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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)

Turn the engine switch off.

Open the glove box. (



P. 258)

Lift up the side with the stay,
disconnect the stay tabs and
remove the partition by pulling
horizontally.

Remove the glove box cover.

Press the tabs and remove the
filter cover.

Air conditioning filter

The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

Summary of Contents for Avalon 2014

Page 1: ...driving etc 4 Driving Operations and advices which are necessary for driving 5 Interior features Usage of the interior features etc 6 Maintenance and care Caring for your vehicle and maintenance proce...

Page 2: ...Theft prevention labels U S A 70 2 Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators 72 Gauges and meters 77 Multi information display 80 3 1 Key information Keys 88 3 2 Opening closing and locking th...

Page 3: ...Parking brake 166 Horn 167 4 3 Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch 168 Automatic High Beam 172 Fog light switch 177 Windshield wipers and washer 179 4 4 Refueling Opening the fuel tank c...

Page 4: ...light main switch 255 Personal interior lights 255 Ambient lights 256 5 4 Using the storage features List of storage features 257 Glove box 258 Console box 259 Cup holders 260 Auxiliary boxes 261 Trun...

Page 5: ...battery 350 Checking and replacing fuses 352 Light bulbs 361 7 1 Essential information Emergency flashers 380 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency 381 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency If...

Page 6: ...lt instructions for Canadian owners in French 463 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French 465 What to do if Troubleshooting 476 Alphabetical index 482 8 Vehicle specifications 9 For owne...

Page 7: ...7 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 9 AVALON U _ OM41452U...

Page 8: ...nd of a fuel evaporation leakage check and it does not indicate a malfunction A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi cles are currently available in the market You s...

Page 9: ...is equipped Furthermore these computers do not record con versations sounds or pictures Data usage Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc tions conduct research and de...

Page 10: ...ta are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data e g name gender age and crash location are recorded However other parties such as law enforcement could combine the EDR...

Page 11: ...ired your ability to operate your vehi cle Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time impair judgment and reduce coordination which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious i...

Page 12: ...function in the vehicle or its equipment Indicates operating or working procedures Follow the steps in numerical order Indicates the action push ing turning etc used to operate switches and other devi...

Page 13: ...U Searching by name Alphabetical index P 482 Searching by installation position Pictorial index P 14 Searching by symptom or sound What to do if Troubleshooting P 476 Searching by title Table of conte...

Page 14: ...unlocking by using the mechanical key P 415 Warning lights warning messages P 390 398 Trunk P 112 Opening from inside P 112 Opening from outside P 92 106 Warning lights warning messages P 390 398 Outs...

Page 15: ...232 Checking rotation tire pressure warning system P 334 Coping with flat tires P 399 Hood P 319 Opening P 319 Engine oil P 430 Coping with overheat P 422 Headlights parking lights side marker lights...

Page 16: ...Emergency stop of the engine P 381 When the engine will not start P 412 Shift lever P 161 Changing the shift position P 161 When the shift lever does not move P 414 Meters P 77 Reading the meters adj...

Page 17: ...parking lights tail lights daytime running lights P 168 Fog lights P 177 Windshield wiper and washer switch P 179 Usage P 179 Adding washer fluid P 333 Hood lock release lever P 319 Tilt and telescop...

Page 18: ...P 217 Tire pressure warning reset switch P 336 Trunk opener main switch P 113 Rear sunshade switch 1 P 278 BSM Blind Spot Monitor main switch 1 P 223 VSC OFF switch P 212 Trunk opener P 112 Outside re...

Page 19: ...62 Telephone switches 2 Talk switch 2 DISP button P 81 Vehicle to vehicle distance button 1 P 197 Cruise control switch 1 P 190 Dynamic radar cruise control switch 1 P 194 Back switch 2 1 If equipped...

Page 20: ...lock buttons P 109 Head restraints P 121 Seat belts P 28 Assist grips P 282 Armrest P 277 Cup holders P 260 Front seats P 116 Floor mat P 24 Parking brake P 166 Applying releasing P 166 Precautions a...

Page 21: ...outlet P 272 Wireless charger switch P 263 Cup holders P 260 Air conditioning controls P 238 Rear seat heater switches P 274 Console box P 259 Driving mode select switches P 209 Seat heater ventilator...

Page 22: ...lights personal lights 2 P 255 Interior light ambient lights 1 switches P 255 Sun visors P 268 Vanity mirrors P 268 Compass switch 1 P 296 Garage door opener switches 1 P 283 Inside rear view mirror P...

Page 23: ...26 Seat belts 28 SRS airbags 34 Front passenger occupant classification system 44 Safety information for children 50 Child restraint systems 51 Installing child restraints 55 Exhaust gas precautions...

Page 24: ...ur vehicle Fix them securely in place onto the carpet Insert the retaining hooks clips into the floor mat eyelets Turn the upper knob of each retaining hook clip to secure the floor mats in place Alwa...

Page 25: ...ferent model year vehicles even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats Only use floor mats designed for the driver s seat Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks clips pro vided...

Page 26: ...rd so the airbag is fac ing your chest P 124 Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears P 121 Wear the seat belt correctly P 28 Make sure th...

Page 27: ...ot place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint Do not pl...

Page 28: ...hips Adjust the position of the seat back Sit up straight and well back in the seat Do not twist the seat belt To fasten the seat belt push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard To re...

Page 29: ...ted to certain types of severe frontal col lision The pretensioners also activate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe side colli sion The pretensioners do not activate in the even...

Page 30: ...ore P 55 Child seat belt usage The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large e...

Page 31: ...t system To achieve a proper seating position do not recline the seat more than necessary The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats Do not w...

Page 32: ...e unfastened scissors should be used to cut the belt Seat belt pretensioners If the pretensioner has activated the SRS warning light will come on In that case the seat belt cannot be used again and mu...

Page 33: ...ttempt to install remove modify disassemble or dispose of the seat belts Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer Inappropriate handling may lead to incorrect operation Using a sea...

Page 34: ...gs SRS front side airbags Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants SRS rear side airbags Can help protect the torso of occupants in the rear outer seats SRS curtain shield airbags Can he...

Page 35: ...g Front side airbags Curtain shield airbags AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator lights Side impact sensors front Rear side airbags Side impact sensors rear Driver airbag Driver s seat belt buckle swi...

Page 36: ...way Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA advises Since the risk zone for the driver s airbag is the first 2 3 in 50 75 mm of inflation placing yourself 10 in 250 mm from your driver airbag pro vides yo...

Page 37: ...ild 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 safer for infants and children than...

Page 38: ...front side and rear pil lars Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seats toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle Do not attach anything to or lean any thing against area...

Page 39: ...correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air bag c...

Page 40: ...ccupants are unable to communicate the agent automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the necessary emergency services P 290 CAUTION Modification and disposal of SRS airbag...

Page 41: ...activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat However the SRS front air bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat even if the seat is unoccupied P 4...

Page 42: ...ield airbags may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment The SRS sid...

Page 43: ...eld airbags to inflate A portion of a door is damaged or deformed or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side and curtain shield airbags to inflate The...

Page 44: ...d with a front passenger occupant classi fication system This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front passenger 1 2 3 4 CTY11AX...

Page 45: ...front passenger seat Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator...

Page 46: ...eat Activated Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Front passenger knee airbag Deactivated Front passenger s seat belt pretensioner Activated Indicator warning light AIR BAG ON and AIR BA...

Page 47: ...ld Factors which may affect this can be the physique or posture 5 Never install a rear facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat A forward facing child restraint system should only be...

Page 48: ...the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle and reconnect the seat belt Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt ext...

Page 49: ...luminated ask the passenger to sit up straight well back in the seat feet on the floor and with the seat belt worn correctly If the AIR BAG OFF indicator still remains illuminated either ask the passe...

Page 50: ...afety information for children Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi cle Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to proper...

Page 51: ...o the age and size of the child For installation details follow the instructions provided with the child restraint system General installation instructions are provided in this manual P 55 Child restr...

Page 52: ...straint 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 the child is too large for a child restraint syst...

Page 53: ...used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even...

Page 54: ...cannot be unfastened scissors should be used to cut the belt When the child restraint system is not in use Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use Do not...

Page 55: ...pt driver s seat belt P 30 Anchor brackets for top tether strap An anchor bracket is provided for each rear seat Installing child restraints Follow the child restraint system manufacturer s instructio...

Page 56: ...he side to prevent it from getting pinched in the lower anchor age Type A Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors If the child restraint has a top tether strap the top tether strap...

Page 57: ...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 strap anchor For owners in Canada The symbol on a child rest...

