fold seats TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

1343-3. 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

1353-3. 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. 30)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console 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 seat back.
● 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 dam age the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

1704-1. 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, a s
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 des igned 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 vehic le 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.

529Alphabetical index
Paddle shift switches .............. 181
Panic mode .............................. 113
Panoramic view monitor
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Parking brake ........................... 186Parking brake engaged warning buzzer/
message ............................. 189
Warning light ......................... 425
Parking lights ........................... 192 Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs............. 413
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 216
Warning light ......................... 425
Personal lights ......................... 321
Power outlet ............................. 331
Power steering (Electric power steering
system)................................... 300 Warning light ......................... 425
Power windows........................ 150 Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 152
Jam protection function......... 150
Operation .............................. 150
Window lock switch............... 150
Pre-Collision System (PCS) ...................................... 216
Warning light ......................... 425 Radar cruise control
(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 238
Radiator .................................... 382
Rear Camera Detection Function ................................. 262
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 257
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ............................. 276
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 426
Rear personal lights ................ 321
Rear seat heaters .................... 317
Rear seats Folding down ........................ 134
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 145
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 147
Rear window defogger ............ 312
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

531Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 132, 134Adjustment .................... 132, 134
Adjustment precautions ................. 133, 135
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 61
Cleaning................................ 363
Driving position memory ....... 136
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 134
Front seat heaters................. 317
Head restraints ..................... 141
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Rear seat heaters ................. 317
Seat ventilators ..................... 317
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 299
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 194
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 196
Camera sensor ..................... 210
Inside rear view mirror .......... 146
Intuitive parking assist .......... 266
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 228
Radar sensor ........................ 210
Service reminder indicators ................................. 76
Shift lever ................................. 179 Automatic transmission......... 179
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 183
S mode ................................. 180
Shift lock system ..................... 182
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 192 Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs............. 413 Side mirrors ............................. 147
Adjusting and folding ............ 147
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 251
Heaters ................................. 312
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Smart key system .................... 125 Antenna location ................... 125
Entry functions .............. 115, 121
Starting the engine ............... 174
Snow tires ................................ 307
Spare tire .................................. 438 Inflation pressure .................. 472
Storage location.................... 439
Spark plug ................................ 470
Specifications .......................... 466
Speedometer.............................. 82
Sport mode .............................. 295
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 176
Steering wheel ......................... 143
Adjustment............................ 143
Heated steering wheel .......... 317
Meter control switches ............ 86
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 136
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Storage feature ........................ 323
Storage precautions................ 323
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 462
Sun visors ................................ 330
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 155
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.