2018 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Warranties & Maintenance Guides (in English)

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THE NEW WORLD OF
ANTI-THEFT TECHNOLOGY
This Toyota vehicle may be equipped with
an electronic “immobilizer” anti-theft
system. When the key is inserted into the
ignition switch it transmits an electronic
code to an immobilizer computer. The
engine will only start if the code in the key
matches the code in the immobilizer. If the
code does not match, the immobilizer
disables the ignition and fuel systems.
While an exact physical copy of the key
will open the door and allow retrieval of
items locked in the vehicle, it won’t start
the vehicle unless the key has the same
code as the immobilizer.
SECURITY
For security purposes, access to key
codes and service procedures for
electronically registering replacement keys
is restricted. Only a Toyota dealer or
certain bonded/registered independent
locksmiths can generate replacement keys.
The Immobilizer Key
INTRODUCTION
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REPLACING THE KEY
Upon purchase, each vehicle should have
two master keys and an aluminum tag
with a key-code imprinted on it.
To generate a fully functional replacement
key (one that will both open the doors and
start the engine), one of the master keys
is required. To make a key that will open
the door for retrieval of items locked
inside the vehicle, the aluminum key-code
tag can be used. If a master key or the
aluminum key-code tag is not available, a
Toyota dealer or certain registered
locksmiths can obtain the key code from a
restricted-access database. These
businesses can also access a service
utility to reprogram the immobilizer if all
registered master keys have been lost. If a
Toyota dealer is not available, please refer
towww.aloa.org to find a
bonded/registered locksmith who performs
high security key service.
KEEPING THE KEY SAFE
Replacing an immobilizer key may be
costly. It is advisable to keep a spare
master key and the aluminum key-code
tag in a safe place. If you record the
key-code in more than one place, do not
record it in a way that can be easily
identified and associated with the vehicle.
It is wise to keep a copy of the key-code
outside of the vehicle.
If the vehicle was delivered with less than
two keys and the aluminum key-code tag,
consider having the Toyota dealer or a
qualified independent automotive
locksmith make a duplicate key before you
need it.
The Immobilizer Key
INTRODUCTION
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W
e realize that your confidence in
the quality and reliability of our
products was a key factor in
your decision to buy a Toyota. We also
know how disruptive the loss of
transportation can be to your daily routine.
That’s why we’re pleased to offer you the
benefits of our Transportation Assistance
Policy.
Under this policy, you are eligible for
transportation assistance if your Toyota
must be kept overnight for
warranty-covered repairs. The policy
applies when your vehicle must be kept
overnight for any of the following reasons:
The warranty repairs will take longer
than one day to complete.
The warrantable condition requires
extensive diagnosis.
The parts needed for the warranty
repairs are not readily available and
your vehicle is inoperative or unsafe to
drive. The policy does not apply when warranty
repairs can be completed in one day but
the vehicle must be kept overnight due to
dealer or owner scheduling conflicts.
The Transportation Assistance Policy
applies for the duration of the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. The policy applies to all
2018 model-year Toyotas sold and
serviced by authorized Toyota dealerships
in the mainland United States and Alaska.
For further details, please consult your
Toyota dealer.
Transportation Assistance
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Important:You must use the Dispute
Settlement Program (or, in California,
the CDSP) before seeking remedies
through a court action pursuant to the
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (the
“Act”). However, if you choose to
pursue rights and remedies not created
by the Act, you are not required to use
the Dispute Settlement Program
(CDSP). You may also be required to
use the Dispute Settlement Program or
CDSP before seeking remedies under
the “Lemon Laws” of your state. Please
check this booklet and the appropriate
page of the
Owner’s Warranty Rights
Notification
booklet for additional
information and the requirements
applicable to your state.
Who Is the Warrantor
The warrantor for these limited warranties
is Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
(Toyota), a California corporation, P.O.
Box 259001, Plano, Texas 75025-9001.
Which Vehicles Are Covered
These warranties apply to all 2018 model
year Avalon Hybrid vehicles distributed by
Toyota that are originally sold by an
authorized dealer in the United States and
normally operated or touring in the United
States, U.S. territories or Canada.
Warranty coverage is automatically
transferred at no cost to subsequent
vehicle owners.
Multiple Warranty Conditions
This booklet contains warranty terms and
conditions that may vary depending on the
part covered. A warranty for specific parts
or systems, such as the Powertrain
Warranty or Emission Performance
Warranty, is governed by the coverage set
forth in that warranty as well as the
General Warranty Provisions.
When Warranty Begins
The warranty period begins on the
vehicle’s in-service date, which is the first
date the vehicle is either delivered to an
ultimate purchaser, leased, or used as a
company car or demonstrator.
