2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID instrument panel

3916-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
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• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substances
such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and cleaner that
contains alcohol
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 236)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

5038-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Cer-
tification Label.
■Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Vehicle identification

545Alphabetical index
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 445
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 411
Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 487
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 333
Replacing .............................. 491
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 276
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake
Brake Hold ............................ 216
Fluid ...................................... 507
Parking brake........................ 212
Warning light ......................... 455
Brake assist ............................. 323
Brake Hold................................ 216
Warning light ......................... 457
Brake override system ............ 183
Break-in tips ............................ 184
Brightness control
Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light
control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 276
Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 280
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 283Care
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 387
Cargo capacity......................... 193
Cargo net.................................. 361
Chains ...................................... 334
Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 64
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 55
Infant seats, installation .......... 61
Installing CRS
with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 61
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 65
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

550Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 398
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar) ..................................... 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Identification
Engine................................... 503
Vehicle .................................. 503
Ignition switch
(power switch) ....................... 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 354
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar .................................. 311
Items to initialize ................... 535
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 416
Inside rear view mirror ............ 168
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS)............................. 300
Warning light ......................... 457
Warning messages ............... 311
Interior lights............................ 352
Switch ................................... 353
Intuitive parking assist............ 292
Jack
Positioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 471
Jack handle .............................. 471
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 178
Power window....................... 173Keyless entry
Smart key system ......... 138, 144
Wireless remote
control ........................ 138, 145
Keys .......................................... 134
Battery-saving function ......... 150
Electronic key ....................... 134
Engine switch ....................... 196
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 484
If you lose your keys ..... 135, 137
Key number plate ................. 134
Keyless entry ........................ 134
Mechanical key ..................... 135
Power switch ........................ 196
Replacing the battery............ 439
Warning buzzer .................... 149
Wireless remote control ........ 134
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 252
Language (multi-
information display).............. 116
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ........... 252
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 401
Hood lock release lever ........ 401
Internal trunk release lever ... 146
Shift lever.............................. 205
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 166
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wiper lever ........................... 226
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs ............ 445
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551Alphabetical index
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 445
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 222
Cornering lights..................... 219
Daytime running light
system ................................ 219
Door courtesy lights .............. 352
Headlight switch.................... 218
Illuminated entry system ....... 354
Interior lights ......................... 353
Interior lights list .................... 352
Personal lights ...................... 353
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Trunk light ............................. 145
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Vanity lights .......................... 362
Wattage ................................ 509
Welcome lighting .................. 221
Load capacity........................... 193
Lock steering column ............. 199
Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 399
General maintenance ........... 394
Maintenance data ................. 502
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 392
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required........................... 393
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 456
Master warning light................ 458
Memory recall function ........... 162Meter
Head-up display.................... 121
Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 99
Meters..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Settings................................. 111
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning messages ............... 465
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 168
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 343
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 170
Vanity mirrors ....................... 362
Moon roof ................................. 177
Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................ 178
Jam protection function ........ 178
Operation .............................. 177
Multi-information display........ 102
Driving information................ 106
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
Language.............................. 116
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 258
Outside temperature ............... 98
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 245
Settings................................. 111
Suggestion function .............. 118
Warning messages ............... 465
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