Page 58: ...f 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 allow it to retract to...

Page 59: ...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 Forward facing Convertible seat Adjust the head restraint to the downmost...

Page 60: ...traint system into 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 th...

Page 61: ...eat belt to the child restraint sys tem according to the manu facturer s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle Make sure that the belt is not twisted Check that the shoulder belt is correc...

Page 62: ...e hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 o...

Page 63: ...child or other passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden braking or an accident If the driver s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from b...

Page 64: ...child restraint system never adjust the seat Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer Do not use a seat belt extender If a seat belt extender is used w...

Page 65: ...have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible When parking If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area such as a garage stop the engine Do not leave the vehi...

Page 66: ...tenance free type engine immobilizer system Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object If the key is in close proximity to...

Page 67: ...ndesired operation For vehicles sold in Canada 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 i...

Page 68: ...is opened Some models The window is tapped or broken Close the doors trunk and hood and lock all the doors The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds The indicator light changes from being...

Page 69: ...The alarm may be triggered in the following situations Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system Alarm operated door lock When the alarm is operating the doors are locked automatically to preven...

Page 70: ...tem AVALON U _ OM41452U These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recov ery of parts from stolen vehicles Do not remove under penalty of law Thef...

Page 71: ...71 Instrument cluster 2 AVALON U _ OM41452U 2 Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators 72 Gauges and meters 77 Multi information display 80...

Page 72: ...ding on where the vehicle is sold Center panel Warning lights and indicators The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle...

Page 73: ...n door warning light P 390 1 Charging system warn ing light P 388 Low fuel level warning light P 390 1 U S A Malfunction indicator lamp P 388 Seat belt reminder light P 390 1 Canada Malfunction indica...

Page 74: ...being performed They will turn off after the engine is started or after a few seconds There may be a mal function in a system if the lights do not come on or do not turn off Have the vehicle inspected...

Page 75: ...209 Canada Tail light indicator P 168 if equipped Sport mode indicator P 209 Headlight high beam indicator P 169 1 2 Slip indicator P 212 if equipped Front fog light indicator P 177 1 VSC OFF indicat...

Page 76: ...dealer 2 The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating 3 The light comes on when the system is turned off The light flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating CAU...

Page 77: ...Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Multi information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving related data P 80 Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Fuel gau...

Page 78: ...Trip meters A and B can be used to record and display different distances independently Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range P 161 Engine coolan...

Page 79: ...ckwise the display audio navigation sys tem screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch position Customization The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed Cu...

Page 80: ...rn by turn navigation vehi cles with a navigation system P 82 Settings P 83 Warning messages and reminder messages P 398 Automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle s syste...

Page 81: ...nce that can be driven may differ from that displayed When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank the dis play may not be updated When refueling turn the engine switch off If the vehicle is...

Page 82: ...en suggests the status of the most Eco friendly driv ing All blue suggests the status of the least Eco friendly driv ing Digital speedometer Displays the current vehicle speed This screen can be disab...

Page 83: ...ars Press and hold the DISP but ton while the Settings screen is displayed Press the DISP button to select the desired setting item Setting up the displays Item Default setting Customized setting Digi...

Page 84: ...c cancelation In the following situations setting display in which the settings can be changed through the DISP button will automatically be turned off When a warning message appears while the setting...

Page 85: ...ay This lag could cause the driver to down shift again causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury Cautions during setting up the display As the en...

Page 86: ...86 2 Instrument cluster AVALON U _ OM41452U...

Page 87: ...91 Wireless remote control 106 Doors 109 Trunk 112 3 3 Adjusting the seats Front seats 116 Driving position memory 118 Head restraints 121 3 4 Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors Steering wheel...

Page 88: ...the key out The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction as the key only has grooves on one side If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder turn it over and re attempt to insert it...

Page 89: ...keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle When ri...

Page 90: ...tion cookers or medical electrical equip ment such as low frequency therapy equipment Carrying the electronic key on your person Carry the electronic key 3 9 in 10 cm or more away from electric appli...

Page 91: ...the electronic key Operation signals A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked unlocked Locked once Unlocked twice Security feature If a door is not...

Page 92: ...ll the doors Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked The door unlock settings can be changed P 98 Touch the lock s...

Page 93: ...ch component AVALON U _ OM41452U Antenna location Right side antenna outside the cabin if equipped Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the trunk Antenna inside the trunk Left side antenna outsid...

Page 94: ...ey is within about 2 3 ft 0 7 m of an outside door handle Only the doors detecting the key can be operated When unlocking the trunk The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about 2...

Page 95: ...made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehi cle Retrieve the electronic key from the passenger compartment and lock the doors again The trunk w...

Page 96: ...zer Exterior buzzer Situation Correction procedure Continuous Continuous The electronic key was carried outside the vehicle and the driver s door was opened and closed while any shift position other t...

Page 97: ...egular key was not inside the vehicle Confirm that the electronic key is inside the vehicle Once Indicates that the electronic key battery is low Replace the battery P 350 Once Indicates that the stee...

Page 98: ...st 5 seconds and repeat step To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed If a d...

Page 99: ...onger The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver s door In...

Page 100: ...carrying a portable radio cellular phone cordless phone or other wireless communication device When the electronic key is in contact with or is covered by the following metallic objects Cards to whic...

Page 101: ...wave recep tion conditions it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle As long as the...

Page 102: ...lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han dle Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door Not...

Page 103: ...from the outside of the vehicle Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop erly The alarm may go of...

Page 104: ...ction area becomes smaller The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on To avoid serious deterioration do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft 1 m of the following electrical appliances t...

Page 105: ...may cause undesired operation of the device CAUTION Caution regarding interference with electronic devices People with implantable cardiac pacemakers cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers or im...

Page 106: ...to lock and unlock the vehi cle Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver s door Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors Unlocks the t...

Page 107: ...rs is made when a door is not fully closed a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds Fully close the door to stop the buzzer and lock the vehicle once more Panic mode Security feature P 91 Alarm Usin...

Page 108: ...for wireless remote control For vehicles sold in the U S A FCC ID HYQ23AAB FCC ID HYQ14FBA NOTE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions...

Page 109: ...reless remote control or door lock switches Entry function P 91 Wireless remote control P 106 Door lock switches Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Inside lock buttons Unlocks the door Locks th...

Page 110: ...he electronic key is left inside the vehicle The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set Unlock Lock These l...

Page 111: ...inked door locking function All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to posi tion other than P Shift position linked door unlocking function All doors are automatically unlocke...

Page 112: ...P 106 Using the trunk grip lower the trunk without applying force to the side and push the trunk down from the outside to close it Trunk The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener entry function o...

Page 113: ...put in the trunk with all the doors locked the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the trunk can be opened In order to prevent theft take all electronic keys with you when leaving...

Page 114: ...erious injury Before driving Make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed If the trunk lid is not fully closed it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near by objects or luggage in the trunk ma...

Page 115: ...opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the trunk lid Such additional weight on the t...

Page 116: ...adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion front angle adjustment switch if equipped for passenger s seat Vertical height adjustment switch if equipped for passen ger s seat Lumb...

Page 117: ...the seat position Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen gers are not injured by the moving seat Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid...

Page 118: ...ously recorded position will be overwrit ten Check that the shift lever is in P Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode Press button 1 or 2 to recall the desired position Driving position memory If...

Page 119: ...he following Carrying only the key to which you want to link the driving position shift the shift lever to P and then close the driver s door If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle the driving position...

Page 120: ...ntil the signal beeps 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 engi...

Page 121: ...tton Up Pull the head restraints up Down Push the head restraint down while pressing the lock release button Removing the head restraints except rear center seat Head restraints Head restraints are pr...

Page 122: ...he stowed position when using 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 Align...

Page 123: ...egarding 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...

Page 124: ...The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position Adjustment procedure 1 2 CAUTION Caution while driving Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving Doing so may cause the driver to mish...

Page 125: ...t your driving posture Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down Manual anti glare inside rear view mirror Normal position Anti glare position Inside rear view mirror The rear...

Page 126: ...tion is in on mode the indica tor illuminates The function will set to on mode each time the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode Pressing the button turns the func tion to off mode The indicat...

Page 127: ...AVALON U _ OM41452U To select a mirror to adjust press the switch Left Right To adjust the mirror press the switch Up Right Down Left Push the mirror back in the direc tion of the vehicle s rear Outs...

Page 128: ...ce the mirror movement is based on the angle they are set when the linked mirror function is not operating the mirror angle when the function is operating will also be changed if the mirrors are adjus...

