Toyota avalon 2016 User Manual

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4-1. Before driving
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
● Do not leave cigarette 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 not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause
the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.

Toyota avalon 2016 Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	avalon 2016
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

1 For safety and security

1-1. For safe use

Covers procedures for ensuring safe vehicle operation and precautions for passenger safety.

1-2. Theft deterrent system

Details on the vehicle's security systems, including immobilizer and alarm functions.

2 Instrument cluster

Warning lights and indicators

Explanation of warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and center panel.

Gauges and meters

Description of the tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, and coolant temperature gauge.

Multi-information display

Information on displaying various driving-related data and system messages.

Fuel consumption information

Details on viewing fuel economy data via the audio system screen.

3 Operation of each component

3-1. Key information

Information about the electronic and mechanical keys provided with the vehicle.

3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

Procedures for operating vehicle doors, trunk, and smart key system functions.

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Instructions for adjusting front seats, driving position memory, and head restraints.

3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Guidance on adjusting the steering wheel and both inside and outside rear view mirrors.

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

Procedures for operating power windows and the moon roof.

4 Driving

4-1. Before driving

Essential checks and procedures to perform before starting to drive the vehicle.

4-2. Driving procedures

Guidance on starting, stopping, changing engine switch modes, and operating the transmission.

4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Instructions for using the headlight switch, automatic high beam, and windshield wipers.

4-4. Refueling

Steps for opening the fuel tank cap and important precautions during refueling.

4-5. Using the driving support systems

Overview of systems like PCS, LDA, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, and Blind Spot Monitor.

4-6. Driving tips

Advice for safe driving, including winter driving and tire chain usage.

5 Interior features

5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Instructions for operating the automatic air conditioning, defoggers, and fan speed settings.

5-2. Using the interior lights

Information on interior lighting, including personal/interior lights and ambient lights.

5-3. Using the storage features

Details on various storage spaces like glove box, console box, cup holders, and trunk features.

5-4. Other interior features

Information on sun visors, vanity mirrors, clock, outside temperature display, and power outlets.

6 Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Procedures for cleaning and protecting the vehicle's exterior and interior.

6-2. Maintenance

Requirements for general and scheduled maintenance, including inspection points.

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Precautions and instructions for performing basic maintenance tasks yourself.

7 When trouble arises

7-1. Essential information

Basic information on emergency flashers and procedures for stopping the vehicle in an emergency.

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Guidance on towing, addressing vehicle issues, and handling flat tires or getting stuck.

8 Vehicle specifications

8-1. Specifications

Details on vehicle dimensions, weight, engine, fuel, lubrication, ignition, and electrical systems.

8-2. Customization

Information on customizable vehicle features adjustable via the audio system or dealer.

8-3. Items to initialize

List of items that require initialization after maintenance for normal system operation.

9 For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Information on how to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA and Toyota.

Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

French explanation of seat belt usage and care instructions for Canadian owners.

SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

French explanation of SRS airbag system components and precautions for Canadian owners.