113 Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts 316 Emergency locking retractor 63 How to wear your seat belt 61 How your child should wear the seat belt 64 Pregnant women proper seat belt use 64 Reminder light 396 Seat belt extenders 65 Seat belt pretensioners 63 Seat heaters 293 Seating capacity 188 Seats Adjustment 50 53 Adjustment precaution...

Page 490: ...n switch 133 137 Light switches 156 Power door lock switch 40 Power window switch 74 Window lock switch 74 Wipers and washer switch 160 Tail lights Replacing light bulbs 379 Switch 156 Wattage 438 Theft deterrent system Alarm 85 Engine immobilizer system 83 Theft prevention labels 87 Tire inflation pressure 437 Tire information Glossary 447 Size 444 Tire identification number 443 Uniform Tire Qual...

Page 491: ...er warning light 397 Low fuel level 395 Malfunction indicator lamp 394 Open door 395 Seat belt reminder light 396 SRS airbags 394 Tire pressure warning light 396 Vehicle stability control 395 Washer Checking 344 Preparing and checking before winter 189 Switch 160 Washing and waxing 312 Weight Cargo capacity 184 Load limits 188 Weight 430 Wheels 358 Window glasses 74 Window lock switch 74 Windows P...

Page 492: ...16 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone Steam can be seen coming from under the hood P 424 If your vehicle overheats The key is lost P 417 If you lose your keys The battery runs out P 420 If the battery is discharged The doors cannot be locked P 40 Doors The horn begins to sound P 85 Alarm The vehicle is stuck in mud or sand P 427 If ...

Page 493: ... lamp ABS warning light Driver s seat belt reminder light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light Low fuel level warning light Tire pressure warning light Automatic headlight leveling system warning light SRS warning light Open door warning light Low engine oil pressure warning light Charging system warn ing light Engine oil replacement reminder light VSC warning light Low washer fluid warning ...

Page 494: ...lation pressure P 437 Fuel tank capacity 18 5 gal 70 L 15 4 lmp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 80 432 Cold tire inflation pressure P 437 Engine oil capacity Drain and refill qt L Imp qt With filter 6 4 6 1 5 4 Without filter 6 0 5 7 5 0 Engine oil type Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil P 433 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y ...

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