air conditioning TOYOTA AVALON 2019 (in English) Owner's Manual

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 360
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 363
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 366
General maintenance........ 368
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 372
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 373
Hood ................................. 375
Positioning a floor jack ...... 376
Engine compartment ......... 377
Tires .................................. 387
Tire inflation pressure ....... 401
Wheels .............................. 404
Air conditioning filter.......... 406
Electronic key battery........ 408
Checking and replacing fuses ................ 410
Light bulbs......................... 413

4066-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the glove box cover
inside the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.Unlock the filter cover.
Move the filter cover in the
direction of the arrow, and
then pull it out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
There may be foreign objects on
top of the air conditioning filter.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must b e changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4076-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter from the filter case and
replace it with a new one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter and the filter case should be
pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to th e maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, earl y replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the ven ts decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
■ Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When fragrances are placed in your vehicle, the deodorizing eff ect may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace t he air condi-
tioning filter.
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NOTICE
■ When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.
■ To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion of arrow to release the fitting, pay
attention not to apply excessive force to
the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be
damaged.

4217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
●Fluid leaks un der the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning a fter use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points high er
than normal
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumb ling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one s ide when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touch es
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the followi ng symptoms, your vehicle proba -
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4597-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks. Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine c oolant temperature gauge (P. 82)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ( For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the mult i-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines
on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the engine and turn the ai r conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fan operates and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fan operates when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fan is operating by checking the fan
sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air conditioning
system on and off repeatedly. (The fan may not operate in freez ing tem-
peratures.)
If the fan is not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan is operating:
Have the vehicle ins pected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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4858-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

4978-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (P. 251)
■RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ( P. 2 5 1 )
■Driving mode select switches ( P. 295)
*: If equipped
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Automatic air c onditioning system ( P. 310)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Outside rear view mirror
indicator brightnessBrightDim—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Buzzer volume21 to 3—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Powertrain control in
customized mode
*NormalPowerO—Eco
Chassis control in cus-
tomized mode
*NormalSportO—
Air conditioning opera-
tion in customized
mode
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NormalEcoO—
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionAutoManualOO
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519Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 310Air conditioning filter ............. 406
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 310
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 299
Warning light ......................... 424
Adaptive Variable Suspension System .............. 300
Air conditioning filter .............. 406
Air conditioning
system .................................... 310 Air conditioning filter ............. 406
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 310 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 airbag instructions for Canadian owners ............... 505
SRS airbags ........................... 34
SRS warning light ................. 424
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alarm .......................................... 72
Ambient lights.......................... 322
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system)................ 125
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 299
Warning light ......................... 424
Approach warning ................... 246
Armrest ..................................... 343
Assist grips .............................. 343
Audio/visual system
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Automatic air conditioning system ............. 310 Air conditioning filter ............. 406
Automatic High Beam ............. 196
Automatic light control
system .................................... 192
Automatic transmission.......... 179
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 183
Paddle shift switches ............ 181
S mode ................................. 180
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 327 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 413
Battery ...................................... 384 Battery checking ................... 384
If the battery is discharged ... 455
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 305
Replacing.............................. 457
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 251 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 255
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 257
Bottle holders .......................... 325
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 190
Fluid ...................................... 472
Parking brake ....................... 186
Warning light......................... 423
Brake assist ............................. 299
Brake Hold ............................... 190 Warning light......................... 425
Brake override system ............ 161
Break-in tips ............................ 161
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 322
Instrument panel light control .................................. 83
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 251 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 255
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 257
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