2013 TOYOTA AVALON maintenance reset

3106-2. Maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.
■ Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow the procedure described below:
Turn the engine switch off with the trip meter A reading shown. ( P. 78)
While pressing the trip meter reset knob ( P. 78), turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode
Continue to press and hold the knob until the trip meter displays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty cove rage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.
CAUTION
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P. 330)
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3366-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)■
How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( P. 435)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressu re to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate
based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode and then turn the engine switch off.
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3396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)■
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the system with the tire infl
ation pressure adjusted to the speci-
fied level.
■If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tire s as snow tires is lost.
■If you press the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.
■When initialization of the tire pr essure warning system has failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the following
cases, the settings have not been recorded and the system will not oper-
ate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure settings
are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure wa rning reset switch, the tire pressure
warning light does not blink 3 times.
●After driving for a certain period of time since the initialization has been
completed, the warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute.
■Tire pressure warning system certification
FCC ID: PAXPMVC010
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of th e FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two cond itions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsi-
ble for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

3406-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
CAUTION
■When inspecting or replacing tires
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
Failure to do so may cause damage to parts of the drive train as well as
dangerous handling characteristics, which may lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not mix tires of different makes, models or tread patterns.
Also, do not mix tires of remarkably different treadwear.
●Do not use tire sizes other than those recommended by Toyota.
●Do not mix differently constructed ti res (radial, bias-belted or bias-ply
tires).
●Do not mix summer, all season and snow tires.
●Do not use tires that have been used on another vehicle.
Do not use tires if you do not know how they were used previously.
■When initializing the tire pressure warning system
Do not operate the tire pressure warning reset switch without first
adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the
tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation
pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is
actually normal.

489Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 316
General maintenance ........... 311
Maintenance data ................. 428
Maintenance requirements ... 309
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 310
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 388
Master warning light................ 390
Meter ........................................... 77 Indicators ................................ 75
Instrument panel light control................................... 79
Meters ..................................... 77
Multi-information display ......... 80
Warning lights ......................... 73
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 125
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 248
Outside rear view mirrors...... 127
Vanity mirrors........................ 268
Moon roof ................................. 133 Jam protection function......... 134
Operation .............................. 133
Multi-information display .......... 80
Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 194
Language ................................ 83
Switching the display .............. 81
Trip information ....................... 81
Warning message ................. 398 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 77
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 430
Opener Hood ..................................... 319
Trunk .................................... 112
Outer foot lights ...................... 254
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 127 Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind spot monitor ................. 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................. 248
Overheating, Engine ............... 422
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

490Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Paddle shift switches .............. 162
Parking brake ........................... 166Operation .............................. 166
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 387
Parking lights ........................... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs............. 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 216 Function ................................ 216
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Warning light ......................... 389
Personal lights ......................... 255
Power easy access system .... 117
Power outlets ........................... 272
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................... 211Warning light ......................... 389
Power windows........................ 130
Jam protection function......... 131
Operation .............................. 130
Window lock switch............... 130
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 216 Function ................................ 216
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Warning light ......................... 389 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 194
Radiator .................................... 328
Rear personal lights ................ 255
Rear seat heaters .................... 275
Rear sunshade......................... 278
Rear turn signal lights ............ 165 Replacing light bulbs ............ 371
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 125
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear window defoggers .......... 248
Refueling .................................. 185 Capacity................................ 430
Fuel types ............................. 430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 188
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 187
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 350
Fuses .................................... 352
Light bulbs ............................ 361
Tires...................................... 399
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 462
Reset the maintenance data ... 310
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493Alphabetical index
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Rear sunshade switch .......... 278
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 248
Seat heater switches ............ 274
Seat ventilator switches ........ 274
“SOS” button ......................... 290
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 336
Trunk opener switch ............. 112
Trunk opener main switch..... 113
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 197
VSC/TRAC OFF switch ........ 212
Window lock switch............... 130
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 179 Tachometer ................................ 77
Tail lights.................................. 168
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 68
Engine immobilizer system ..... 66
Tire inflation pressure............. 435 Maintenance data ................. 435
Warning light......................... 391
Tire information ....................... 440 Glossary ............................... 447
Size....................................... 443
Tire identification number ..... 442
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 335Function ................................ 335
Initializing .............................. 335
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ...... 335
Registering ID codes ............ 337
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 336
Warning light......................... 391T