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1363-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Moon roof open warning buzzer
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened with the
moon roof open.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Closing the moon roof
● Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-
ated.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury. The
driver is responsible for instructing children not to operate the moon roof.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof fully closes.
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2334-6. Driving tips
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Driving
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.
Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-
mulated on the exterior lights, ve hicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.
● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before
getting in the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the park-
ing brake. The parking brake may fr eeze up, preventing it from being
released. If necessary, block the wheels to prev ent inadvertent sliding
or creeping.
Before driving the vehicle
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
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2985-5. Other interior features
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Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until the direction is dis-
played.
■
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fiel ds (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in
the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir-
cling calibration.
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2995-5. Other interior features
5
Interior features
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
● Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi cle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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3576-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)■
Driver’s side instrument panel
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1 H-LP LVL 7.5 A Automatic headlight leveling system
2 S/HTR RR 20 A Rear seat heater
3 ECU-ACC 5 A Outside rear view mirrors, glove box light,
air conditioning system, multiplex com-
munication system
4 RR P/OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
5 ECU-IG2 NO.2 7.5 A Multiplex communication system, smart
key system
6 ECU-IG2 NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/sequential
multiport fuel injection system
7 A/B 10 A Front passenger occupant classification
system, SRS airbag system
8 FUEL DR LOCK 10 A Fuel filler door lock
9 D/L-AM1 20 A Multiplex communication system, power
door lock, trunk opener switch
10 PSB 30 A Pre-collision system 11 P/SEAT FR 30 A Power seats
12 S/ROOF 10 A Moon roof
13 A/C-B 7.5 A Air conditioning system
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3596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)33 TAIL 10 A
Parking lights, side marker lights, stop/tail
lights, rear turn signal lights, back up
lights, license plate lights, fog lights
34 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air conditioning sys-
tem, glove box light, interior lights, per-
sonal lights, audio system, navigation
system, rear sunshade, seat heater,
Blind Spot Monitor, driving mode select
switch, steering wheel switch, ambient
light, trunk opener switch, vehicle stability
control off switch, emergency flashers,
outside rear view mirrors
35 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Vehicle stability control system, electric
cooling fans, steering sensor, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, charging system,
rear window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, rain-sensing windshield
wipers, Blind Spot Monitor, rear sun-
shade, dynamic radar cruise control, mul-
tiplex communication system, rear seat
heater, backup lights, fog lights, headlight
(high beam), daytime running light, pre-
collision system
36 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat heaters,
smart key system, tire pressure warning
system, wireless remote control, multi-
plex communication system, audio sys-
tem, navigation system, moon roof, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror, outside
rear view mirrors, pre-collision system,
air conditioning controls, rain-sensing
windshield wipers, starting system,
dynamic radar cruise control
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4488-1. Specifications
AVALON (U)_(OM41452U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning