2013 TOYOTA AVALON display

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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)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
5Interior features

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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
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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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.

17Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 80
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 398
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 168
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 168
Fog lights
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 333
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 319
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 238
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Audio system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
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19Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)Audio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 162
Telephone switches
*2
Talk switch*2
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 81
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 197
Cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 194
Back switch
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” or “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
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551-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) (P. 30)
Anchor brackets (for top tether
strap)
An anchor bracket is provided for
each rear seat.
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing
a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children) system.
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Instrument cluster2
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 72
Gauges and meters ............ 77
Multi-information display ..... 80