Page 129: ...t resulting in death or serious injury Do not adjust the mirrors while driving Do not drive with the mirrors folded Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted be...

Page 130: ...indows as follows Closing One touch closing Opening One touch opening To stop the window partway oper ate the switch in the opposite direc tion Press the switch to lock the pas senger window switches...

Page 131: ...h in the one touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation as explained above initialize the func...

Page 132: ...n 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 The driver is responsi...

Page 133: ...ch again to fully open the moon roof Closes the moon roof Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway Tilts the moon roof up Tilts the moon roof down Lightly press e...

Page 134: ...seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off It cannot how ever be operated once either front door is opened Jam protection function If an object is detected between the m...

Page 135: ...nd then press and hold the UP switch again 1 The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi tion 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second Finally...

Page 136: ...he vehi cle while it is moving Do not sit on top of the moon roof Closing the moon roof Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught...

Page 137: ...65 Parking brake 166 Horn 167 4 3 Operating the lights and wipers Headlight switch 168 Automatic High Beam 172 Fog light switch 177 Windshield wipers and washer 179 4 4 Refueling Opening the fuel tank...

Page 138: ...arking brake If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time shift the shift lever to P or N P 161 With the shift lever in D depress the brake pedal Set the parking brake P 166 Shift th...

Page 139: ...d surface will be espe cially slippery Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain as there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface preventing the steering and brakes from o...

Page 140: ...dically or whenever the parking brake shoes and or drum are replaced Have your Toyota dealer per form the bedding down operation Operating your vehicle in a foreign country Comply with the relevant ve...

Page 141: ...ill result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident When backing up you may twist your body around leading to a diffi culty in operating the pedals Make sure to operate the pedals properly...

Page 142: ...to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness P 161 Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel th...

Page 143: ...rward while the shift lever is in R Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle Do not shift the shift lever...

Page 144: ...Do not race the engine If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly causing an accident In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling...

Page 145: ...garette lighters in the vehicle If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as the glove box or on the floor it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted causing a fire Do n...

Page 146: ...e one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the 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 vehi...

Page 147: ...identally depressed Avoiding damage to vehicle parts Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an extended period of time Doing so may damage the power steering mo...

Page 148: ...Short in electrical components 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...

Page 149: ...the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 150 650 lbs 5 Determine the combi...

Page 150: ...ore passengers with the combined weight of D lb kg get on the available cargo and luggage load will be reduced E lb kg as follows C lb kg D 4 lb kg E 5 lb kg 4 D Additional weight of people 5 E Availa...

Page 151: ...ow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations At the feet of the driver On the front passenger or rear seats when stacking items On...

Page 152: ...mmend towing a trailer with your vehicle Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants Total load capacity and seating capacity These detai...

Page 153: ...s not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair scooter bicy cle etc Your vehicle i...

Page 154: ...U _ OM41452U Dinghy towing Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with 4 wheels on the ground behind a motor home NOTICE To avoid serious damage to your vehicle Do not tow your vehicle with...

Page 155: ...lternately on the multi information display Press the engine switch The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds whichever is less Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine...

Page 156: ...tch is pressed Off The emergency flashers can be used The multi information display will not be displayed ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used A message indic...

Page 157: ...e switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode Perform the following procedure to turn the switch off Check that the parking brake is set Shift the shift lever to P Check that...

Page 158: ...long peri ods of time when the engine is not running Electronic key battery depletion P 104 Conditions affecting operation P 100 Notes for the entry function P 101 If the engine does not start The en...

Page 159: ...When operating the engine switch one short firm press is enough If the switch is pressed improperly the engine may not start or the engine switch mode may not change It is not necessary to press and...

Page 160: ...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...

Page 161: ...ficiency and reduce noises set the shift lever in the D position for normal driving 2 Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible gear ranges controls engine braking...

Page 162: ...to 3 if AI SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D posi tion P 164 Shift ranges and their functions The vehicle is allowed to shift up and down to provide the most suitable gear selecti...

Page 163: ...g the level of engine braking force to be selected Upshifting Downshifting The selected shift range from 1 to 5 or D will be displayed in the meter To return to normal D position driving the paddle sh...

Page 164: ...osition or pad dle shifting cruise control or radar cruise control will not be canceled P 190 194 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P P 414 If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicat...

Page 165: ...ON mode If the indicator flashes faster than usual Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out If the turn signals stop flashing before a lane change has been pe...

Page 166: ...the brake pedal with your right foot Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake Usage in winter time P 233 Parking brake U S A Canada NOTICE Before driving Fully release the parking brake D...

Page 167: ...AVALON U _ OM41452U To sound the horn press on or close to the mark After adjusting the steering wheel Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked The horn may not sound if the steering whee...

Page 168: ...and off automatically when the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode The side marker park ing tail license plate daytime running lights and instrument panel lights turn on The headlights and all the l...

Page 169: ...d instrument panel lights turn on The headlights and all the lights listed above except daytime running lights turn on The daytime running lights turn on With the headlights on push the lever away fro...

Page 170: ...r Automatic light off system When the headlights are on The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec onds after the engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the doors and trunk ar...

Page 171: ...justed according to the number of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the headlights do not interfere with other road users Customization Settings e g light sensor sensi...

Page 172: ...ome on when the head lights are turned on automatically to indicate that the system is active Automatic High Beam If equipped The Automatic High Beam uses an in vehicle camera sensor to assess the bri...

Page 173: ...urned on If any of the following conditions are fulfilled high beam will be auto matically turned off Vehicle speed drops below approximately 19 mph 30 km h The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark S...

Page 174: ...d off if an oncoming vehicle that is using fog lights without using the headlights is detected House lights street lights red traffic signals and illuminated billboards or signs may cause the high bea...

Page 175: ...area of intermittently changing brightness and darkness When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending descending roads or roads with rough bumpy or uneven surfaces such as stone paved roads gravel...

Page 176: ...ensor Do not apply window tinting or stickers to the camera sensor or the area of windshield near the camera sensor Do not place items on the dashboard There is a possibility that the cam era sensor w...

Page 177: ...pers 4 Driving AVALON U _ OM41452U Type A Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on Fog light switch If equipped The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con...

Page 178: ...178 4 3 Operating the lights and wipers AVALON U _ OM41452U Type B Turns the front fog lights off Turns the front fog lights on Fog lights can be used when The headlights are on in low beam 1 2...

Page 179: ...ation when is selected Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper opera tion Temporary operation Increases the intermittent wind shield wiper frequency Decreases the inter...

Page 180: ...lected Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increases the intermittent wind shield wiper frequency Decreases the intermittent windshiel...

Page 181: ...n the sensor detects falling rain The system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed Rain sensing wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper...

Page 182: ...system automatically adjusts wiper timing in accordance with rain volume and vehicle speed Rain sensing wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increa...

Page 183: ...to AUTO mode while the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode the wipers will operate once to show that AUTO mode is acti vated If the temperature of the raindrop sensor is 194 F 90 C or higher or 14 F...

Page 184: ...se of washer fluid When it is cold do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes warm The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility This may lead to an accident resulting...

Page 185: ...rs and windows and turn the engine switch off Confirm the type of fuel Fuel types Use unleaded gasoline Octane rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Opening the fuel tank cap Perform the follo...

Page 186: ...and cause injury Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their body to come close to an open fuel tank Do not inhale vaporized fuel Fuel contains substances that are harmfu...

Page 187: ...the rear edge of the fuel filler door Push until you hear a click and take your hand away to slightly open the fuel filler door Then open the door fully by hand Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open...

Page 188: ...AVALON U _ OM41452U If the fuel filler door cannot be opened Remove the cover inside the trunk and pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler door Then press the center of the rear edge of the fuel fill...

Page 189: ...filler door lock condition The fuel filler door may not be locked even when the vehicle s doors are locked in the following conditions When operating the door lock button inside the vehicle When the a...

Page 190: ...ctivate the cruise control Cruise control indicator will be dis played Press the button again to deacti vate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed and push the l...

Page 191: ...decreased as follows Fine adjustment By approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h each time the lever is operated Large adjustment The set speed can be increased or decreased continu ally until the lever is releas...

Page 192: ...er down to set the new speed Automatic cruise control cancelation Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following situations Actual vehicle speed falls more than approxi...

Page 193: ...le for cruise control Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury In heavy traf...

Page 194: ...vehicle distance control In vehicle to vehicle dis tance control mode the vehicle automatically accelerates or deceler ates in order to maintain a set following distance from vehicles ahead Vehicle to...

Page 195: ...or will be displayed Press the button again to deacti vate the cruise control Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed and push the lever down to set the speed SET indicator will be d...

