2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID instrument panel

4136-1. 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-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substan ces
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 clean er 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. 240)
■ 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 .

5258-1. 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 you r
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

567Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 467
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 433 Battery checking ................... 433
If the battery is discharged.... 510
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 354
Replacing .............................. 514
Battery (traction battery)........... 79
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 297 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function ............................... 304
Bottle holders .......................... 379
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 220
Fluid ...................................... 529
Parking brake........................ 216
Warning light ......................... 478
Brake assist ............................. 344
Brake Hold................................ 220 Warning light ......................... 480
Brake override system ............ 187
Break-in tips ............................ 188
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 376
Instrument panel light control................................... 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 297 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 301
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 304 Care
Exterior ................................. 408
Interior .................................. 411
Seat belts.............................. 412
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 409
Cargo capacity......................... 197
Cargo net.................................. 383
Chains ...................................... 355
Child restraint system............... 54
Booster seats, definition ......... 55
Booster seats, installation....... 64
Convertible seats, definition ... 55
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 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”.

573Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 420
ICS (Intelligent Clearance Sonar) ..................................... 321 Warning light ......................... 481
Warning messages ............... 332
Identification Engine................................... 525
Vehicle .................................. 525
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 200
Illuminated entry system ........ 376
Immobilizer system ................... 86
Indicators ................................... 95
Initialization Intelligent Clearance Sonar .................................. 332
Items to initialize ................... 557
Tire pressure warning system ... ............... 438
Inside rear view mirror ............ 172
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 99
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS)............................. 321 Warning light ......................... 481
Warning messages ............... 332
Interior lights............................ 374 Switch ................................... 375
Intuitive parking assist............ 313 Jack
Positioning the jack............... 424
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 494
Jack handle .............................. 494
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 182
Power window ...................... 177
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 142, 148
Wireless remote control ........................ 142, 149
Keys .......................................... 138 Battery-saving function ......... 154
Electronic key ....................... 138
Engine switch ....................... 200
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 507
If you lose your keys ..... 139, 141
Key number plate ................. 138
Keyless entry ........................ 138
Mechanical key ..................... 139
Power switch ........................ 200
Replacing the battery............ 461
Warning buzzer .................... 153
Wireless remote control ........ 138
Knee airbags .............................. 34
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574Alphabetical index
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ...... 261
Language (multi- information display) .............. 118
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 423
Hood lock release lever ........ 423
Internal trunk release lever ... 150
Shift lever .............................. 209
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 170
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Wiper lever............................ 230
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 222
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 467
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 226
Cornering lights..................... 223
Daytime running light system ......... ....................... 223
Door courtesy lights .............. 374
Headlight switch.................... 222
Illuminated entry system ....... 376
Interior lights ......................... 375
Interior lights list .................... 374
Personal lights ...................... 375
Replacing light bulbs............. 467
Trunk light ............................. 149
Turn signal lever ................... 215
Vanity lights .......................... 384
Wattage ................................ 531
Welcome lighting .................. 225
Load capacity........................... 197
Lock steering column ............. 203
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 261 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 421
General maintenance ........... 416
Maintenance data ................. 524
Maintenance requirements ...................... 414
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 415
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 479
Master warning light ............... 481
Memory recall function ........... 166
Meter
Head-up display.................... 123
Indicators ................................ 95
Instrument panel light control .................................. 99
Meters..................................... 98
Multi-information display ....... 102
Settings................................. 111
Warning lights ......................... 93
Warning messages ............... 488
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 172
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 365
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 174
Vanity mirrors ....................... 384
Moon roof ................................. 181 Door lock linked moon roof operation ............................ 182
Jam protection function ........ 182
Operation .............................. 181
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