TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

1513-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
■When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function o perates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perfo rm the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.
● Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, w ithin 4
seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection func tion activat-
ing, continuously operate the power window switch in the one-to uch closing
direction or one-touch opening direction so that the door windo w can be
opened and closed.
● If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when perfor ming the
above operations, perform the foll owing procedure for function initialization.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is completely opened, continue hold ing the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing th e
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there fo r approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start aga in from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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■Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
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(P. 452)
● The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.
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(P. 115)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. ( P. 73)
■ Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 491)

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Operation of each component
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Opening and closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental op eration,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power win dows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts c aught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recomme nded to use
the window lock switch.( P. 150)
● When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and op erating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to m ake
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any o f their body
parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for c hildren and
other passengers to get caught in the power window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets jamm ed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any pa rt of your
body jammed in the window.
■ Catch protection function
● Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally ac tivate the
catch protection function.
● The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any pa rt of your
body or clothing caught in the window.
● Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
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: Lightly press either side of the moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*: Lightly press either side of themoon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Moon roof
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
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Tilting up and down
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Operation of each component
■The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds afte r the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It can not, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame wh ile the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the su nshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ Door lock linked moon roof operation
●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key .
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(P. 452)
● The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.
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(P. 115)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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■When the moon roof d oes not close normally
Perform the following procedure:
● If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.
*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-
ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
● If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch
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up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” s witch
again.
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The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.
*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 sec ond.
Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.
*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to
be performed again from the beginning.
*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and h old the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and paus e for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.
If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
■ Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roo f is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. ( P. 72)
■ Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 491)
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Operation of each component
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
■Opening the moon roof
● Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.
● Do not sit on top of the moon roof.
■ Opening and closing the moon roof
● The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing ope rations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child , do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and ot her passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.
● When using the wireless remote control
or mechanical key and operating the
moon roof, operate the moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any
of their body parts caught in the moon
roof. Also, do not let a child operate
moon roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get
caught in the moon roof.

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving 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 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 208
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 216
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 228
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 238
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 251
• BSM function ................ 255
• RCTA function .............. 257
Rear Camera Detection function ........................... 262
Intuitive parking assist....... 266
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 274
Driving mode select switches .......................... 295
Driving assist systems ...... 299
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 305

1604-1. Before driving
P. 1 7 4
With the brake pedal depressed , shift the shift lever to D.
(  P. 179)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 1 8 7 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. ( P. 179)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 186), and shift the shift lever to P ( P.
179).
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lev er to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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