Page 196: ...By approximately 1 mph 1 6 km h each time the lever is operated Large adjustment By approximately 5 mph 8 km h for each 0 75 sec onds the lever is held When the set speed is shown in km h Fine adjust...

Page 197: ...the preceding vehicle mark will also be displayed Select a distance from the table below Note that the distances shown correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Vehicle to vehicle distance incre...

Page 198: ...cruise control The speed setting is also canceled when the brakes are applied Pushing the lever up resumes the cruise control and returns vehicle speed to the set speed Resuming is available when the...

Page 199: ...ere are no vehicles 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 control Example of de...

Page 200: ...When your vehicle is too close to a vehicle ahead and sufficient auto matic deceleration via the cruise control is not possible the display will flash and the buzzer will sound to alert the driver An...

Page 201: ...sh the lever forward and hold for approximately one sec ond Constant speed control mode indi cator will come on When in constant speed control mode to return to vehicle to vehi cle distance control mo...

Page 202: ...cle speed may decrease below the set speed in order to maintain the dis tance to the vehicle ahead Automatic cancelation of vehicle to vehicle distance control Vehicle to vehicle distance control driv...

Page 203: ...control Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving The following actions may solve the problem When a message...

Page 204: ...ompliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolle...

Page 205: ...ism that allows care less or inattentive driving and it is not a system that can assist the driver in low visibility conditions It is still necessary for driver to pay close attention to the vehicle s...

Page 206: ...ntrol and could cause an acci dent resulting in death or serious injury In heavy traffic On roads with sharp bends On winding roads On slippery roads such as those covered with rain ice or snow On ste...

Page 207: ...with small rear 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 brak...

Page 208: ...cover 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...

Page 209: ...tch to change the driving mode to normal mode Eco drive mode Use Eco drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent accelerating When the ECO switch is pressed the...

Page 210: ...comes on in the instrument cluster Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode Eco drive mode controls the heating cooling operations and fan speed of the air conditioning system to enh...

Page 211: ...rning on slippery road surfaces TRAC Traction Control Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spinning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads EPS Electric...

Page 212: ...m the engine to the wheels Pressing the switch to turn the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle in order to free it To turn the TRAC system off quickly press and release the switc...

Page 213: ...dicates that a malfunction has occurred Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop The brake pedal may pulsate slightly a...

Page 214: ...When driving with tire chains When driving over bumps in the road When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces TRAC may not operate effectively when Directional control and power may not...

Page 215: ...are inflated to the recommended tire inflation pressure level The ABS TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for fu...

Page 216: ...al collision the system applies greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is depressed Pre collision braking When there is a high possibility of a frontal collision the system...

Page 217: ...S warning light turns on when pre collision system is dis abled The radar sensor detects vehi cles or other obstacles on or near the road ahead and determines whether a collision is imminent based on...

Page 218: ...ater than about 4 mph 5 km h The speed at which your vehicle is approaching the obstacle or the vehi cle running ahead you is greater than about 19 mph 30 km h The front occupants are wearing a seat b...

Page 219: ...h an overpass When the system is activated in the situations described above there is also a possibility that the seat belts will retract quickly and the brakes will be applied with a force greater th...

Page 220: ...e may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC WARNING Changes or modifications not express...

Page 221: ...small rear ends trailers with no load on board etc Motorcycles traveling in the same lane Handling the radar sensor Observe the following to ensure the pre collision system can function effec tively...

Page 222: ...driver to pay close attention to the vehicle s surroundings Assisting the driver in making correct judgment When attempting to estimate the likelihood of a collision the only data available to the pr...

Page 223: ...urns the system on or off When the switch is set to on the switch s indicator illuminates Common switch for Blind Spot Moni tor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function Outside rear view mirror...

Page 224: ...s extremely high or low The sensor voltage has become abnormal If a message continues to be displayed have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer Certification for the Blind Spot Monitor system F...

Page 225: ...rear view mirror indicator CAUTION Handling the radar sensor One Blind Spot Monitor sensor is installed inside the left and right side of the vehicle rear bumper respectively Observe the following to...

Page 226: ...detection areas 1 2 3 CAUTION Cautions regarding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Blind Spot Mon...

Page 227: ...the detection area when it changes lanes Conditions under which the Blind Spot Monitor function will not detect a vehicle The Blind Spot Monitor function is not designed to detect the following types...

Page 228: ...tc When multiple vehicles approach with only a small gap between each vehicle When vehicle lanes are wide and the vehicle in the next lane is too far away from your vehicle When the vehicle that enter...

Page 229: ...garding the use of the system The driver is solely responsible for safe driving Always drive safely taking care to observe your surroundings The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is only an assist and...

Page 230: ...y Example The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function is operational when The BSM main switch is set to on The shift lever is in R Vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph 8 km h Approaching vehicle s...

Page 231: ...r vehicle Vehicles backing up in the parking space next to your vehicle Depending on conditions detection of a vehicle and or object may occur Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert funct...

Page 232: ...ave the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire chains for the front tires Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand and that chains match the size of the tires Wint...

Page 233: ...ve any excess ice or snow that may have accu mulated on the exterior lights vehicle s roof chassis around the tires or on the brakes Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before getting...

Page 234: ...n loca tion and type of road Always check local regulations before installing chains Tire chain installation Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains Install and remove ti...

Page 235: ...ly and may cause death or serious injury Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used or 30 mph 50 km h whichever is lower Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or...

Page 236: ...236 4 6 Driving tips AVALON U _ OM41452U...

Page 237: ...al interior light main switch 255 Personal interior lights 255 Ambient lights 256 5 4 Using the storage features List of storage features 257 Glove box 258 Console box 259 Cup holders 260 Auxiliary bo...

Page 238: ...1 Using the air conditioning system and defogger Front control panel type A Front control panel type B Automatic air conditioning system Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according...

Page 239: ...speed display Air outlet display Front passenger s side tem perature display Front passenger s side tem perature control Outside air or recirculated mode SYNC mode Cooling and dehumidification functio...

Page 240: ...ssed the SYNC display disappears The front passenger s side temperature control switch is touched the front passenger s side temperature setting is shown Vehicles with a rear control switch is pressed...

Page 241: ...operation status During automatic operation the operation status of fan speed air outlet mode outside recirculated air mode and whether the A C is on or off can be confirmed on the display by touching...

Page 242: ...ture setting is shown Vehicles with a rear control switch is pressed indicator is on and the rear passenger s temperature setting is shown Vehicles with a rear control switch is turned indi cator is o...

Page 243: ...ated air mode button to the outside air mode if the recirculated air mode is used It may switch automatically To defog the windshield and the side windows early turn the air flow and temperature up To...

Page 244: ...operates Press The mode switches between outside air mode and recircu lated air mode each time the button is pressed Front center outlets Direct air flow to the left or right up or down Turn the knob...

Page 245: ...ir conditioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically This may also reduce fuel consumption It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing Using automatic mode...

Page 246: ...tion the air condition ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically This may also reduce fuel consumption Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch is...

Page 247: ...ccur If a touch pen is used to operate the system non response may occur If the palm of your hand touches the operating section during operation incorrect operation may occur If the palm of your hand...

Page 248: ...The engine switch must be in the IGNITION ON mode Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers These features are used to defog the rear window and to remove raindrops dew and frost from the ou...

Page 249: ...em Owners of models equipped with a Display Audio system should refer to the Display Audio System Owner s Manual Type A Type B With navigation system Owners of models equipped with a navigation system...

Page 250: ...grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer and or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits This transmitter must not be co located or operated in conjunction w...

Page 251: ...e qui est consid r e conforme sans valuation de l exposition maximale autoris e Cependant cet quipement doit tre install et utilis en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le dispositif rayonnan...

Page 252: ...The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet Therefore never try to disassem ble the player or alter any of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous...

Page 253: ...ystem The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle s audio controls All other adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself When using a portable audio device connected to the power out...

Page 254: ...5 3 Using the interior lights Interior lights list Outer foot lights if equipped Rear personal interior lights P 255 Front personal interior lights P 255 Ambient lights if equipped P 256 Front door co...

Page 255: ...off Turns the lights on off linked to door position Front Turns the light on off Rear Turns the light on off If the lights are turned on by the personal interior light main switch the lights cannot tu...

Page 256: ...locked unlocked and whether the doors are opened closed To prevent battery discharge If the personal interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off the lights will go off automaticall...

Page 257: ...when cabin temperature becomes high Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items Lighters or spray cans may explode If they come into contact with other...

Page 258: ...ith the mechanical key Removing the insert The insert inside the glove box can be removed Glove box 1 2 3 CAUTION Caution while driving Keep the glove box closed In the event of sudden braking or sudd...

Page 259: ...lever to release the lock When using the console box lid as an armrest Tray in the console box Console box Slide the console box lid forward as needed Slide the lid forward while pulling up the lever...

Page 260: ...l down the armrest Rear type B Pull down the armrest and open the lid CAUTION Caution while driving Keep the console box closed In the event of sudden braking an accident may occur due to an occupant...

Page 261: ...n cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking causing injury If possible cover hot drinks to prevent burns When...

Page 262: ...lease the lock and the tray will automati cally close When placing small items on top of the tray The tray can be opened while small items are placed on it An electronic device on the tray can be rech...

Page 263: ...though the surface of the tray is not hot the wireless charger may be malfunctioning Consult your Toyota dealer Push the tray forward until it locks and press the wireless charger switch Push the tray...

Page 264: ...tection area Certification for the wireless charger For vehicles sold in the U S A This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc 19001 S Western Avenue Torrance CA 90...

Page 265: ...e for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices To avoid interference with other electrical...

Page 266: ...266 5 4 Using the storage features AVALON U _ OM41452U Trunk features Grocery bag hooks Cargo net if equipped...

Page 267: ...267 5 4 Using the storage features 5 Interior features AVALON U _ OM41452U NOTICE To prevent damage to the hooks Do not apply too much load to the hooks...

Page 268: ...hook and swing it to the side To use the side extender place the visor in the side position then slide it backward Open the cover to use The light turns on when the cover is opened Sun visors and vani...

Page 269: ...f the button is pressed and held for 5 seconds or more the min utes move forward by 5 minutes at a time Type B Adjusts the hours Pressing and holding the button adjusts the hours forward quickly 1 hou...

Page 270: ...mode When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals Type A The time display will automatically be set to 12 00 AM Type B The time display will automatically be set to 12 00 Time display Type B...

Page 271: ...or the display may take longer than normal to change When the vehicle is stopped or moving at low speeds less than 16 mph 25 km h When the outside temperature has changed suddenly at the entrance exit...

Page 272: ...272 5 5 Other interior features AVALON U _ OM41452U Console box Power outlets The power outlets can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A...

Page 273: ...e A Type B NOTICE To avoid damaging the power outlets Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir cu...

Page 274: ...he knob to release it and turn the knob to the desired tem perature setting The further you turn the knob clockwise the warmer the seat temperature becomes Turn the knob counterclockwise all the way t...

Page 275: ...n IGNITION ON mode Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger s seat When a passenger leaves the passenger seat while the seat ventilation turns on the seat ventilator automatically...

Page 276: ...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...

Page 277: ...277 5 5 Other interior features 5 Interior features AVALON U _ OM41452U Fold down the armrest for use Armrest NOTICE To prevent damage to the armrest Do not apply too much load on the armrest...

Page 278: ...essed 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 featur...

Page 279: ...ent 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 mo...

Page 280: ...and unlocked using the mechanical key Lock Unlock Trunk storage extension Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and rear seat area 1 2 1 2 CAUTION When not in use En...

Page 281: ...ooks are provided with the rear assist grips Coat hooks CAUTION Items that cannot be hung on the coat hook Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook If the SRS curtain shield...

Page 282: ...can be used to support your body while sitting on the seat Assist grips CAUTION Assist grip Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from your seat NOTICE To prevent...

Page 283: ...er in your vehicle has 3 buttons which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices Refer to the programming method below appropriate for the device Indicator light Buttons Garage door opener If e...

Page 284: ...e pro gramming Press and hold one of the HomeLink buttons and the transmitter button When the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash you can release both buttons If the HomeLink...

Page 285: ...es not operate see if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLink button The garage door has the rolling code feature if the indicator light on the HomeL...

Page 286: ...ing button Press the training button Following this step you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3 below Press and hold the vehicle s programmed HomeLink button for 2 seconds and release it Repe...

Page 287: ...eted When the indicator light on the HomeLink compatible trans ceiver starts to flash rapidly release the buttons Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly pro grammed button Check to s...

Page 288: ...ds the HomeLink indicator light will start flashing slowly Keep pressing the HomeLink button and press and hold the transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid...

Page 289: ...or vehicles sold in Canada NOTE 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 tha...

Page 290: ...nnect is supported by Toyota s designated response center which operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week Safety Connect service is available by subscription on select telematics hardware equipped veh...

Page 291: ...s drivers in the event of vehicle theft P 294 Emergency Assistance Button SOS Connects drivers to response center support P 294 Enhanced Roadside Assistance Provides drivers various on road assistance...

Page 292: ...f subscrip tion terms is available charges vary by subscription term selected Automatic Collision Notification Emergency Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location and Enhanced Roadside Assistance will functi...

Page 293: ...rt up System malfunction contact your Toyota dealer No indicator light off Safety Connect service not active Automatic Collision Notification In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear end col...

Page 294: ...Button SOS In the event of an emergency on the road push the SOS button to reach the Safety Connect response center The answering agent will determine your vehicle s location assess the emergency and...

Page 295: ...n on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval uations of the relevant scientific literature Over 120 scientists engi neers and physicians fr...

Page 296: ...off press the switch for more than 3 seconds Displays and directions Compass If equipped The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc tion in which the vehicle is heading Display Dir...

Page 297: ...oundary shown in illustration the compass will deviate To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration refer to the following Deviation calibration Stop the vehicle Press and hold the switch A numbe...

Page 298: ...is in a place where the earth s magnetic field is subject to inter ference by artificial magnetic fields underground car park parking lot under a steel tower between buildings roof car park parking l...

Page 299: ...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...

Page 300: ...300 5 5 Other interior features AVALON U _ OM41452U...

Page 301: ...intenance requirements 309 General maintenance 311 Emission inspection and maintenance I M programs 315 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance Do it yourself service precautions 316 Hood 319 Positioning a flo...

Page 302: ...lean surface apply wax when the vehicle body is cool Automatic car washes Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle Start washing from the front of the vehicle Make sure to extend the mirrors before...

Page 303: ...le is being washed Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen Set the electronic key to battery saving mode to disable the smart key sys tem P 99 Aluminum wheels Remove any dirt immediately by usi...

Page 304: ...sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot When washing the vehicle be careful not to...

Page 305: ...he paint is chipped or scratched have it repaired immediately To prevent the wheels from corroding remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels Cleaning the exterior...

Page 306: ...ining traces of detergent Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner Appl...

Page 307: ...odically for excessive wear fraying or cuts When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box console box etc If a strong adhesive tape is used there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet...

Page 308: ...to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Park the vehicle in the shade especially during summer Do not place items made of vinyl plastic or containing wax on the uphol stery as they may stick...

Page 309: ...ou can perform some maintenance procedures by yourself Please be aware that do it yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended For details about wa...

Page 310: ...informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle Keep a copy of the repair order It proves that the maintenance that has been performed is under warranty coverage If any problem should ari...

Page 311: ...the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified service shop for advice Engine compartment Items Check points Battery Check the battery fluid level and connections P 330 Brake fluid Is the brake flui...

Page 312: ...er is in P is the vehicle securely stopped Brake pedal Does the brake pedal move smoothly Does the brake pedal have appro priate clearance from the floor P 434 Does the brake pedal have the correct am...

Page 313: ...g brake Moves smoothly When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on is the vehicle securely stopped Seat belts Do the seat belts operate smoothly The seat belts should not be dam aged Seats Do t...

Page 314: ...pressure cor rect The tires should not be dam aged or excessively worn Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule The wheel nuts should not be loose Windshield wipers The wiper...

Page 315: ...cator lamp comes on indicating a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I M test The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehi cle is driven 40 or more times Co...

Page 316: ...aper towel Funnel used only for adding brake fluid Engine coolant level P 326 Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or a similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non...

Page 317: ...with same number and watt age rating as original Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver Wrench Radiator and condenser P 328 Tire inflation pressure P 342 Tire pressure gauge Compressed air so...

Page 318: ...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 cont...

Page 319: ...ull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood Hood Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood 1 2 CAUTION Pre driving check Check that the hood is fully closed and locked If...

Page 320: ...it yourself maintenance AVALON U _ OM41452U Front Rear Positioning a floor jack When raising your vehicle with a floor jack position the jack cor rectly Improper placement may damage your vehicle or c...

Page 321: ...floor jack and or automotive jack stands on a solid flat level surface Do not start the engine while the vehicle is supported by the floor jack Stop the vehicle on level firm ground firmly set the par...

