fold seats TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

1443-3. 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

1453-3. 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. 32)
■ 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.

1804-1. 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.

534Alphabetical index
Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 248
Radiator .................................... 388
Rear Camera Detection Function ................................. 272
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 267
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ............................. 286
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 433
Rear personal lights ................ 333
Rear seat heaters..................... 329
Rear seats Folding down ........................ 144
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 419
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirrors...... 157
Rear window defogger ............ 324
Refueling .................................. 214 Capacity ................................ 474
Fuel types ............................. 474
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 217
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 216
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 414
Fuses .................................... 416
Light bulbs ............................ 419
Tires ...................................... 445 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 508
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 373
Safety Connect .......................... 71
Seat belt reminder light .......... 433
Seat belts ................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt........................ 370
Emergency Locking Retractor .............................. 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt.......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer.... 433
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 509
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 431
Seat heaters ............................. 329
Seat ventilators........................ 329
Seating capacity ...................... 181
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535Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 142, 144Adjustment .................... 142, 144
Adjustment precautions ................. 143, 145
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 369
Driving position memory ....... 146
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 144
Front seat heaters................. 329
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 310
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 204
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 206
Camera sensor ..................... 220
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 238
Radar sensor ........................ 220
Service reminder indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 189 Automatic transmission......... 189
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 193
S mode ................................. 190 Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Side mirrors ............................. 157 Adjusting and folding ............ 157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 261
Heaters ................................. 324
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Smart key system .................... 135
Antenna location ................... 135
Entry functions .............. 125, 131
Starting the engine ............... 184
Snow tires ................................ 318
Spare tire .................................. 445 Inflation pressure .................. 478
Storage location.................... 446
Spark plug ................................ 476
Specifications .......................... 472
Speedometer.............................. 90
Sport mode .............................. 305
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 186
Steering wheel ......................... 153 Adjustment............................ 153
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Meter control switches ............ 94
Power easy access
system .......... ...................... 146
Stoplights Replacing light bulbs ............ 419
Storage feature ........................ 335
Storage precautions................ 335