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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 
     
        
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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 
each component 
     
        
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 72
Gauges and meters ............ 77
Multi-information display ..... 80
Fuel consumption  information ........................ 86 
     
        
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2. Instrument cluster
◆Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.
◆Center panel
War ning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems. 
For the purpose of explanation,  the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated. 
     
        
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 388)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 388)Open door warning light 
(P. 391)
*1Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 389)Low fuel level warning
light (P. 391)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 389)Seat belt reminder light
(P. 391)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 389)*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 389)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 389)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 390)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 389)*1, 2
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light 
(P. 390)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 389)*1
Master warning light 
(P. 391) 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*1
Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 392)*2
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 176) 
     
        
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 169)
(if equipped)
Automatic high beam
indicator ( P. 176)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 172) Eco drive mode indicator 
(
P. 213)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 172)  Sport mode indicator 
(
P. 213)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 173)
*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 216)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
(P. 181)*1VSC OFF indicator 
(P. 216)
Security indicator 
( P. 66, 68)
*1, 3
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning light 
(P. 221) 
*1Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 144)*1“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( P. 44)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(P. 216) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
P. 194, 198)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 194)
(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator ( P. 198)
AIR BAG 
     
        
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes fasterthan usual to indicate that the system is operating.
CAUTION
■ If a safety system warning  light does not come on 
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.