2017 TOYOTA AVALON engine

2865-4. Other interior features
The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.
■The clock is displayed when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
Type A
The time display will automatically be set to 12:00 AM.
Type B
The time display will automatically be set to 12:00.
■ Time display (Type B)
After pressing “H” or “M” to show the setting screen, press “H” and “M” at the
same time to change between the analog and digital displays.
Clock
Ty p e AType B
Adjusts the hours
Pressing and holding the button adjusts the hours forward quickly 1 hour at
a time.
Adjusts the minutes
Pressing and holding the button adjusts the minutes forward quickly by 1
minute at a time. If the button is pressed and held for 5 seconds or more,
the minutes move forward by 5 minutes at a time.
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2875-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
The temperature display shows temperatures within the range of -40°F
(-40° C) to 122 °F (50 °C).
■ The outside temperatur e is displayed when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be \
dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25
km/h]).
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When “--- °F” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Outside temperature display
Ty p e AType B
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2895-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Rear armrest (if equipped)
■The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the
power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.
● To prevent blown fuse, do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V
10 A.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than
necessary when the engine is off.

2915-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch
shown below.
Extends/retracts the rear sun-
shade
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers
when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if either of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.
● The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To raise
the sunshade again, press the button.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates)
can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 449)
Rear sunshade (if equipped)
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered, do not place fingers \
or
other objects in the fastener section or in the opening. They may get caught,
causing injury.

2925-4. Other interior features
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.

3045-4. Other interior features
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red indi-
cator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, the green
indicator light comes on, indicating that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing = Sa fety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
● No indicator light (off) = Safety Connect service not active
■Automatic Collision Notification
In case of either airbag deployment or severe rear-end collision, the
system is designed to automatically call the response center. The
responding agent receives the ve hicle’s location and attempts to
speak with the vehicle occupants to assess the level of emergency.
If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent automati-
cally treats the call as an emergency, contacts the nearest emer-
gency services provider to descri be the situation, and requests that
assistance be sent to the location.
Safety Connect LE D light Indicators
Safety Connect services

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Maintenance and care6
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 316
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 319
General maintenance........ 321
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 325
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 326
Hood ................................. 328
Positioning a floor jack ...... 329
Engine compartment ......... 330
Tires .................................. 342
Tire inflation pressure ....... 352
Wheels .............................. 355
Air conditioning filter.......... 358
Electronic key battery........ 360
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 362
Light bulbs......................... 365

3146-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)
● When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
● When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
● If something bumps against the windshield
● If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
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