2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID seats

2825-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)■
Front seats
Vehicles with ventilator
Press the knob to release it,
and turn the knob to the
desired temperature setting.
OFF
Press the knob to lock it when
not in use.
Ventilation
Heat
Vehicles without ventilator
Press the knob to release it,
and turn the knob to the desired
temperature setting.
The further you turn the knob
clockwise, the warmer the seat
temperature becomes. Turn the
knob counterclockwise all the
way to turn the system off.
Press the knob again to lock it
when not in use.
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2835-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)■
Rear seats
ON/OFF
The indicator illuminates when
the seat heater is turned on.
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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger's seat
If a passenger leaves the passenger seat with the seat ventilator on, the seat
ventilator will automatically turn off after approximately 10 minutes. If the pas-
senger returns to the seat, it will automatically turn on again.
■ Operation display illumination (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ventilator is
operating.
Illuminates when the front seat heater
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3296-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota
Safety Sense P)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 221)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parall el to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

3346-2. Maintenance
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Head restraints• Do the head restraints movesmoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzersfunction properly?
Lights• Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Moves smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and theparking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operatesmoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the
correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

4558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of hybrid
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and
heater, to the extent t hat these items are avail-
able as factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
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477Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 385
Wattage ................................ 444
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 350 If the 12-volt battery is
discharged .......................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 268
Warning light ......................... 396
Battery (traction battery)........... 74
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 249
Brake Fluid ...................................... 348
Parking brake........................ 184
Regenerative braking.............. 72
Warning light ................. 396, 399
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 157
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 249 Care .................................. 324, 327
Aluminum wheels ................. 325
Exterior ................................. 324
Interior .................................. 327
Seat belts.............................. 328
Cargo capacity......................... 169
Cargo net.................................. 295
Caution label .............................. 74
Chains ...................................... 269
Child restraint system............... 55 Booster seats, definition ......... 56
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 56
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 56
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 60
Installing CRS with seat belts .............................. 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

481Alphabetical index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Flat tire...................................... 406
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidBrake .................................... 443
Hybrid transmission .............. 442
Washer ................................. 349
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 285
Front seats ............................... 131 Adjustment ............................ 131
Cleaning................................ 327
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 133
Seat heaters ......................... 281
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 281
Front side marker lights.......... 185 Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs............. 386
Front turn signal lights ........... 183 Replacing light bulbs............. 381
Turn signal lever ................... 183
Wattage ................................ 444
Fuel ........................................... 438 Capacity ................................ 438
Fuel gauge .............................. 90
Information ............................ 445
Refueling............................... 197
Type .............................. 197, 438
Warning light ......................... 399
Fuel consumption...................... 95
Fuel filler door.......................... 197 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 199
Refueling............................... 197
Fuses ........................................ 374 Garage door opener ................ 305
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 288
Grocery bag hooks.................. 295
Head restraints ........................ 138
Headlights ................................ 185
Automatic high beam ............ 188
Discharge headlights precautions......................... 388
Light switch ........................... 185
Replacing light bulbs ............ 386
Wattage ................................ 444
Heaters Air conditioning system......... 272
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 276
Seat heaters ......................... 281
High-voltage components ........ 74
Hill-start assist control ........... 260
Hood ......................................... 339
Hooks Coat hooks ........................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 295
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Safety Connect ........................ 312
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 328
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 399
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 397
Seat heaters ............................. 281
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 281
Seating capacity ...................... 169 Seats ......................................... 131
Adjustment............................ 131
Adjustment precautions ........ 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 59
Cleaning ............................... 327
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 138
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 132
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 281
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 281
Sensor Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 186
Automatic high beam ............ 188
Camera sensor ............. 203, 205
Humidity sensor .................... 280
Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Radar sensor ........ 203, 204, 251
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 195
Service plug ............................... 74
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
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