fuel TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information for children ........................ 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
Installing child restraints ........................... 58
Exhaust gas precautions ....................... 68
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 69
Alarm ................................... 72 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights andindicators ........................... 76
Gauges and meters ............. 82
Multi-information display ............................... 85
Head-up display................. 100
Fuel consumption information....................... 107
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster

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3-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors................................. 115
Trunk ................................. 121
Smart key system.............. 125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 132
Rear seats ......................... 134
Driving position memory ........................... 136
Head restraints .................. 141
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 143
Inside rear view mirror....... 145
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 147
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 150
Moon roof .......................... 154 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ............ 168
Vehicle load limits .............. 171
Trailer towing ..................... 172
Dinghy towing .................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............................. 174
Automatic transmission .................... 179
Turn signal lever ................ 185
Parking brake .................... 186
Brake Hold ......................... 190
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 192
Automatic High Beam ........ 196
Windshield wipers and washer ...................... 200
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 204
3Operation of each
component4Driving

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 416
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 417
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 418
If you think something is wrong........................... 421
Fuel pump shut off system........................ 422
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 423
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 433
If you have a flat tire .......... 438
If the engine will not start ..................... 450
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 452
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 455
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 462 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 466
Fuel information ................. 475
Tire information.................. 478
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 491
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 499
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 502
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 503
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 505
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners

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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations fo r equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you ma y hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehic le could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle afte r turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 200
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 387
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 387
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 438
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 469
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Front turn signal lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185, 192
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Front turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Daytime running lights/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Front turn signal lights/cornering lights . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185, 192
Side turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Rear turn signal lights/r ear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185, 192
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
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(Replacing method: P. 413, Watts: P. 474)
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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 300
Heated steering wheel
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Trunk opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Camera switch
*1, 2
“ODO/TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 86
Instrument panel light control s witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 83
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 295
Brake hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 190
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Instrument cluster2
2. Instrument clusterWarning lights andindicators .......................... 76
Gauges and meters ............ 82
Multi-information display............................... 85
Head-up display ................ 100
Fuel consumption information ...................... 107

782. Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*5: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*2
(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 425)
*5Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 426)
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Slip indicator ( P. 426)*1Master warning light
(P. 426)
Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 426)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 427)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 426)

822. Instrument cluster
The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target region.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Shift position (P. 1 7 9 )
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperat ure indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data ( P. 85)
Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction ( P. 433)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer and trip meter P. 9 7 )
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Gauges and meters
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Instrument cluster
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Driving information ( P. 8 8 )
Select to display the following:
• Speedometer/driving range
• Fuel consumption
• Eco Driving Indicator/driving range
Driving assist sys tem information
Select to perform the following:
Display the operational status of the following systems:
• Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ( P. 238)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ( P. 228)
Display the following navigation system-linked information (if equipped):
• Route guidance
• Compass display (heading-up display)
Audio system-linked display
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the multi-infor-
mation display using the meter control switches.
Vehicle information
Select to perform the following:
Display the following information: • Tire inflation pressure ( P. 388)
Enable/Disable the following systems: • Parking assist (Intuitive parking assist) (if equipped) ( P. 266)
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) function ( P. 251)
• RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function ( P. 251)
These functions can also be enabled/disabled on .
Settings display ( P. 9 1 )
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Warning message display ( P. 433)
Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected.
Menu icons