3256-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)■
Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (veh icles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshi eld where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 337
General maintenance ........... 332
Maintenance requirements ... 330
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 330
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 396
Master warning light................ 399
Meter ........................................... 90 Indicators ................................ 88
Instrument panel
light control ........................... 91
Meters ..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 94
Warning lights ......................... 87
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 276
Outside rear view mirrors...... 145
Vanity mirrors........................ 297
Moon roof ................................. 151
Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 151
Multi-information display .......... 94 Cruise control........................ 245
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 232
Energy monitor ..................... 100
Switching the display .............. 95
Tachometer........................... 181
Trip information ....................... 95
Warning message ................. 405 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 439
Opener
Hood ..................................... 339
Trunk .................................... 116
Outer foot lights ...................... 284
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 145
Adjusting and folding ............ 145
Blind spot monitor ................. 249
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ................. 276
Overheating ............................. 428
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Shift lever ................................. 180Hybrid transmission .............. 180
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 420
Shift lock system ..................... 420
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 185 Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Side mirrors ............................. 145 Adjusting and folding ............ 145
BSM (Blind spot monitor) ...... 249
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 146
Mirror position memory ......... 133
Side turn signal lights ............. 183 Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions .............. 110, 116
Starting the hybrid system .... 172
Snow tires ................................ 270 Spare tire .................................. 406
Inflation pressure .................. 443
Storage location.................... 407
Spark plug ................................ 441
Specifications .......................... 436
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 258
Steering lock ............................ 175 Column lock release ............. 175
Steering wheel ......................... 141
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 386
Storage feature ........................ 287
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 432
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 302
Roof ...................................... 152
Sun visors ................................ 297
