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AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 142
Cargo and luggage............ 153
Vehicle load limits ............. 156
Trailer towing..................... 157
Dinghy towing.................... 158
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............................. 159
Automatic  transmission .................... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake .................... 170
Horn .................................. 171
4-3.  Operating the lights and  wipers
Headlight switch ................ 172
Automatic High Beam ....... 176
Fog light switch ................. 181
Windshield wipers and  washer ............................ 183
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 189 4-5.  Using the driving support 
systems
Cruise control .................... 194
Dynamic radar cruise  control.............................. 198
Driving mode select  switches........................... 213
Driving assist systems ....... 215
PCS (Pre-Collision  System) ........................... 220
BSM  (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 227
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 236
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15Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 183
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 236
Precautions against car wash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 304
Fuel filler door  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 189
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 432
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Tire size/inflation pressure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Winter tires/tire chain  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 334
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 319
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 319
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 432
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 423
Headlights/parking lights/side marker lights/
daytime running lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 172
Fog lights
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 181
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 169
Stop/tail lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 172
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 172
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 165
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 361, Wattages: P. 438)
*: If equipped
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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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Instrument cluster
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
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 

1063-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)■
Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops. ( P. 97)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 350)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appl iances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 350
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 455)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors:  P. 108, 416
● Unlocking the trunk:  P. 108, 116
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  P. 417
● Stopping the engine:  P.  1 6 0 

1213-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a
button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
■Recording procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
While pressing the “SET”
button, or within 3 seconds
after the “SET” button is
pressed, press button “1” or
“2” until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
Driving position memory
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1233-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the
following: 
Carrying only the key to which you want to link the driving position,
shift the shift lever to P and then close the driver’s door. 
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
linked properly. 
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and recall the
position which you want to link.
While pressing the button to
recall the position, press the
driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until
the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is
unlocked using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control
and the driver’s door is opened. 
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Recall procedure Carry the electronic key that has  been registered to the driving
position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the
smart key system or wi reless remote control.
The driving position will move to the recorded position. However, the
seat will move to a position slightly behind the recorded position in order
to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
or fasten a seat belt.
The seat will move to the recorded position.
Memory recall function
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1243-3. Adjusting the seats
AVALON (U)_(OM41456U)■
Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key to which you want to cancel the linked door
unlock operation.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press the driver’s door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.
■Recalling the driving position us ing the memory recall function
● Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.
● If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.
■ Customization
The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized.
(Customizable features:  P. 455)
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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