Repairs Made at No Charge
Repairs and adjustments covered by these
warranties are made at no charge for parts
and labor.
Parts Replacement
Any needed parts replacement will be
made using new or remanufactured parts.
The decision whether a part should be
repaired or replaced will be made by the
servicing Toyota dealership and/or Toyota.
Parts scheduled to be replaced as required
maintenance are warranted until their first
replacement only.
General Warranty Provisions
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Informal Dispute Settlement
Program
Toyota offers assistance through an
informal dispute settlement program called
theDispute Settlement Program. This
program is administered by an
independent third party:
National Center for Dispute Settlement
P.O. Box 688
Mt. Clemens, MI 48046
Further information about this program
can be found in this booklet and the
Owner’s Warranty Rights Notification
booklet.
California residents: Toyota offers you
assistance through an informal dispute
settlement program called the California
Dispute Settlement Program (CDSP). A
brochure about the program is found in
your glove box. For additional information,
call the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at (800) 331-4331. You may also
contact the CDSP directly at (888)
300-6237. Failure to use the CDSP may
affect your rights and remedies under
California’s “Lemon Laws.”
Limitations
The performance of necessary repairs and
adjustments is the exclusive remedy under
these warranties or any implied warranties.
Toyota does not authorize any person to
create for it any other obligation or liability
in connection with this vehicle.
Any implied warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited to the duration of these written
warranties. Some states do not allow
restrictions on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so this limitation may not
apply to you.
Your Rights Under State Law
These warranties give you specific legal
rights. You may also have other rights that
vary from state to state.
General Warranty Provisions
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WARRANTY COVERAGE AT A GLANCE
Specic components may have longer coverage under terms of the Powert\
rain Warranty.
Also applies to Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington vehicles equipped with a California CertiedEmission Control System.Vehicles covered by this warranty are also covered by the Federal Emissio\
n Control Warranty.
General Warranty Provisions
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WHAT IS COVERED AND
HOW LONG
Basic Warranty
This warranty covers repairs and
adjustments needed to correct defects in
materials or workmanship of any part
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 36 months or
36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, with
the exception of wheel alignment and
wheel balancing, which are covered for
12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever
occurs first.
Hybrid System Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of the components listed
here and supplied by Toyota, subject to
the exceptions indicated under “What Is
Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
Battery control module (battery voltage
sensor)
Hybrid battery
Hybrid control module (power
management control module)
Inverter with converter
Coverage is for 96 months or
100,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Powertrain Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any component listed
below and in the next column and
supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal
parts, timing gears and gaskets, timing
chain/belt and cover, valve covers, oil pan,
oil pump, engine mounts, engine control
computer, water pump, fuel pump, seals
and gaskets.
Transaxle/Motor/Generator
Case and all internal parts, transaxle
mounts, seals and gaskets.
Front-Wheel-Drive System
Final drive housing and all internal parts,
axle shafts, drive shafts, constant velocity
joints, front hub and bearings, seals and
gaskets.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Restraint Systems Warranty
This warranty covers repairs needed to
correct defects in materials or
workmanship of any seatbelt or air bag
system supplied by Toyota, subject to the
exceptions indicated under “What Is Not
Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months or
60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For vehicles sold and registered in the
state of Kansas, the warranty for seatbelts
and related components is 10 years,
regardless of mileage.
Corrosion Perforation Warranty
This warranty covers repair or replacement
of any original body panel that develops
perforation from corrosion (rust-through),
subject to the exceptions indicated under
“What Is Not Covered” on pages 14-15.
Coverage is for 60 months, regardless of
mileage.
For information on how to protect your
vehicle from corrosion, refer to sections
related to maintenance and care in the
Owner’s Manual.
Towing
When your vehicle is inoperable due to
failure of a warranted part, towing service
to the nearest authorized Toyota dealership
is covered.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
This warranty does not cover damage or
failures resulting directly or indirectly from
any of the following:
Fire, accidents or theft
Abuse or negligence
Misuse - for example, racing or
overloading
Improper repairs
Alteration or tampering, including
installation of non-Genuine Toyota
Accessories
Lack of or improper maintenance,
including use of fluids and fuel other
than those specified in the
Owner’s
Manual
Installation of non-Genuine Toyota Parts
Airborne chemicals, tree sap, road
debris (including stone chips), rail dust,
salt, hail, floods, wind storms, lightning
and other environmental conditions
Water contamination
This warranty also does not cover the
following:
Tires
Tires are covered by a separate warranty
provided by the tire manufacturer. See
page 29.
Normal Wear and Tear
Noise, vibration, cosmetic conditions and
other deterioration caused by normal wear
and tear.
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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