2013 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 24
For safety drive ................... 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 ..... 65
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 66
Alarm ................................... 68
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 the doors
Smart key system ................ 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 ................... 124
Inside rear view mirror ....... 125
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 127
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 130
Moon roof .......................... 133
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 138
Cargo and luggage............ 149
Vehicle load limits ............. 152
Trailer towing..................... 153
Dinghy towing.................... 154
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch ..... 155
Automatic transmission ..... 161
Turn signal lever................ 165
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 cap .................................. 185 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 194
Driving mode select switches........................... 209
Driving assist systems ....... 211
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 223
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 232
4Driving

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 238
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................ 248
5-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ........... 249
Using the USB/AUX port .................................. 253
5-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 254
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 255
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 255
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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
Trunk features ................... 266
5-5. Other interior features Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 268
Clock.................................. 269
Outside temperature display ............................. 271
Power outlets ..................... 272
Seat heaters/seat ventilators ........................ 274
Armrest .............................. 277
Rear sunshade .................. 278
Trunk storage extension ......................... 280
Coat hooks ........................ 281
Assist grips ........................ 282
Garage door opener .......... 283
Safety Connect .................. 290
Compass ........................... 296
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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 306
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance 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 floor jack ...... 320
Engine compartment ......... 322
Tires .................................. 334
Tire inflation pressure........ 342
Wheels .............................. 345
Air conditioning filter .......... 348
Electronic key 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 your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 382
If 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 engine will not start ................................. 412
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 415
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 418
If your vehicle overheats......................... 422
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 425
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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)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 Items to initialize................ 460
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 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 476
Alphabetical index ...................... 482
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a display audio sy stem, refer to the “Display Audio
System Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the display audio
system.
For vehicles with a navigation sy stem, refer to the “Navigation Sys-
tem Owner’s Manual” for information regarding the navigation sys-
tem.

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota