TOYOTA AVALON 2013 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

481What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the
spare tire. (P. 399)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt,
or snow. (P. 425)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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A/C ............................................ 238Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Automatic air conditioning system ......... ....................... 238
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 388
Air conditioning filter .............. 348
Air conditioning system.......... 238 Air conditioning filter ............. 348
Air conditioning system ......... 238
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 36
Airbag warning light .............. 388
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 44
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 36
SRS airbags............................ 34 Alarm .......................................... 68
Alarm ...................................... 68
Warning buzzer .................... 387
Anchor brackets ........................ 55
Antennas (smart key system) ................. 93
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 211
Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 388
Approach warning (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 200
Armrest..................................... 277
Armrest door............................ 280
Assist grip ................................ 282
Audio input .............................. 253
Audio system ........................... 249 Audio input............................ 253
AUX port/USB port ............... 253
USB memory ........................ 253
Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 170
Automatic high beam .............. 172
Automatic light control
system.................................... 168
Automatic transmission ......... 161 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
Paddle shift switches ............ 162
S mode ................................. 162
AUX port ................................... 253
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 261
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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs............. 373
Wattage ................................ 436
Battery ...................................... 330
Battery checking ................... 330
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 418
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 232
Warning light ......................... 388
Brake Fluid ...................................... 329
Parking brake........................ 166
Warning light ......................... 387
Brake assist ............................. 211
Break-in tips ............................. 140
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 79
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 223 Care .................................. 302, 306
Aluminum wheels ................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior .................................. 306
Seat belts.............................. 307
Cargo capacity......................... 152
Cargo net.................................. 266
Chains ...................................... 234
Child restraint system............... 51 Booster seats, definition ......... 52
Booster seats, installation....... 61
Convertible seats, definition ... 52
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 58
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 44
Infant seats, definition............. 52
Infant seats, installation .......... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 56
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 58
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 62
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Child safety ................................ 50Airbag precautions .................. 36
Battery precautions ....... 331, 421
Child restraint system ............. 51
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 55
Moon roof precautions .......... 136
Power window lock switch .... 130
Power window precautions ... 132
Rear door child-protectors .... 110
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 351
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 54
Seat heater precautions........ 276
Trunk precautions ................. 114
Child-protectors....................... 110
Cleaning ........................... 302, 306 Aluminum wheels.................. 303
Exterior ................................. 302
Interior................................... 306
Seat belts .............................. 307
Clock ......................................... 269
Coat hooks ............................... 281
Compass .................................. 296
Condenser ................................ 328
Console box ............................. 259
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 422
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 194
Cup holders.............................. 260
Curtain shield airbags ............... 34
Customizable features ............ 453 Daytime running light
system.................................... 170
Defogger Front windshield ................... 243
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 248
Rear window ......................... 248
Dimension ................................ 428
Dinghy towing.......................... 154
Display Cruise control ....................... 190
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 194
Multi-information display ......... 80
Trip information....................... 81
Warning message................. 398
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 316
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 436
Doors ........................................ 109
Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 111
Door glasses......................... 130
Door lock .............................. 109
Open door warning buzzer ..... 95
Open door warning light ....... 390
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear door child-protector ...... 110
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 118
Driving ...................................... 138 Break-in tips.......................... 140
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 209
Procedures ........................... 138
Winter drive tips .................... 232
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 194D

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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 88 Battery-saving function ........... 99
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 415
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Emergency, in case of
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 114
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 412
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 418
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 387
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 387
If the warning message is displayed......................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .............................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 422 Emergency flashers ................ 380
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 156
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine......... 155
Identification number ............ 429
If the engine will not start ...... 412
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 155
Overheating .......................... 422
Engine coolant......................... 326 Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 430
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine switch .......................... 155
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Flat tire...................................... 399
Floor mats .................................. 24
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 433
Brake .................................... 434
Washer ................................. 333
Fog lights ................................. 177
Replacing light bulbs............. 366
Switch ................................... 177
Wattage ................................ 436
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 44
Front personal lights ............... 255
Front seats ............................... 116
Adjustment ............................ 116
Cleaning................................ 306
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 118
Head restraints ..................... 121
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 117
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Seat position memory ........... 118
Seat ventilators ..................... 274