Page 322: ...e compartment Engine oil filler cap P 324 Engine oil level dipstick P 323 Brake fluid reservoir P 329 Fuse box P 352 Battery P 330 Radiator P 328 Electric cooling fans Condenser P 328 Engine coolant r...

Page 323: ...gine and turning it off wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine Holding a rag under the end pull the dipstick out Wipe the dipstick clean Reinsert the dipstick...

Page 324: ...of engine oil will be consumed while driving In the following situations oil consumption may increase and engine oil may need to be refilled in between oil maintenance intervals When the engine is ne...

Page 325: ...d acceptable manner 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 recycl...

Page 326: ...t with long life hybrid organic acid technology U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deion ized water Minimum temperature 31 F 35 C Canada Toyota Super Long Life Cool...

Page 327: ...y spray hot coolant if the cap is removed causing serious injuries such as burns NOTICE When adding coolant Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze The correct mixture of water and anti...

Page 328: ...foreign objects If either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condition have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer Radiator and condenser CAUTION When the engine...

Page 329: ...ed brake fluid Brake fluid 1 2 Fluid type FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid Items Clean funnel CAUTION When filling the reservoir Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and da...

Page 330: ...clamps Terminals Hold down clamp Before recharging When recharging the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Therefore observe the following before recharging If recharging w...

Page 331: ...ry is recon nected the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was disconnected Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery Take extra...

Page 332: ...get immedi ate medical attention If possible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility If electrolyte gets on your skin Wash the affected area thor...

Page 333: ...ot add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as 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 so...

Page 334: ...he side wall of each tire Check spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated Rotate the tires in the order shown To equalize tire wear and extend tire life Toyota recommends that tire rotation is...

Page 335: ...and transmitters are installed new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized Have tire pressure warning valve and tran...

Page 336: ...ied cold tire inflation pressure level P 435 Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire infla tion pressure level The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pres...

Page 337: ...ed 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...

Page 338: ...mended When install ing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter con...

Page 339: ...hicle inspected by your Toyota dealer When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch the tire pressure warning light does not blink 3 times After driving for a certain period of time since the...

Page 340: ...t use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota Do not mix differently constructed tires radial bias belted or bias ply tires Do not mix summer all season and snow tires Do not use tires that...

Page 341: ...soon as possible Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replacing the tire P 335 Driving on rough roads Take particular care when driving on roads with loose surface...

Page 342: ...yourself maintenance AVALON U _ OM41452U The recommended cold tire infla tion pressure and tire size are dis played on the tire and loading information label P 435 Tire inflation pressure Tire inflat...

Page 343: ...n pressure measurement and adjustment apply soapy water to the valve and check for leakage Put the tire valve cap back on Tire inflation pressure check interval You should check tire inflation pressur...

Page 344: ...to be higher after driving Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is balanced CAUTION Proper inflation is critical to save tire per...

Page 345: ...that have been straightened 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...

Page 346: ...is designed for a tubeless tire Doing so may result in an accident causing death or seri ous injury When installing the wheel nuts Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts Oil and gre...

Page 347: ...e pressure warn ing valves and transmitters make sure to have tires serviced by your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop In addition make sure to purchase your tire pressure warning valves a...

Page 348: ...up the side with the stay disconnect the stay tabs and remove the partition by pulling horizontally Remove the glove box cover Press the tabs and remove the filter cover Air conditioning filter The a...

Page 349: ...chedule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow early replacement may be required For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Schedule maintenance guide or Owner s Manual Supplem...

Page 350: ...e out the mechanical key Remove the cover To prevent damage to the key cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag Remove the depleted battery Insert a new battery with the terminal facing up Electron...

Page 351: ...occur The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function properly The operational range will be reduced CAUTION Removed battery and other parts These parts are small and if swallowed...

Page 352: ...pen the Fuse box cover Engine compartment Push the tab in and lift the lid off Driver s side instrument panel Remove the lid Remove the fuse with the pull out tool Only type A fuse can be removed usin...

Page 353: ...U _ OM41452U Check if the fuse is blown Normal fuse Blown fuse Type A and B Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rat ing The amperage rating can be found on the fuse box...

Page 354: ...k on the back of the cover Fuse layout and amperage ratings Fuse Ampere Circuit 1 METER IG2 5 A Gauge and meters 2 FAN 50 A Electric cooling fans 3 H LP CLN 30 A No circuit 4 HTR 50 A Air conditioning...

Page 355: ...A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 16 ECU IG2 NO 3 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system steering lock system elec...

Page 356: ...ial multiport fuel injection system electronic controlled transmission 32 A F 20 A A F sensor 33 AM2 7 5 A Smart key system 34 RADIO B 20 A Audio system navigation system 35 DOME 7 5 A Vanity lights p...

Page 357: ...m 4 RR P OUTLET 15 A Power outlet 5 ECU IG2 NO 2 7 5 A Multiplex communication system smart key system 6 ECU IG2 NO 1 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 7...

Page 358: ...FAN F L 10 A Seat heaters 20 S HTR FAN F R 10 A Seat heaters 21 RADIO ACC 5 A Audio system navigation system 22 FR P OUTLET 15 A Power outlet 23 WIPER S 10 A Dynamic radar cruise control pre colli sio...

Page 359: ...ic cooling fans steering sensor multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system charging system rear window defogger outside rear view mirror defoggers rain sensing windshie...

Page 360: ...rtain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload non genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be unusable CAUTION To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire Observ...

Page 361: ...436 Light bulbs You may replace the following bulbs by yourself The difficulty level of replacement varies depending on the bulb If necessary bulb replacement seems difficult to perform contact your T...

Page 362: ...Bulb locations Headlight low beam halogen bulb Headlight high beam and daytime running light vehicles with halogen bulbs for low beams Headlight high beam vehicles with discharge bulbs for low beams F...

Page 363: ...363 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON U _ OM41452U Rear Rear turn signal light Back up light License plate light 1 2 3...

Page 364: ...unter clockwise Set the new light bulb Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn it clockwise to set Set the connector After installing the connector shake the bulb base gen...

Page 365: ...ow beams Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Set the new light bulb Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn it clockw...

Page 366: ...ering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb to be replaced Remove the 3 fender liner clips Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb and turn the steering wheel to...

Page 367: ...base counter clockwise Set the new light bulb Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb with the mounting and insert Turn it clockwise to set Set the connector After installing the connector shake the bulb b...

Page 368: ...368 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance AVALON U _ OM41452U Reinstall the fender liner and the fender liner bolt Reinstall the fender liner clips 7 8...

Page 369: ...pace turn the steering wheel to the opposite side of the bulb to be replaced Remove the 3 fender liner clips Turn the steering wheel to the left when replacing the right side light bulb and turn the s...

Page 370: ...Do it yourself maintenance AVALON U _ OM41452U Unplug the connector while pressing the lock release Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Remove the light bulb When installing reverse the steps listed...

Page 371: ...maintenance 6 Maintenance and care AVALON U _ OM41452U Rear turn signal light Open the trunk lid and remove the luggage trim cover clip Pull the hook while depress ing the button Partly remove the lu...

Page 372: ...372 6 3 Do it yourself maintenance AVALON U _ OM41452U Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Remove the light bulb When installing reverse the steps listed 4 5 6...

Page 373: ...ntenance and care AVALON U _ OM41452U Back up light Open the trunk lid and remove the clips Then partly remove the trunk panel cover Turn the bulb base counter clockwise Remove the light bulb When ins...

Page 374: ...ehi cle wrap the flathead screw driver with a tape Remove the lens Insert a properly sized screw driver into the hole of the lens and pry off the lens as shown in the illustration To prevent damaging...

Page 375: ...g bulbs If any of the lights listed below has burnt out have it replaced by your Toyota dealer Headlight low beams discharge bulb Daytime running lights vehicles with discharge headlights Side marker...

Page 376: ...each 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 Condensation build up on the inside of the lens Temporary condensation...

Page 377: ...oils on the bulb Also if the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them Failure to do so may result in heat damage fire or water...

Page 378: ...ights are turned on An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result in death or serious injury by electric shock Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs con...

Page 379: ...you think something is wrong 385 Fuel pump shut off system 386 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds 387 If a warning message is displayed 398 If you have a flat tire 399 If the engin...

Page 380: ...hem off press the switch once again Emergency flashers If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not operating the battery may discharge Emergency flashers The emergency f...

Page 381: ...le To stop the engine press and hold the engine switch for 2 consecutive seconds or more or press it briefly 3 times or more in succession Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road If your vehicle...

