2013 TOYOTA AVALON child seat

611-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)■
Booster seat
Place the child restraint sys-
tem on the seat facing the
front of the vehicle.
Sit the child in the child
restraint system. Fit the seat
belt to the child restraint sys-
tem according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions and
insert the plate into the
buckle. Make sure that the
belt is not twisted.
Check that the shoulder belt is
correctly positioned over the
child’s shoulder and that the lap
belt is as low as possible.
( P. 28)
Push the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
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Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt

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Adjust the head restraint to the downmost position. (P. 121)
Secure the child restraint sys-
tem using the seat belt or
LATCH anchors.
Open the anchor bracket cover,
latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
■ Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2.
Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica-
tions can be used.
This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
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For safety and security
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
To prevent the belt from going into ALR lock mode, do not fully extend the
shoulder belt. ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only. This could cause
injury or discomfort to the child. ( P. 30)
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other
passengers may be seriously injured or even killed in the event of a sudden
braking or an accident.
●If the driver’s seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach the
child restraint system to the right-hand
rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front seat when unavoid-
able. When installing a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front pas-
senger seat, move the seat as far back
as possible even if the “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light is illuminated. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious
injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
CAUTION
■When installing a child restraint system
●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s
shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of an accident or a sudden braking.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Shake the child restraint system left and right, and forward and backward
to ensure that it has been securely installed.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.
■ Do not use a seat belt extender
If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the
seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause
death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud-
den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
■ To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors
When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects
around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child
restraint system. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached,
or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in
the event of a sudden braking or an accident.

1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 453.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
( P. 415)
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 453)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking
functionAll doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to posi-
tion other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver's door linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

2765-5. Other interior features
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CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the engine is off.

483Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 373
Wattage ................................ 436
Battery ...................................... 330
Battery checking ................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 232
Warning light ......................... 388
Brake Fluid ...................................... 329
Parking brake........................ 166
Warning light ......................... 387
Brake assist ............................. 211
Break-in tips ............................. 140
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 223 Care .................................. 302, 306
Aluminum wheels ................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior .................................. 306
Seat belts.............................. 307
Cargo capacity......................... 152
Cargo net.................................. 266
Chains ...................................... 234
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 58
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 44
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 56
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 62
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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