2016 TOYOTA AVALON tow

3837-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
●Do not tow the vehicle from the rear when the engine switch is off. The
steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle wh en towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

4037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
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4
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4217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

480Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 337, 416
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 359
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 267
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 310, 314 Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts .............................. 315
Clock ......................................... 284
Coat hooks ............................... 291
Compass .................................. 305
Condenser ................................ 334
Console box ............................. 274 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 417
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
Cup holders ............................. 275
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 172
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 262
Rear window ......................... 262
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 394
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If the warning light turns on ....................................... 386
If the warning message is displayed......................... 394
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 384
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 420
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 379
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 380
If your vehicle overheats ....... 417
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment ........................ 328
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 326
How to start the engine ......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start ...... 407
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 417 Engine coolant......................... 332
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 329
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 329
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 253
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS
(Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 248Function ................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

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Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 171Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 389
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 341Function ................................ 341
Initializing .............................. 341
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 341
Registering ID codes ............ 343
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 342
Warning light ......................... 389
Tires .......................................... 340 Chains................................... 254
Checking ............................... 340
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 395
Rotating tires......................... 340
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 255
Spare tire .............................. 395
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 341
Warning light ......................... 389
Tools ......................................... 396 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 380
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 188
Automatic High Beam ........... 174
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 196
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 248
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 409
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 281
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 290
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 169 Replacing light bulbs .... 368, 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
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