2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID glove box

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 354
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener .......... 3776-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 386
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 389
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 392
General maintenance ........ 394
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 398
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 399
Hood .................................. 401
Positioning a floor jack....... 402
Engine compartment ......... 403
12-volt battery .................... 411
Tires................................... 415
Tire inflation pressure ........ 427
Wheels............................... 430
Air conditioning filter .......... 432
Cleaning the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
air intake vent and
filter.................................. 434
Electronic key battery ........ 439
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 442
Light bulbs ......................... 445
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

1523-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to
the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,
or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
power switch modes are changed.
●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
●Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
●The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.
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●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
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• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system. (P. 150)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

1874-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is in any position other than P or N, the vehicle may accel-
erate suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
●In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY” indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
●If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
●Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and
plastic material of glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the
interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s
electrical components.
●Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when
luggage is loaded or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
●Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehi-
cle.

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 3545-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener.......... 377

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Interior features
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 3 5 9 )
Glove box (P. 3 5 6 )
Bottle holders/door pockets
(P. 3 5 7 )Cup holders (P. 358)
Console box (P. 356)
Auxiliary box/open tray
(P. 359, 360)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.
●When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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3565-3. Using the storage features
Push the button to open the glove
box.
The glove box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode.
Push the knob.
■Console box tray
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
Glove box
Console box
The tray can be removed.

4326-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the power switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover
inside the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.
Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the
direction of the arrow, and
then pull it out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
There may be foreign objects on
top of the air conditioning filter.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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549Alphabetical index
Garage door opener ................ 377
Gauges ....................................... 98
Glove box ................................. 356
Grocery bag hooks .................. 361
Head restraints ........................ 164
Head-up display ....................... 121
Headlights ................................ 218
Automatic High Beam ........... 222
Light switch ........................... 218
Replacing light bulbs............. 445
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination .......... 220
Heated steering wheel............. 349
Heaters
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 338
Outside rear view mirrors...... 343
Seat heaters ......................... 349
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 445
High voltage components......... 79
Hill-start assist control............ 323
Hood ......................................... 401
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 376
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 167
HUD (Head-up display)............ 121
Hybrid battery
(traction battery)...................... 79
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air
intake vent ....................... 80, 434Hybrid system............................ 75
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System ................................. 76
Emergency shut off system .... 80
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........... 128
EV drive mode ...................... 202
High voltage components ....... 79
Hybrid System Indicator ....... 100
Hybrid system precautions ..... 79
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 330
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 482
Overheating .......................... 494
Power (ignition) switch.......... 196
Starting the hybrid system .... 196
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 100
Hybrid transmission................ 205
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 208
S mode ................................. 207
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