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Maintenance and care

AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.......... 310

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior........... 314

6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements................... 317

General maintenance........ 319

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs......................... 323

6-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ..................... 324

Hood ................................. 326

Positioning a floor jack...... 327

Engine compartment......... 328

Tires.................................. 340

Tire inflation pressure ....... 350

Wheels.............................. 353

Air conditioning filter.......... 356

Electronic key battery........ 358

Checking and replacing

fuses ............................... 360

Light bulbs......................... 363

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- For Vehicles with a Audio/Navigation System, Refer to the "NAVIGA7
- For Your Information8
- Reading this Manual12
- How to Search13
- Exterior View14
- Pictorial Index14
1-1. for Safe Use24
- For Safety Drive26
- Seat Belts28
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System46
- Safety Information for Children52
- Child Restraint Systems53
- Installing Child Restraints57
- Exhaust Gas Precautions67
- Engine Immobilizer System68
1-2. Theft Deterrent System68
- Deactivating or Stopping the Alarm70
- Setting the Alarm System70
- The Alarm70
- Alarm-Operated Door Lock71
- Items to Check before Locking the Vehicle71
- Triggering of the Alarm71
- Theft Prevention Labels (U.S.A.)72
- Instrument Cluster73
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights and74
- Instrument Cluster74
- Operation of each Component91
3-1. Key Information92
- Panic Mode93
- Using the Mechanical Key93
- When Required to Leave the Vehicle’s Key with a Parking Attendant93
- Confirmation of the Registered Key Number94
- Electronic Key Battery Depletion94
- If a Wrong Key Is Used94
- When Riding in an Aircraft94
- Carrying the Electronic Key on Your Person96
3-2. Opening, Closing and97
- Doors97
- Smart Key System108
3-3. Adjusting the Seats119
- Front Seats Adjustment119
- Adjusting the Seats119
- Driving Position Memory121
- Head Restraints126
3-4. Adjusting the Steering128
- Steering Wheel Adjustment128
- Horn128
- Inside Rear View Mirror130
3-5. Opening, Closing135
- Power Windows Opening and Closing Procedures135
- Window Lock Switch135
- Operating the Power Windows after Turning the Engine off136
- Jam Protection Function136
- When the Power Window Does Not Close Normally136
- Closing the Windows - Precautions137
- Moon Roof Opening and Closing138
- Moon Roof Tilting up and down138
- Operating the Moon Roof after Turning the Engine off139
- When the Moon Roof Does Not Close Normally140
- Moon Roof Open Warning Buzzer141
- Precautions on the Moon Roof141
- Driving143
  - To Prevent Key Damage96
4-1. before Driving144
- Parking the Vehicle144
- Stopping144
- Driving in the Rain145
- Engine Speed While Driving145
- Starting off on a Steep Uphill145
- Breaking in the Vehicle146
- Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System146
- Precaution When Starting the Vehicle146
- Precautions When Driving the Vehicle146
- When Driving on Slippery Road Surfaces148
- When Shifting the Shift Lever148
- If You Hear a Squealing or Scraping Noise149
- When the Vehicle Is Stopped - Warning149
- When the Vehicle Is Parked - Warning150
- When Braking151
- When Taking a Nap in the Vehicle151
- Avoiding Damage to Vehicle Parts152
- If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving152
- When Encountering Flooded Roads153
- Capacity and Distribution154
- Cargo and Luggage154
  - Calculation Formula for on Your Vehicle155
  - Storage Precautions156
  - Things that Must Not be Carried in the Trunk156
- Vehicle Load Limits157
- Trailer Towing158
- Dinghy Towing159
- Engine (Ignition) Switch160
  - Starting the Engine160
  - Stopping the Engine160
4-2. Driving Procedures160
- Changing Engine Switch Modes161
- When Stopping Engine with Shift Lever in a Position Other than P161
- Auto Power off Function162
- Steering Lock162
- Operation of the Engine Switch163
- Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention163
- When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released163
- Automatic Transmission165
- Turn Signal Lever169
- Parking Brake170
4-3. Operating the Lights171
- Headlight Switch171
- Automatic High Beam174
- Windshield Wipers and Washer178
4-5. Using the Driving188
