tow TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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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

16Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 174
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . . . . . P. 174
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 418
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . P. 82
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 76
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 423
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 85
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 85
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4331
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371-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their se at belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the se at belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advi ses:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reach ing the ped-
als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, si mply by
reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a f irm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, whil e
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view
of the instrument panel controls.

391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

1273-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi lizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, pre venting the
smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 452)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by th e following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wirele ss commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of yo ur vehicle, or
a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
● When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio wa ves are
emitted.
Press twice while pressing and hold-
ing . Confirm that the electronic key
indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

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Operation of each component
3-4. Adjusting the st eering wheel and mirrors
Manual type
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.
Power type
Operating the switch moves the steering wheel in the following direc-
tions:
Up
Down
Toward the driver
Away from the driver
Steering wheel
Adjustment procedure
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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

1684-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400  750 (5150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle.
(  P. 171)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
vehicle is not desig ned for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

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.