2022 TOYOTA AVALON fold seats

1463-3. Adjusting the seats
Pull the seatback lever in the trunk
for the seatback you wish to fold
down and then fold the seatback
down.
Rear seats
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
Folding down the rear seatbacks

1473-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ When returning the seat t o its original position
● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the sea t belt through
its guide. ( P. 32)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear co nsole box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forwar d and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

1824-1. Before driving
WARNING
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
● Receptacles containing gasoline
● Aerosol cans
■ Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting t he driver or pas-
sengers, possibly causing an accident.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
● To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during brakin g, do not
stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage lo w, as
close to the floor as possible.
● Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
• Tray that has no lid
● Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
● When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be pla ced
directly behind the front seats.
● Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for pas-
sengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fas-
tened.
■ Capacity and distribution
● Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight
rating.
● Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than
the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improp er loading
may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause
death or serious injury.

565Alphabetical index
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 263
Radiator .................................... 409
Rear Camera Detection Function ................................. 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 286
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ............................. 305
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 459
Rear personal lights ................ 353
Rear seat heaters..................... 349
Rear seats Folding down ........................ 146
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Rear window defogger ............ 344
Refueling .................................. 216 Capacity ................................ 500
Fuel types ............................. 500
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 219
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 218
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 435
Fuses .................................... 438
Light bulbs ............................ 441
Tires ...................................... 470 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 536
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 393
Road Sign Assist ..................... 258
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 258
Safety Connect .......................... 71
Seat belt reminder light .......... 459
Seat belts ................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 390
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 459
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 538
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 456
Seat heaters ............................. 349
Seat ventilators........................ 349
Seating capacity ...................... 183
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566Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 144, 146Adjustment .................... 144, 146
Adjustment precautions ................. 145, 147
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 389
Driving position memory ....... 148
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 146
Front seat heaters................. 349
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 329
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 206
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 208
Camera sensor ..................... 221
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 295
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)................................. 243
Radar sensor ........................ 221 Service reminder
indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 191
Automatic transmission ........ 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 195
S mode ................................. 192
Shift lock system ..................... 194
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 204 Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Side mirrors ............................. 159
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 279
Heaters ................................. 344
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Smart key system .................... 137 Antenna location ................... 137
Entry functions .............. 127, 133
Starting the engine ............... 186
Snow tires ................................ 338
Spare tire .................................. 470 Inflation pressure .................. 506
Storage location.................... 471