
3756-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
●Vehicles with discharge headlights:
While the low beam headlights are
turned on, and for a short time after
they have been turned off, metal com-
ponents at the rear of the headlight
assembly will be extremely hot. To pre-
vent burns, do not touch these metal
components until you are certain they
have cooled down.
Metal components

3766-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
WARNING
■Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
● Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result
in death or serious injury by electric shock.
● Do not attempt to take apart or repair the headlight bulbs, connectors,
power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and death or serious injury.
■ To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

4328-1. Specifications
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: HB3L+ halogen bulbs
C: HB3 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)F: Double end bulbs
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights Low beam (discharge bulbs)
*2
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
*2
High beam
9005
900535
60
60A
B
C
Front turn signal/parking lights 7444NA28/8D
Side marker lights (bulb type)*2W5W5E
Side turn signal lights WY5W5D
Rear turn signal lights92116E
Back-up lights92116E
InteriorInterior/front personal lights W6W 6 E
Interior/rear personal lights
8EVanity lights70651.4F
Door courtesy lights1685E
Trunk light1943.8E

479Alphabetical index
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 372
Wattage ................................ 432
Battery ...................................... 336 Battery checking ................... 336
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 413
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 253
Warning light ......................... 386
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 335
Parking brake........................ 170
Warning light ......................... 386
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips ............................. 146
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 237 Care .................................. 310, 314
Aluminum wheels ................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior .................................. 314
Seat belts.............................. 315
Cargo capacity......................... 157
Cargo net.................................. 281
Chains ...................................... 254
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 63
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 60
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 60
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 58
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 60
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 64
BC
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Flat tire...................................... 395
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 429
Brake .................................... 430
Washer ................................. 339
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 271
Front seats ............................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 314
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 120
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 267
Front side marker lights.......... 171 Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373 Front turn signal lights ........... 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
Fuel ........................................... 426
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel gauge.............................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system ... 385
Information............................ 433
Refueling .............................. 184
Type.............................. 184, 426
Warning light......................... 388
Fuel filler door ......................... 184 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 186
Refueling .............................. 184
Fuel pump shut off system..... 385
Fuses ........................................ 360
Garage door opener ................ 292
Gauges ....................................... 79
Glove box ................................. 274
Grocery bag hooks.................. 281
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Head restraints ........................ 126
Headlights ................................ 171Automatic high beam ............ 174
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 376
Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs ................... 366, 367, 373
Wattage ................................ 432
Heaters Air conditioning system ......... 258
Outside rear view mirrors...... 262
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Hood ......................................... 326
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 291
Grocery bag hooks ............... 281
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 128 I/M test ...................................... 323
Identification
Engine .................................. 425
Vehicle .................................. 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ...................... 160
Illuminated entry system ........ 272
Immobilizer system ................... 68
Indicators ................................... 77
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 318
Tire pressure
warning system .... .............. 341
Inside rear view mirror ............ 130
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 80
Interior lights ........................... 270
Jack
Positioning a floor jack.......... 327
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 396
Jack handle .............................. 396
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 139
Power windows..................... 136
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Keyless entrySmart key system ........... 97, 103
Wireless remote
control........................... 97, 103
Keys ............................................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
Electronic key ......................... 92
Engine switch........................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 410
Key number plate.................... 92
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Mechanical key ....................... 93
Replacing the battery ............ 358
Warning buzzer..................... 110
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 92
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ......... 209
Language (multi-information display) ..... 85
LATCH anchors ......................... 58
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 209
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 326
Hood lock release lever ........ 326
Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Shift lever .............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wiper lever............................ 178 License plate lights ................. 171
Light switch ........................... 171
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 366
Wattage ................................ 432
Lights Automatic high beam ............ 174
Headlight switch ................... 171
Illuminated entry system ....... 272
Interior light ........................... 271
Interior lights list.................... 270
Personal lights ...................... 271
Replacing light bulbs ............ 366
Trunk light ............................. 105
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Vanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Load capacity .......................... 157
Lock steering column ............. 162
Low profile tire......................... 344
Luggage hook .......................... 281
Luggage net ............................. 281
Luggage security system ....... 104
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Paddle shift switches .............. 166
Parking brake ........................... 170Operation .............................. 170
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 386
Parking lights ........................... 171 Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 368
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 196 Function ................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 200
Warning light ......................... 387
Personal lights ......................... 271
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets ........................... 286
Power steering (Electric
Power Steering system) ....... 248Warning light ......................... 387
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation .............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 196 Function ................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch .................. 200
Warning light ......................... 387 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 220
Radiator .................................... 334
Rear personal lights ................ 271
Rear seat heaters .................... 267
Rear sunshade......................... 289
Rear turn signal lights ............ 169 Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window defoggers .......... 262
Refueling .................................. 184 Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types ............................. 426
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 186
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 186
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 358
Fuses .................................... 360
Light bulbs ............................ 363
Tires...................................... 395
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 318
PR
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.