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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 7 5
Moon roof P. 79
Engine oil
maintenance data • After changing engine oil P. 334
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tires on vehicles
differing with front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures.
• When changing the tire inflation pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size. P. 347
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialize
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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 198
ABS........................................... 181
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 360
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 198
Steering switches ................. 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 97
Airbag warning light .............. 394
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 102
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 93
SRS airbags ........................... 90
Alarm .......................................... 85
Antenna .................................... 217
Anti-lock brake system ........... 181
Armrest .................................... 295
Ashtrays ................................... 290
Audio input .............................. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................ 217
Audio input ........................... 238
AUX adapter ......................... 238
CD player/changer ............... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 228
Optimal use .......................... 236
Portable music player ........... 238
Radio .................................... 213
Steering switches ................. 239
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 156 Automatic light control
system ....................................156
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................416
S mode ..................................142
AUX adapter .............................238
Back-up lights Wattage .................................438
Battery Checking ...............................341
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................189
Bluetooth
®................................243
Brake Fluid ......................................338
Parking brake ........................146
Brake assist ..............................181
Break-in tips .............................125
Care Exterior ..................................312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Cargo capacity .........................184
CD player/changer ...................220
Center display ..........................154
Chains .......................................191
Child-protectors .........................42
Child restraint system Definition ...............................109
Installation .............................113
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................114
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................116
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................120
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................97
Child-protectors ....................... 42
Child restraint system............109
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 113
Moon roof ................................79
Power window lock switch....... 74
Power window precautions .....76
Removed key battery precautions .........................365
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 62
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 294
Trunk .......................................48
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Climate control seat.................293
Clock ......................................... 288
Compass ...................................306
Condenser ................................337
Console box ............................. 280
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 424
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................165
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................168
Cup holders ..............................284
Curtain shield airbags ............... 90
Customizable features............. 454
Daytime running light system .................................... 157
Defogger Rear window .........................208
Side mirror............................. 208
Dimension.................................430
Dinghy towing .......................... 195 Display
Trip information ..................... 155
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door pocket .............................. 285
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 36
Rear door child-protector ........ 42
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 396
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 125
Correct posture ....................... 88
Procedures............................ 124
Winter driving tips ................. 189
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 418
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 418
If the engine will not start ...... 414
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 416
If the battery is discharged ... 420
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 393
If the warning light turns on............................... 393
If you have a flat tire ............. 405
If you lose your keys ............. 417
If you think something is wrong .................................. 389
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 427
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 385
If your vehicle overheats ....... 424
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Shift lock system ..................... 416
Shopping bag hooks ............... 299
Side airbags................................90
Side marker lightsSwitch.................................... 156
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 72
Mirror position memory ...........55
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................437
Storage location .................... 405
Spark plug ................................435
Specifications...........................430
Speedometer ............................ 148
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 68
Audio switches ......................239
Climate switches ...................206
Steering wheel memory .......... 55
Storage compartment ..............283
Storage feature.........................278
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................427
Sun visors.................................286
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Engine switch ................133, 137
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................384
Ignition switch................133, 137
Light switches........................ 156
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............74
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wipers and washer switch ....160 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 379
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage................................. 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 83
Theft prevention labels ............. 87
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary ................................ 447
Size ....................................... 444
Tire identification number...... 443
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 445
Tires Chains ................................... 191
Checking ............................... 345
If you have a flat tire.............. 405
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Information ............................ 442
Replacing .............................. 405
Rotating tires ......................... 345
Size ....................................... 437
Snow tires ............................. 192
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 346, 396
Tools ......................................... 405
Total load capacity .................. 188
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Trailer towing ........................ 194
TRAC ......................................... 181
Trip information ....................... 155
Trunk Extending a space ................ 300
Opener .................................... 46
Wattage................................. 438
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 438T

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Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 287
Wattage ................................ 438
Vanity mirrors .......................... 287
Vehicle identification number................................... 431
Vehicle load limits ................... 188
VSC ........................................... 181
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 393
Downshifting ......................... 143
Open door ........................... 395
Seat belt reminder ................ 396
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 395
Automatic heading light
leveling system .... .............. 395
Brake system........................ 393
Charging system .... .............. 394
Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light ........... 397
Low fuel level........................ 395
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 394
Open door ............................ 395
Seat belt reminder light ........ 396
SRS airbags ......................... 394
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 396
Vehicle stability control ......... 395
Washer Checking .............................. 344
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 189
Switch ................................... 160
Washing and waxing............... 312
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 184
Load limits ............................ 188
Weight .................................. 430 Wheels ......................................358
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74
Windows
Power windows .......................74
Rear window defogger ..........208
Washer ..................................160
Windshield wipers ...................160
Winter driving tips ...................189
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................36
Replacing the battery ............363
WMA disc ..................................228V
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What to do if...
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 393If the warning light turns on
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Warning lights
or or
P. 3 9 3P. 394
P. 396
or
P. 3 9 5P. 396
P. 3 9 5P. 396
P. 3 9 4P. 395
P. 3 9 5P. 394
P. 3 9 4P. 397
P. 3 9 5P. 396
P. 3 9 7
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder
light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightEngine oil replacement
reminder light
VSC warning lightLow washer fluid warning
light
Dynamic laser cruise
control master
warning