
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of 
each 
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for 
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
7When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat 
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)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
Fuel consumption  information ........................ 86 3-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 90
3-2.  Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Smart key system ................ 93
Wireless remote  control.............................. 108
Doors ................................. 111
Trunk ................................. 114
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 118
Driving position memory ........................... 120
Head restraints .................. 125
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 128
Inside rear view mirror ....... 129
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 131
3-5. Opening, closing  the windows and 
moon roof
Power windows.................. 134
Moon roof .......................... 137
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of 
each component 

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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 430
Fuel information ................ 439
Tire information ................. 442
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 455
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 461
Reporting safety defects  for U.S. owners ........................ 464
Seat belt instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ............................... 465
SRS airbag instructions  for Canadian owners 
(in French) ............................... 467 What to do if... 
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 478
Alphabetical index ...................... 484
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigati on system, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for infor-
mation regarding the audio/navigation system. 

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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as: 
●
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings 

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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by  the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation. 
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
●Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-
cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Event data recorder 

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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor-
ate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
CAUTION
■
General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay  reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regard ing children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children. 

20Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
■Interior
SRS airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 34
Inside lock buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 111
Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 125
Seat belts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 28
Assist grips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 282
Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 277
Cup holders  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 259
Power outlet
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 271
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 118
Floor mat  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 24
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 170
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 170
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 237
Warning light/buzzer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 388
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For safety and security1
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)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