2016 TOYOTA AVALON trunk

1864-4. Refueling
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With the doors unlocked, press
the center of the rear edge of
the fuel filler door.
Push until you hear a click and take
your hand away to slightly open the
fuel filler door. Then open the door
fully by hand.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and hang it on the
back of the fuel filler door.
■If the fuel filler door cannot be opened
Opening the fuel tank cap
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Remove the cover inside the trunk and
pull the lever to unlock the fuel filler door.
Then press the center of the rear edge of
the fuel filler door to open it.

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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 258
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 267
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 270
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 271
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 271
• Ambient lights ............... 272 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 273
• Glove box...................... 274
• Console box .................. 274
• Cup holders .................. 275
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 276
Trunk features ................... 281
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 283
• Sun visors ..................... 283
• Vanity mirrors................ 283
• Clock ............................. 284
• Outside temperature display........................... 285
• Power outlets ................ 286
• Armrest ......................... 288
• Rear sunshade ............. 289
• Trunk storage extension ...................... 290
• Coat hooks.................... 291
• Assist grips ................... 291
Garage door opener.......... 292
Safety Connect ................. 299
Compass ........................... 305

2745-3. Using the storage features
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Open (pull up the lever)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 104)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest
Glove box
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Console box
Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Slide the lid forward while pulling
up the lever.
The lid can also be opened from the for-
wardmost position.

2795-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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When charging of the wirel ess charger stops temporarily
If any of the following operations ar e performed with the electronic key
present, charging may stop temporarily . Charging will start again after a
while.
● Locking/unlocking the doors by touching the door handle
● Opening/closing the doors
● Pressing the trunk opener switch
● Closing the trunk lid
● Starting the engine
● Locking the doors by pressing the lock button on the electronic key
● When the electronic key is out of the detection area
■ Certification for the wireless charger
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
19001 S. Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme à la norme NMB-001 du Canada.
WARNING
■ Items unsuitable for storing (type B only)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

2815-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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Trunk features
Grocery bag hooks
Cargo net (if equipped)

2905-4. Other interior features
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Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk
space and rear seat area.
Fold down the armrest.
Push down the handle and
open the armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked
and unlocked using the
mechanical key.Lock
Unlock
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the
engine is not running.
To ensure normal operation of the sunshade, observe the following precau-
tions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
● Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
● Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
● Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
● Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.
Trunk storage extension
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WARNING
■When not in use
Ensure that the armrest door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown for-
ward into the cabin, resulting in injury.

3226-2. Maintenance
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs offluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-
rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or
skipping.
WARNING
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

3706-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Rear turn signal light
Open the trunk lid and
remove the luggage trim
cover clip.
Pull the hook while depress-
ing the button.
Partly remove the luggage
trim cover.
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