2013 TOYOTA AVALON towing

3566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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*1:Vehicles with discharge headlight low beam
*2:Vehicles with halogen headlight low beam
27 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, A/F sensor
28 SMART 5 A No circuit
29 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
30 TOWING 20 A No circuit
31 EFI NO.1 7.5 A
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
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, personal/interior lights,
trunk light, door courtesy lights, illumi-
nated entry system,
ambient light
36 ECU-B NO.1 10 AMultiplex communication system, smart
key system, gauge and meters, starter
system, steering sensor, air conditioning
system, outside rear view mirror, front
power seats
37 SPARE 25 A Spare fuse
38SPARE30 ASpare fuse
FuseAmpereCircuit

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
●The engine is 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 re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truc k or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Before towing

3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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 parking brake. Use a towing dolly under the front wheels.

3847-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
Using a flat bed truck
CAUTION
Observe the following precaution.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ Caution while towing
If the engine is off, the power assist for the brakes and steering 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 rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

484Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 421
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 136
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 132
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 114
Child-protectors....................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306 Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 269
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 259
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 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 windshield ................... 243
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 248
Rear window ......................... 248
Dimension ................................ 428
Dinghy towing.......................... 154
Display Cruise control ....................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 194
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 316
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 436
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 111
Door glasses......................... 130
Door lock .............................. 109
Open door warning buzzer ..... 95
Open door warning light ....... 390
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear door child-protector ...... 110
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 118
Driving ...................................... 138 Break-in tips.......................... 140
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Procedures ........................... 138
Winter drive tips .................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 194D

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Tires .......................................... 334Chains................................... 234
Checking ............................... 334
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
Inflation pressure .................. 435
Information ............................ 440
Replacing .............................. 399
Rotating tires......................... 334
Size ....................................... 435
Snow tires ............................. 235
Spare tire .............................. 399
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 335
Warning light ......................... 391
Tools ......................................... 400
Top tether strap ......................... 62
Total load capacity .................. 152
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 154
Emergency towing ................ 382
Trailer towing ........................ 153
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 211
Transmission ........................... 161 Automatic transmission......... 161
Driving mode select switch ... 209
If the shift lever cannot 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 ...................... 266
Trunk handle......................... 112
Trunk light ............................. 113
Trunk opener main switch .... 113
Trunk opener switch ............. 112
Trunk storage extension ....... 280
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 113
Wattage ................................ 436
Turn signal lights .................... 165 Replacing light bulbs .... 369, 371
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
USB port ................................... 253
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Vanity mirrors .......................... 268
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 429
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 211
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 274
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 211
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