- Using the Driving Support Systems188
- Toyota Safety Sense P188
- LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Steering Control)209
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control220
- Cruise Control233
- Driving Mode Select Switches246
- Operation of the Air Conditioning System in Eco Drive Mode247
- Driving Assist Systems248
Driving Tips253
- Preparation for Winter253
- Selecting Tire Chains254
- Tire Chain Installation254
- Driving with Snow Tires - Warning255
- Driving with Tire Chains - Warning255
- Interior Features257
  - Air Conditioning Controls258
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger Automatic Air Conditioning System258
- Adjusting the Temperature Setting259
- Change the Airflow Mode260
- Fan Speed Setting260
- Automatic Mode Indicator (Air Conditioning)261
- Changing the Rear Seat Temperature Settings261
- Confirming Automatic Operation Status (Air Conditioning)261
- Using the Automatic Air Conditioning System261
- Defogging the Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirrors262
- Defogging the Windshield262
- Switching between Outside Air and Recirculated Air Modes262
- Air Outlets263
- Fogging up of the Windows264
- Outside/Recirculated Air Mode264
- Using Automatic Mode264
- When the Outside Temperature Exceeds 75 Degrees F (24 Degrees C)264
- Handling of the Air Conditioning Panel265
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning Odors265
- To Prevent the Windshield from Fogging up266
- Seat Heaters/ Seat Ventilators267
- Automatic Operation of the Seat Ventilator for the Passenger's Seat269
- Interior Lights List270
5-2. Using the Interior Lights270
- Personal/Interior Lights271
- Personal/Interior Light Main Switch271
- Ambient Lights272
  - Illuminated Entry System272
  - List of Storage Features273
Using the Storage273
- Glove Box274
Other Interior Features283
- Clock284
- Outside Temperature Display285
- Power Outlets286
- The Power Outlets Can be Used When287
- Armrest288
- Rear Sunshade289
- Reverse Operation Feature289
- Trunk Storage Extension290
- To Ensure Normal Operation of the Sunshade290
- Coat Hooks291
- Assist Grips291
- Garage Door Opener292
- Safety Connect299
- Compass305
Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting310
- 6-1. Maintenance and Care310
6-2. Maintenance317
- Maintenance Requirements317
Maintenance Maintenance Requirements317
- Handling of the Battery318
- Engine Compartment Care319
- General Maintenance319
  - Vehicle Interior Care320
  - Vehicle Exterior Care322
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs323
6-3. Do-It-Yourself324
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions324
- Do-It-Yourself Service324
- Precautions324
- When Trouble Arises377
  - When Working on the Engine Compartment - Warning325
7-1. Essential Information377
- Emergency Flashers378
- If Your Vehicle Has to be Stopped in an Emergency379
  - If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed380
  - Situations When It Is Necessary to Contact Dealers before Towing380
- Steps to Take in an Emergency if Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed380
- If You Think Something Is Wrong384
- Fuel Pump Shut off System385
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds386
- If a Warning Message Is Displayed394
- If You Have a Flat Tire395
- If the Engine will Not Start407
- Emergency Start Function408
- If the Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted from P409
- If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly410
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Unlocking the Trunk410
- If the Vehicle Battery Is Discharged413
- If Your Vehicle Overheats417
- When Inspecting under the Hood of Your Vehicle - Precautions419
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck420
  - Vehicle Specifications423
  - Items to Initialize Items to Initialize423
- Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)424
- Dimensions and Weight424
7-1. Essential Information378
7-2. Steps to Take in an380
Specifications Maintenance Data424
- (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)424
- 8-1. Specifications424
- Fuel Information433
- Tire Information436
Customization449
- Customizable Features449
8-3. Items to Initialize457
For Owners459
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners460
- Seat Belt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)461
- SRS Airbag Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)463

Brand	Toyota
Model	avalon 2016
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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