Front side marker lights.......... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs............. 375 Front turn signal lights ........... 165
Replacing light bulbs ............ 369
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
Fuel ........................................... 430
Capacity................................ 430
Fuel gauge.............................. 77
Fuel pump shut off system ... 386
Information............................ 437
Refueling .............................. 185
Type.............................. 185, 430
Warning light......................... 390
Fuel filler door ......................... 185 If the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 188
Refueling .............................. 185
Fuel pump shut off system..... 386
Fuses ........................................ 352
Garage door opener ................ 283
Gauges ....................................... 77
Glove box ................................. 258
Grocery bag hooks.................. 266
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Head restraints ........................ 121
Headlights ................................ 168Automatic high beam ............ 172
Discharge headlights precautions ......................... 378
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ................... 364, 365, 375
Wattage ................................ 436
Heaters
Air conditioning system ......... 238
Seat heaters ......................... 274
Outside rear view mirrors...... 248
Horn .......................................... 167
Hood ......................................... 319
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 281
Grocery bag hooks ............... 266
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24 I/M test ...................................... 315
Identification
Engine .................................. 429
Vehicle .................................. 429
Ignition switch (engine switch) ...................... 155
Illuminated entry system ........ 256
Immobilizer system ................... 66
Indicators ................................... 75
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 310
Tire pressure warning system .... .............. 335
Inside rear view mirror ............ 125
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 79
Interior lights ........................... 254
Jack Positioning a floor jack.......... 320
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 400
Jack handle .............................. 400
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 134
Power windows..................... 131
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Keyless entry ............................. 91Smart key system ................... 91
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Keys ............................................ 88
Battery-saving function ........... 99
Electronic key ......................... 88
Engine switch........................ 155
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 415
Key number plate.................... 88
Keyless entry .................. 91, 106
Mechanical key ....................... 88
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Warning buzzer....................... 95
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Language (multi-information display) ..... 83
LATCH anchors ......................... 56
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 319
Hood lock release lever ........ 319
Internal trunk release lever ... 113
Shift lever .............................. 161
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wiper lever............................ 179 License plate lights ................. 168
Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs ............ 374
Wattage ................................ 436
Lights
Automatic high beam ............ 172
Fog light switch ..................... 177
Headlight switch ................... 168
Illuminated entry system ....... 256
Interior light ........................... 255
Interior lights list.................... 254
Personal lights ...................... 255
Replacing light bulbs ............ 364
Trunk light ............................. 113
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Vanity lights .......................... 268
Wattage ................................ 436
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 364
Wattage ................................ 436
Load capacity .......................... 152
Lock steering column ............. 158
Low profile tire......................... 338
Luggage hook .......................... 266
Luggage net ............................. 266
Luggage security system ....... 113
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 316
General maintenance ........... 311
Maintenance data ................. 428
Maintenance requirements ... 309
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 310
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 388
Master warning light................ 390
Meter ........................................... 77 Indicators ................................ 75
Instrument panel light control................................... 79
Meters ..................................... 77
Multi-information display ......... 80
Warning lights ......................... 73
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 125
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 248
Outside rear view mirrors...... 127
Vanity mirrors........................ 268
Moon roof ................................. 133 Jam protection function......... 134
Operation .............................. 133
Multi-information display .......... 80
Cruise control........................ 190
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 194
Language ................................ 83
Switching the display .............. 81
Trip information ....................... 81
Warning message ................. 398 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 77
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 430
Opener Hood ..................................... 319
Trunk .................................... 112
Outer foot lights ...................... 254
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 127 Adjusting and folding ............ 127
Blind spot monitor ................. 223
Linked mirror function when reversing ................... 128
Mirror position memory ......... 118
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................. 248
Overheating, Engine ............... 422
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Paddle shift switches .............. 162
Parking brake ........................... 166Operation .............................. 166
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 387
Parking lights ........................... 168 Light switch ........................... 168
Replacing light bulbs............. 369
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 216 Function ................................ 216
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Warning light ......................... 389
Personal lights ......................... 255
Power easy access system .... 117
Power outlets ........................... 272
Power steering (Electric Power
Steering system) ................... 211Warning light ......................... 389
Power windows........................ 130
Jam protection function......... 131
Operation .............................. 130
Window lock switch............... 130
Pre-Collision System (PCS) .... 216 Function ................................ 216
PCS OFF switch ................... 217
Warning light ......................... 389 Radar cruise control (dynamic
radar cruise control) ............. 194
Radiator .................................... 328
Rear personal lights ................ 255
Rear seat heaters .................... 275
Rear sunshade......................... 278
Rear turn signal lights ............ 165 Replacing light bulbs ............ 371
Turn signal lever ................... 165
Wattage ................................ 436
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 125
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 127
Rear window defoggers .......... 248
Refueling .................................. 185 Capacity................................ 430
Fuel types ............................. 430
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 188
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 187
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 350
Fuses .................................... 352
Light bulbs ............................ 361
Tires...................................... 399
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 462
Reset the maintenance data ... 310
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