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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
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
5Interior features
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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 310
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 314
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 317
General maintenance ........ 319
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 323
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 324
Hood.................................. 326
Positioning a floor jack ...... 327
Engine compartment ......... 328
Tires .................................. 340
Tire inflation pressure........ 350
Wheels .............................. 353
Air conditioning filter .......... 356
Electronic key battery ........ 358
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 360
Light bulbs ......................... 363 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 379
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 380
If you think something is wrong............................... 384
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 385
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 386
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 394
If you have a flat tire .......... 395
If the engine will not start ................................. 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 409
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 410
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 413
If your vehicle overheats......................... 417
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 420
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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17Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Audio/Navigation system
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Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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21Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 286
Power outlet
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 286
Wireless charger switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 278
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
Air conditioning controls
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Rear seat heater switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Seat heater/ven tilator switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
AUX/USB port
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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421-1. For safe use
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SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the
set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approximately 12 -
18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or
deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
• If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
• If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision, such as a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt pre-
tensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front pass enger will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front air-
bags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 46)
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding
to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle
colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle
orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).
● The SRS curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of vehicle rollover.
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)■
Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than
a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS side and curtain shield airbags may also
deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle.
Some examples are shown in the illustration.
The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy under the situations shown
in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not de ploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags)
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur. ● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or hard
surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling
● The angle of vehicle tip-up is marginal.
● The vehicle skids and hits a curb stone.
● Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover
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461-1. For safe use
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
Front passenger occupant classification
system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi-
fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light1
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AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)■
Adult*1
■Child*4
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF” or “AIR BAG ON”
*4
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Side airbag
on the front passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag
in the front passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated