2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID AUX

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 360
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 371
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 374
• Interior light ................... 375
• Personal lights .............. 375
• Ambient lights ............... 376
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 377
• Glove box...................... 378
• Console box .................. 378
• Bottle holders ................ 379
• Cup holders .................. 380
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 381
• Open tray ...................... 382
Trunk features ................... 383
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 384
• Sun visors ..................... 384
• Vanity mirrors................ 384
• Power outlet .................. 385
• USB charging ports....... 386
• Wireless charger ........... 388
• Armrest ......................... 397
• Assist grips ................... 397
• Coat hooks.................... 398
Garage door opener .......... 399 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 408
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 411
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 414
General maintenance ........ 416
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 420
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 421
Hood .................................. 423
Positioning a floor jack....... 424
Engine compartment ......... 425
12-volt battery .................... 433
Tires................................... 437
Tire inflation pressure ........ 449
Wheels............................... 452
Air conditioning filter .......... 454
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent and
filter.................................. 456
Electronic key battery ........ 461
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 464
Light bulbs ......................... 467
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 360
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 371
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 374
• Interior light ................... 375
• Personal lights .............. 375
• Ambient lights ............... 376
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 377
• Glove box...................... 378
• Console box .................. 378
• Bottle holders ................ 379
• Cup holders .................. 380
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 381
• Open tray ...................... 382
Trunk features ................... 383 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 384
• Sun visors ..................... 384
• Vanity mirrors................ 384
• Power outlet .................. 385
• USB charging ports....... 386
• Wireless charger ........... 388
• Armrest ......................... 397
• Assist grips ................... 397
• Coat hooks.................... 398
Garage door opener.......... 399

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Interior features
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 381)
Glove box ( P. 378)
Bottle holders/door pockets ( P. 379) Cup holders (
P. 380)
Console box ( P. 378)
Auxiliary box/open tray ( P. 381, 382)
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 c ontact
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 r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep 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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3815-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)
Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)Type B
Push the lid. Pull the armrest down.
Ty p e C
Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to relea se the lock and the tray will aut omati-
cally close.
The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

3825-3. Using the storage features
■When using wireless charger (if equipped)
P. 388
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■When opening or closing the tray (type C)
● To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while sm all items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.
● To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.
● When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.
Open tray
WARNING
Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.

4236-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
■Open hood warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fully closed.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hoo d.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious inj u r y.

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Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 360Air conditioning filter ............. 454
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 360
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 344
Warning light ......................... 479
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ..................................... 76
AGC (Auto glide control) ........ 343
Air conditioning filter .............. 454
Air conditioning system .................................... 360
Air conditioning filter ............. 454
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 360
S-FLOW mode ...................... 363
Airbags ....................................... 34 Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag preca utions for
your child .............................. 37
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 40
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 42
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34
SRS warning light ................. 479 Alarm .......................................... 88
Ambient lights ......................... 376
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 152
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 344
Warning light......................... 479
Approach warning ................... 290
Armrest..................................... 397
Assist grips .............................. 397
Audio Plus
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Audio/visual system*
Auto glide control (AGC) ........ 343
Automatic air conditioning system ............. 360
Air conditioning filter ............. 454
Automatic High Beam ............. 226
Automatic light control system.................................... 222
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 381
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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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