key TOYOTA AVALON 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 122
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors................................. 125
Trunk ................................. 131
Smart key system.............. 135
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 142
Rear seats ......................... 144
Driving position memory ........................... 146
Head restraints .................. 151
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 153
Inside rear view mirror....... 155
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 157
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 160
Moon roof .......................... 164 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 170
Cargo and luggage ............ 178
Vehicle load limits .............. 181
Trailer towing ..................... 182
Dinghy towing .................... 183
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch...... 184
Automatic transmission ..... 189
Turn signal lever ................ 195
Parking brake .................... 196
Brake Hold ......................... 200
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 202
Automatic High Beam ........ 206
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 210
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 214
3Operation of each
component4Driving

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5-4. Other interior featuresOther interior features ....... 342
• Sun visors ..................... 342
• Vanity mirrors................ 342
• Power outlet .................. 343
• USB charging ports....... 344
• Wireless charger ........... 346
• Armrest ......................... 355
• Assist grips ................... 355
• Coat hooks.................... 356
Garage door opener .......... 357 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 366
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 369
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 372
General maintenance ........ 374
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 378
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 379
Hood .................................. 381
Positioning a floor jack....... 382
Engine compartment ......... 383
Tires................................... 393
Tire inflation pressure ........ 407
Wheels............................... 410
Air conditioning filter .......... 412
Electronic key battery ........ 414
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 416
Light bulbs ......................... 4196Maintenance and care

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 422
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 423
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water...................... 424
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 425
If you think something is wrong .............................. 428
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 429
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 430
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 440
If you have a flat tire .......... 445
If the engine will not start ................................. 457
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 459
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 462
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 466
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 469 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 472
Fuel information ................. 481
Tire information.................. 484
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 497
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 505
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications

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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbag s and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten sioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when unde r the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judg ment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistake s that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid acciden ts.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serio us injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regar ding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by p laying with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

16Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 125
Opening/closing the side windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 459
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131
Opening from inside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131
Opening from outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 131
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 157
Driving position memory
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Defogging the mirrors
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551-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact wit h the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
● Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switc h to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
● Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Safety information for children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi -
cle.
Use a child restraint system app ropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by p laying with
the windows, the moon roof or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to
children.

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For safety and security
1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode to indicate that
the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys ha ve built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis -
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

801-3. Theft deterrent system
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the ala rm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock aga in automatically.)
● The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry funct ion
or wireless remote control.
● The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the entry function or w ireless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
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The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft , make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the a larm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 464)

882. Instrument cluster
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Slip indicator (P. 310)
*2Smart key system indi-
cator (P. 184)
*1, 4VSC OFF indicator
(P. 312)*2“SPORT” indicator
(P. 305)
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“BSM” indicator
(P. 261)*2
(if equipped)
“SPORT S” indicator
(P. 305)
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“RCTA” indicator
(P. 261)*2
(if equipped)
“SPORT S+” indicator
(P. 305)
*6, 7BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(P. 261)*2
(if equipped)
“CUSTOM” indicator
(P. 305)
*1, 8“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(P. 50)*2
“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 305)
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Security indicator
(P. 77, 80)*2, 9
Low outside tempera-
ture indicator ( P. 90)
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(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator (P. 276)