2017 TOYOTA AVALON wipers

1944-5. Using the driving support systems
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
● Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,
snow, etc., clear the windshield.
• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces- sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.
• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. ( →P. 264)
● If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
● Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.
● Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked.
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not get the camera sensor wet.
● Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.
● Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.
●Do not install an antenna or attach stick-
ers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the area of the windshield
in front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).

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.
Off

3156-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning
the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■ When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Set the wipers switch to off.
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.
■ When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts • Suspension parts
• Brake parts

3246-2. Maintenance
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.

488Alphabetical index
Safety Connect ........................ 301
Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 60
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 317
Emergency Locking Retractor............................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 390
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 389
Seat heaters ............................. 269
Seat position memory ............. 121
Seat ventilators ........................ 269
Seating capacity ...................... 157
Seats ......................................... 119 Adjustment ............................ 119
Adjustment precautions ........ 120
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 316
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access
system ......... ....................... 120
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 269
Seat position memory ........... 121
Seat ventilators ..................... 269 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 174
Automatic high beam ............ 176
Camera sensor ............. 192, 194
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Radar sensor ........ 192, 193, 241
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 184
Service reminder indicators ..... 74
Shift lever ................................. 165 Automatic transmission ........ 165
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 169
Shift lock system ..................... 168
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 173 Light switch ........................... 173
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Side mirrors ............................. 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 239
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 133
Mirror position memory ......... 121
Side turn signal lights ............. 171 Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
Turn signal lever ................... 171
Smart key system .................... 108 Antenna location ................... 108
Entry functions ................ 97, 103
Starting the engine ............... 160
Snow tires ................................ 257
Spare tire .................................. 397
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Storage location.................... 398
Spark plug ................................ 428
Specifications .......................... 424
Speedometer.............................. 79
Steering lock ............................ 162 Column lock release ............. 163
Steering wheel ......................... 128
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 375
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489Alphabetical index
Storage feature ........................ 275
StuckIf the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 421
Sun shade
Rear ...................................... 291
Roof ...................................... 139
Sun visors ................................ 285
Switches
BSM (Blind spot monitor) switch ................................. 239
Compass switch.................... 307
Cruise control switch............. 235
“DISP” button .......................... 83
Door lock switches .................. 99
Driving mode select switch ... 248
Driving position memory switches.............................. 121
Dynamic radar cruise control switch...................... 222
Emergency flashers switch ... 380
Engine switch........................ 160
Garage door opener switches.............................. 294
Ignition switch ....................... 160
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
Light switches ....................... 173
Moon roof switches ............... 138
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 132
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch ................... 202
Power door lock switch ........... 99
Power window switches ........ 135
Rear sunshade switch .......... 291
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ................................. 264
Seat heater switches ............ 269
Seat ventilator switches ........ 269
“SOS” button ......................... 301 Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 344
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button ................................. 222
VSC OFF switch ................... 251
Window lock switch .............. 135
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 180

491Alphabetical index
USB port*
Vanity lightsVanity lights .......................... 285
Wattage ................................ 432
Vanity mirrors .......................... 285
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 425
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 250
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 269
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 250
Warning buzzers Approach warning ................. 229
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Downshifting ......................... 169
Seat belt reminder ................ 390
Warning lights............................ 75
ABS....................................... 389
Brake system ....... ................. 388
Charging system ................... 388
Electric power steering ......... 389
Low engine oil pressure ........ 388
Low fuel level ........................ 390
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 388
Master warning light.............. 391
Open door ............................. 390
Parking brake indicator ......... 388
Pre-collision system .............. 389
Seat belt reminder light ......... 390
Slip indicator ......................... 390
SRS ...................................... 389
Tire pressure......................... 391 Warning messages.................. 396
Washer ..................................... 180
Checking............................... 341
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 255
Switch ................................... 180
Washing and waxing ............... 312
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 157
Load limits ............................ 157
Weight .................................. 424
Wheels ...................................... 355 Replacing wheels ................. 355
Size....................................... 431
Window glasses ...................... 135
Window lock switch ................ 135
Windows................................... 135 Power windows..................... 135
Rear window defogger.......... 264
Windshield wipers ................... 180
Intermittent windshield wipers with interval
adjuster .............................. 180
Rain-sensing windshield wipers ................................. 182
Winter driving tips ................... 255
Wireless remote control key ............................................ 92 Battery-Saving Function ....... 113
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 103
Replacing the battery............ 360
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.