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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 
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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)5-1.  Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning  system............................. 242
Rear window and outside  rear view mirror 
defoggers ........................ 252
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 253
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 254
• Personal/interior  lights ............................. 254
• Ambient lights ............... 255
5-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage  features ........................... 256
• Glove box...................... 257
• Console box .................. 258
• Cup holders .................. 259
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 260
Trunk features ................... 265 5-4.  Other interior features
Sun visors and vanity mirrors ............................. 267
Clock.................................. 268
Outside temperature  display ............................. 270
Power outlets ..................... 271
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
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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)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............................... 386
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 387
If a warning light turns on  or a warning 
buzzer sounds ................. 388
If a warning message is  displayed ......................... 399
If you have a flat tire .......... 400
If the engine will  not start ........................... 413
If the shift lever cannot  be shifted from P ............. 415
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 416
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 419
If your vehicle  overheats......................... 423
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 426
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17Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 80
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 80
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 399
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 169
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 172
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . .  P. 172
Fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 181
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 183
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 183
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 333
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 319
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 128
Air conditioning system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 242
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 252
Audio/Navigation system
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Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 257
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 268
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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551-1. For safe use
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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 72
Gauges and meters ............ 77
Multi-information display ..... 80
Fuel consumption  information ........................ 86 
     
        
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772. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on where the
vehicle is sold.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (
P. 80)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob
P. 78, 79
Gauges and meters
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782. Instrument cluster
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 165)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Switches between trip meter “A”
and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
Changing the trip meter display
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