Page 382: ...s running but the vehicle will not move The vehicle makes an abnormal sound If your vehicle needs to be towed If towing is necessary we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a c...

Page 383: ...e arises AVALON U _ OM41452U Do not tow with a sling type truck to prevent body damage Towing with a sling type truck Towing with a wheel lift type truck From the front From the rear Release the parki...

Page 384: ...will not func tion making steering and braking more difficult NOTICE To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing using a wheel lift type truck Never tow this vehicle from the rea...

Page 385: ...s related to the suspension system Pinging or other noises related to the engine Engine missing stumbling or running roughly Appreciable loss of power Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking Ve...

Page 386: ...ine Fuel pump shut off system To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag inflates upon collision the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel to the engine...

Page 387: ...orm the following actions if any of the warning lights comes on or flashes If a light comes on or flashes but then goes off this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system However if th...

Page 388: ...stem warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle s charging system Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low Have the vehicle inspected by your T...

Page 389: ...s even when the system is not malfunctioning The light will flash quickly when the system is operating P 216 The light will turn on when the pre collision system is disabled P 217 The light will flash...

Page 390: ...the trunk are closed Low fuel level warning light Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 2 6 gal 9 7 L 2 1 Imp gal or less Refuel the vehicle Seat belt reminder light warning buzzer 2 Warns the dri...

Page 391: ...inflation pressure to the specified level The light will turn off after a few minutes In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted have the system checked by yo...

Page 392: ...nds once If the seat belt is still unfas tened after 30 seconds the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds Then if the seat belt is still unfastened the buzzer will sound in a different tone...

Page 393: ...check the following Is the fuel tank empty If it is fill the fuel tank immediately Is the fuel tank cap loose If it is tighten it securely The light will go off after several driving trips If the ligh...

Page 394: ...e warning computer 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 become...

Page 395: ...e than usual If the tire pressure warning light comes on Be sure to observe the following precautions Failure to do so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury Stop...

Page 396: ...proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect...

Page 397: ...re warning system from functioning properly Always check the TPMS tire pres sure warning system malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the repl...

Page 398: ...is shown again after its correction pro cedure has been performed contact your Toyota dealer Warning buzzer In some cases the buzzer may not be heard because of noisy place or an audio sound If a warn...

Page 399: ...urn on the emergency flashers P 380 If you have a flat tire Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare tire provided For details about tires P 334 CAUTION If you have a flat tire Do not contin...

Page 400: ...400 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON U _ OM41452U Location of the spare tire jack and tools Luggage floor cover Jack Jack handle Spare tire Tool tray Wheel nut wrench 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 401: ...nd do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle Put the jack properly in its jack point Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Do not s...

Page 402: ...402 7 2 Steps to take in an emergency AVALON U _ OM41452U Remove the luggage floor cover Remove the jack Taking out the jack and jack handle 1 2...

Page 403: ...move the luggage floor cover P 402 Remove the tool tray Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire Taking out the spare tire 1 2 3 CAUTION When storing the spare tire Be careful not to cat...

Page 404: ...e jack point The jack point guides are located under the rocker panel They indicate the jack point positions Replacing a flat tire 1 Flat tire Wheel chock positions Front Left hand side Behind the rea...

Page 405: ...ses AVALON U _ OM41452U 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 d...

Page 406: ...Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the tire to fall off resulting in death or serious injury Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft lbf 1...

Page 407: ...the wheel contact surface the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion causing the tire to come off Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the s...

Page 408: ...ergency AVALON U _ OM41452U Lower the vehicle Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration Tightening torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Stow the flat tire...

Page 409: ...mitter low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system Also if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on the...

Page 410: ...sly Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi ble Avoid sudden acceleration abrupt steering as well as sudden braking and shifting operation to engine braking When the compa...

Page 411: ...ols and jack Before driving make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking NOTICE Dr...

Page 412: ...terminal connections may be loose or corroded The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse However an interim...

Page 413: ...not start the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning normally Set the parking brake Shift the shift lever to P Turn the engine switch...

Page 414: ...the shift lock override button The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake...

Page 415: ...in 5 seconds unlocks the other doors Trunk P 114 If the electronic key does not operate properly If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is interrupted P 100 or the electronic key cann...

Page 416: ...itch will turn to IGNI TION ON mode When the smart key system is deactivated in customization set ting the engine switch will turn to ACCESSORY mode Firmly depress the brake pedal A message indicating...

Page 417: ...be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted P 350 Changing engine switch modes Release the brake pedal and press the engine switch in step above The engine does not start and modes will be c...

Page 418: ...l on the second vehicle Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative battery termi nal on the second vehicle Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid stationary unpainted...

Page 419: ...Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your vehicle by turning the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode Once the vehicle s engine has started remove the jumper cables in...

Page 420: ...ally during driving When recharging or replacing the battery In some cases it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is discharged Use the wireless remote...

Page 421: ...r the battery Battery precautions The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte while related parts contain lead and lead compounds Observe the following pre cautions when handling t...

Page 422: ...you see steam Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides If you do not see steam Carefully lift the hood After the engine has cooled down sufficiently inspect the hoses and radiator core radia t...

Page 423: ...s from the radiator or hoses The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi ately after a cold start Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the fan sound and air flow I...

Page 424: ...or a muffler away from the fans and belts 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...

Page 425: ...ehicle becomes stuck Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt or snow Press to turn off TRAC CAUTION When attempting to free a stuck vehicle If you...

Page 426: ...CE To avoid damaging the transmission and other components Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more than necessary If the vehicle remains stuck even after these proced...

Page 427: ...tions 8 AVALON U _ OM41452U 8 1 Specifications Maintenance data fuel oil level etc 428 Fuel information 437 Tire information 440 8 2 Customization Customizable features 453 8 3 Items to initialize Ite...

Page 428: ...data fuel oil level etc Dimensions and weight Overall length 195 3 in 4960 mm Overall width 72 2 in 1835 mm Overall height 57 5 in 1460 mm Wheelbase 111 0 in 2820 mm Tread Front 62 6 in 1590 mm Rear 6...

Page 429: ...identifier 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 located on the top left of the instrument...

Page 430: ...der V type 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke 3 70 3 27 in 94 0 83 0 mm Displacement 210 9 cu in 3456 cm3 Valve clearance engine cold Automatic adjustment Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment Fuel Fu...

Page 431: ...ultigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 0W 20 SAE 0W 20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 0W 20 is not available SAE 5W 20 oil may be used Howeve...

Page 432: ...Coolant Similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Ignition system...

Page 433: ...ged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine and all lights are turned off Charging rates 5 A max Automatic transaxle Fluid capacity 6 9 qt 6 5 L 5 7 Imp qt Fluid type Toy...

Page 434: ...ke pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf 300 N 30 6 kgf Brakes Pedal clearance 1 1 43 in 36 4 mm Min Pedal free play 0 04 0 24 in 1 0 6 0 mm Brake pad wear limit 0 04 in 1 0 mm Parking br...

Page 435: ...Wheel size 17 7J Wheel nut torque 76 ft lbf 103 N m 10 5 kgf m Tire size P225 45R18 91V Tire inflation pressure Recommended cold tire inflation pressure Front 33 psi 230 kPa 2 3 kgf cm2 or bar Rear 33...

Page 436: ...dlights Low beam discharge bulbs Low beam halogen bulbs High beam 9005 9005 35 60 60 A B C Fog lights 55 D Front turn signal parking lights 7444NA 28 8 E Side marker lights W5W 5 F Side turn signal li...

Page 437: ...which is expected to be applied worldwide The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels In the U S category 4 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quality by loweri...

Page 438: ...reformulated gasoline that contains oxy genates such as ethanol or MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether is available in many areas Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately...

Page 439: ...o need for concern NOTICE Notice on fuel quality Do not use improper fuels If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged Do not use leaded gasoline Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your veh...

Page 440: ...440 8 1 Specifications AVALON U _ OM41452U Full size tire Compact spare tire Tire information Typical tire symbols...

Page 441: ...rked RADIAL is a bias ply tire TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the a...

Page 442: ...turer s identifica tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer s optional tire type code 3 or 4 letters Manufacturing week Manufacturing year The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Fe...

Page 443: ...size Tire 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 digits...

Page 444: ...444 8 1 Specifications AVALON U _ OM41452U Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer Tire section names 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

Page 445: ...is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2...

Page 446: ...reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...

Page 447: ...ems which may be replaced of auto matic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment...

Page 448: ...en rim flanges Vehicle capacity weight Total load capacity The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb 68 kg times the vehicle s designated seating capacity Vehicle maximum load on the tire The load...

Page 449: ...radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire Extra load tire A tire designed to operate at h...

Page 450: ...linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire including ele vations due to labeling decorations or protec tive bands or ribs Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on...

Page 451: ...when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F 1805 00 Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow and Ice Covered Surfaces and which is marked with an...

Page 452: ...mal load 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 thi...

Page 453: ...mation on customizing settings using the naviga tion system refer to the Navigation System Owner s Manual Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer Definition of symbols O Available Not avail...

Page 454: ...peration signal Buzzer On Off O Operation buzzer vol ume Level 5 Off to level 7 O O O Time elapsed before automatic door lock function is activated if door is not opened after being unlocked 60 sec on...

Page 455: ...Press and hold short Off O Press twice One short press Press and hold long Door lock P 109 Unlocking using a key Driver s door unlocked in one step all doors unlocked in two steps All doors unlocked...

Page 456: ...switch related messages on the multi information display turn off 60 sec onds 30 sec onds O 600 sec onds Turn signal lever P 165 Times of flashing of the lane change signal flash ers 3 4 O 5 6 7 Off...

Page 457: ...Off O Operation when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person On Off O Ambient lights On Off O Outer foot lights On Off O Time elapsed before the outer foot lights turn off 15 s...

Page 458: ...nshade P 278 Reverse operation On Off O Time elapsed before the reverse operation fea ture activates 0 7 seconds 0 second O 0 9 seconds 1 2 seconds CAUTION During customization As the engine needs to...

Page 459: ...459 8 2 Customization 8 Vehicle specifications AVALON U _ OM41452U NOTICE During customization To prevent battery discharge ensure that the engine is running while cus tomizing features...

Page 460: ...opera tion after such cases as the maintenance being performed on the vehicle Item When to initialize Reference Maintenance data After the maintenance is per formed P 310 Tire pressure warning sys te...

Page 461: ...461 For owners 9 AVALON U _ OM41452U Reporting safety defects for U S owners 462 Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners in French 463 SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French 465...

Page 462: ...mplaints it may open 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 cannot become involved in individual pr...

Page 463: ...s le si ge Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de s curit Ceintures de s curit Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une ponge humect e d eau savon neuse ti de V rifiez r guli rement que les ceintures ne sont pas effilo...

Page 464: ...curit p riodiquement Contr lez qu elles ne sont pas entaill es effiloch es et que leurs ancrages ne sont pas desser r s N utilisez pas une ceinture de s curit d fectueuse avant qu elle ne soit remplac...

Page 465: ...ins gonflables de genoux SRS Participent la protection du conducteur et du passager avant SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners in French The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag inst...

Page 466: ...nt aider prot ger le torse des passagers avant Coussins gonflables arri re SRS lat raux Participent la protection du haut du corps des occupants assis aux places arri re ext rieures Coussins gonflable...

Page 467: ...bles rideau T moins indicateurs AIR BAG ON et AIR BAG OFF Capteurs d impact lat ral avant Coussins gonflables arri re Capteurs d impact lat ral arri re Coussin gonflable conducteur Contacteur de boucl...

Page 468: ...e ces derniers sur la base des informations qu il re oit des capteurs etc indiqu s ci des sus dans le sch ma illustrant les composants du syst me Parmi ces informations figurent la gravit du choc et l...

Page 469: ...de s curit suffisante Cette distance est mesurer entre l axe du volant et le sternum Si vous tes assis moins de 10 in 250 mm vous pouvez changer votre position de conduite de plusieurs fa ons Reculez...

Page 470: ...onvenablement atta ch s Les si ges arri re sont plus s rs pour les nourrissons et les enfants que le si ge du passager avant N installez jamais un si ge de s curit enfant type dos la route sur le si g...

Page 471: ...avant voyager avec un objet sur les genoux Ne vous appuyez pas contre la porte contre le rail lat ral de toit ou contre les montants avant lat raux et arri re Ne laissez personne s agenouiller sur le...

Page 472: ...s graves Ne faites pas subir de chocs ou de pressions excessives aux zones ren fermant les composants des coussins gonflables SRS En effet cela pourrait entra ner un fonctionnement anormal des coussin...

Page 473: ...ns gonflables SRS R parations modifications d montage ou remplacement du volant du tableau de bord de la planche de bord des si ges ou de leur garniture des montants avant lat raux et arri re ou des r...

Page 474: ...474 AVALON U _ OM41452U...

Page 475: ...Audio system For details of equipment related to the Display Audio system such as the audio system refer to the Display Audio System Owner s Manual Vehicles with a navigation system For details of equ...

Page 476: ...ey battery weak or depleted P 350 Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode When locking the doors turn the engine switch off P 156 Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle When locking the doors...

Page 477: ...he lock is set Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child protector lock P 110 The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will operate and you can open...

Page 478: ...this case the engine can be started in a temporary way P 416 Is the battery discharged P 418 Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake peda...

Page 479: ...IGNITION ON mode the engine is not running for a period of time P 158 The seat belt reminder light is flashing Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts P 390 The brake system warn...

Page 480: ...start the engine Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened Check the message on the multi information display When a warning light turns on refer to P 387 When a warning m...

Page 481: ...1452U Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare tire P 399 Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud dirt or snow P 425 When a problem has occurred If...

Page 482: ...s of airbags 34 Modification and disposal of airbags 40 Side airbag operating conditions 41 Side airbag precautions 36 Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions 41 Side and curtain shield a...

Page 483: ...ent panel light control 79 BSM Blind Spot Monitor 223 Care 302 306 Aluminum wheels 303 Exterior 302 Interior 306 Seat belts 307 Cargo capacity 152 Cargo net 266 Chains 234 Child restraint system 51 Bo...

Page 484: ...ting 422 Cruise control Cruise control 190 Dynamic radar cruise control 194 Cup holders 260 Curtain shield airbags 34 Customizable features 453 Daytime running light system 170 Defogger Front windshie...

Page 485: ...essage is displayed 398 If you have a flat tire 399 If you think something is wrong 385 If your vehicle becomes stuck 425 If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency 381 If your vehicle needs to...

Page 486: ...s 121 Power easy access system 117 Seat heaters 274 Seat position memory 118 Seat ventilators 274 Front side marker lights 168 Light switch 168 Replacing light bulbs 375 Front turn signal lights 165 R...

Page 487: ...ooks Coat hooks 281 Grocery bag hooks 266 Retaining hooks floor mat 24 I M test 315 Identification Engine 429 Vehicle 429 Ignition switch engine switch 155 Illuminated entry system 256 Immobilizer sys...

Page 488: ...xiliary catch lever 319 Hood lock release lever 319 Internal trunk release lever 113 Shift lever 161 Turn signal lever 165 Wiper lever 179 License plate lights 168 Light switch 168 Replacing light bul...

Page 489: ...127 Vanity mirrors 268 Moon roof 133 Jam protection function 134 Operation 133 Multi information display 80 Cruise control 190 Dynamic radar cruise control 194 Language 83 Switching the display 81 Tr...

Page 490: ...lock switch 130 Pre Collision System PCS 216 Function 216 PCS OFF switch 217 Warning light 389 Radar cruise control dynamic radar cruise control 194 Radiator 328 Rear personal lights 255 Rear seat hea...

Page 491: ...memory 118 Seat ventilators 274 Seating capacity 152 Seats 116 Adjustment 116 Adjustment precautions 117 Child seats child restraint system installation 55 Cleaning 306 Driving position memory 118 He...

Page 492: ...159 Steering wheel 124 Stop lights Replacing light bulbs 375 Storage feature 257 Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 425 Sun shade Rear 278 Roof 134 Sun visors 268 Switches BSM Blind spot monitor swit...

Page 493: ...switch 130 Windshield wipers and washer switch 179 Tachometer 77 Tail lights 168 Light switch 168 Replacing light bulbs 375 Theft deterrent system Alarm 68 Engine immobilizer system 66 Tire inflation...

Page 494: ...be shifted from P 414 Paddle shift switches 162 S mode 162 Trip information 81 Trip meters 77 Trunk 112 Internal trunk release lever 113 Luggage security system 113 Smart key system 92 Trunk features...

Page 495: ...r light 390 Slip indicator 389 SRS 388 Tire pressure 391 Warning messages 398 Washer 179 Checking 333 Preparing and checking before winter 232 Switch 179 Washing and waxing 302 Weight Cargo capacity 1...

Page 496: ...door P 319 P 112 P 187 Hood lock release lever Tire inflation pressure P 319 P 435 Fuel tank capacity Reference 17 0 gal 64 35 L 14 2 Imp gal Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only P 185 430 Cold tire infla...

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