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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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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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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■Exterior
Doors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 111
Locking/unlocking  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 94, 108
Opening/closing the door glasses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 134
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 416
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 391, 399
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 114
Opening from inside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 114
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 94, 108
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 391, 399
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 131
Adjusting the mirror angle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 131
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 131
Driving position memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120
Defogging the mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 2521
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■Switches
Driving position memory switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 120
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 380
PCS OFF switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 221
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Trunk opener main switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 115
Rear sunshade switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 227
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 216
Trunk opener  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 114
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 131
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 134
Door lock switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 111
Power window switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 134
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501-1. For safe use
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●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door  while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the powe r window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety infor mation for children
Observe the following precautions  when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to pr operly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
CAUTION
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 temperatur es inside the vehicle can be fatal to
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541-1. For safe use
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CAUTION
■When children are in the vehicle
Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes
twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries
that could result in death.
If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used
to cut the belt.
■ When the child restraint system is not in use
● Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is
not in use. Do not store the child restraint system unsecured in the pas-
senger compartment.
● If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the
vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. 
     
        
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651-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhaled.
CAUTION
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may lead
to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■Important points while driving
● Keep the trunk lid closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the trunk lid is closed,
open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.  
     
        
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681-2. Theft deterrent system
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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors or open the trunk.
● Turn the engine switch to ACC ESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be  deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Alarm
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm