power steering TOYOTA AVALON 2021 (in English) Owner's Manual

4998-1. 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
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

5098-2. Customization
8
Vehicle specifications
■Power windows and moon roof* (P. 160, 164)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* (P. 164)
*: If equipped
■
Driving position memory* (P. 146)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Mechanical key linked
operationOffOn—O
Wireless remote control
linked operationOffOn (open only)—O
Wireless remote control
linked operation signal
(buzzer)
OnOff—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Linked operation of com-
ponents when mechani-
cal key is used (open
only)
Slide onlyTilt only—O
Linked operation of com-
ponents when wireless
remote control is used
Slide onlyTilt only—O
12
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Selecting doors linked to
the memory recall func-
tion
Driver’s doorAll doors—O
Driver’s seat movement
when exiting the vehicleStandardOffOOPartial
Steering wheel move-
mentTilt onlyTelescopic only
OO
Tilt & telescopic
Off
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531What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 184)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 186)
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●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 186)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 464)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 466)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (P. 193)
●It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 186)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 160)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (P. 186)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically

535Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 55
Airbag precautions .................. 39
Battery precautions ....... 392, 470
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 60
Moon roof precautions .......... 167
Power window lock switch .... 160
Power window precautions ... 163
Rear door child-protectors .... 128
Removed electronic key
battery precautions ............. 416
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions........ 329
Trunk precautions ................. 133
Child-protectors....................... 128
Cleaning ........................... 366, 369
Exterior ................................. 366
Interior................................... 369
Seat belts .............................. 370
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 367
Coat hooks ............................... 356
Condenser ................................ 389
Connected Services
*
Console box ............................. 336
Consumption
screen............................... 97, 116
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Cooling system ........................ 388
Engine overheating ............... 471
Cornering lights ....................... 203
Cruise control
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247Cup holders ............................. 338
Curtain shield airbags............... 37
Customizable features ............ 505
Customized mode ................... 305
Daytime running light
system.................................... 204
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 324
Rear window ......................... 324
Windshield ............................ 324
Dimensions .............................. 478
Dinghy towing.......................... 183
Display
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 242
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 444
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 379
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 332
Wattage ................................ 488
Door lock
Doors .................................... 125
Smart key system ................. 125
Wireless remote control ........ 125
Doors ........................................ 125
Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 128
Door lock .............................. 127
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Rear door child-protector ...... 128
Side doors ............................ 125
Side windows........................ 160
Drive-Start Control .................. 171
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
D
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

536Alphabetical index
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 146
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 171
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 305
Procedures ........................... 170
Winter drive tips .................... 317
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 146
Memory recall function.......... 149
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range ............ 247
Eco drive mode ........................ 305
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 107
EDR
(Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Electronic key .......................... 122
Battery-saving function ......... 137
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 463
Replacing the battery ............ 415
Emergency flashers ................ 424Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer
sounds................................ 434
If a warning light turns on ..... 434
If a warning message is
displayed ............................ 444
If the battery is discharged ... 466
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 463
If the engine will not start ...... 461
If the vehicle is trapped in
rising water ......................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
If you lose your keys ..... 123, 124
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 432
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 425
If your vehicle needs to be
towed.................................. 427
If your vehicle overheats....... 471
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 185
Compartment ........................ 383
Engine switch ....................... 184
Hood ..................................... 381
How to start the engine......... 184
Identification number ............ 480
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 425
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 184
Overheating .......................... 471
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537Alphabetical index
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 483
Checking ............................... 388
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 481
Checking ............................... 385
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 317
Engine switch .......................... 184
Enhanced VSC ......................... 309
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 310
Warning light ......................... 436
Event data recorder
(EDR) ........................................ 11Flat tire ..................................... 449
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 484
Brake .................................... 486
Washer ................................. 393
Front interior light ................... 333
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 438
Front personal lights............... 333
Front seat heaters ................... 329
Front seats ............................... 142
Adjustment............................ 142
Cleaning ............................... 369
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 146
Head restraints ..................... 151
Power easy access
system ................................ 146
Seat heaters ......................... 329
Seat ventilators ..................... 329
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421F

541Alphabetical index
Multi-information display .......... 93
Driving information .................. 97
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
Language .............................. 105
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 242
Outside temperature ............... 90
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 230
Settings ................................. 100
Suggestion function .............. 106
Warning messages ............... 444
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle............ 8
Odometer.................................... 90
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 481
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 216
Hood ..................................... 381
Trunk..................................... 131
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 157
Adjusting and folding ............ 157
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 260
Linked mirror function
when reversing ................... 158
Mirror position memory ......... 146
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 324
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 90
Overheating.............................. 471Paddle shift switches .............. 191
Panic mode .............................. 123
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking brake........................... 196
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/
message............................. 199
Warning light......................... 436
Parking lights........................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 226
Warning light......................... 437
Personal lights......................... 333
Power outlet ............................. 343
Power steering
(Electric power steering
system) .................................. 310
Warning light......................... 436
Power windows ....................... 160
Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 162
Jam protection function ........ 160
Operation .............................. 160
Window lock switch .............. 160
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) ...................................... 226
Warning light......................... 437
Premium Audio
*
N
O
P
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

543Alphabetical index
Seats ................................. 142, 144
Adjustment .................... 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 Collision Brake ..... 310
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 204
Automatic High Beam
system ................................ 206
Camera sensor ..................... 219
Inside rear view mirror .......... 156
Intuitive parking assist .......... 276
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 237
Radar sensor ........................ 219
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 189
Automatic transmission......... 189
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 193
S mode ................................. 190Shift lock system ..................... 192
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 202
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Side mirrors ............................. 157
Adjusting and folding ............ 157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 260
Heaters ................................. 324
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Smart key system .................... 135
Antenna location ................... 135
Entry functions .............. 125, 131
Starting the engine ............... 184
Snow tires ................................ 319
Spare tire .................................. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 486
Storage location.................... 450
Spark plug ................................ 483
Specifications .......................... 478
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 ............ 421
Storage feature ........................ 335
Storage precautions................ 335

544Alphabetical index
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
Sun visors ................................ 342
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 165
Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 206
Brake hold switch.................. 200
Cruise control switch............. 247
Door lock switches ................ 127
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 305
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 146
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Engine switch........................ 184
Fuel door opener switch ....... 216
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 357
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 184
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
switch ................................. 241
Light switch ........................... 202
Meter control switches ............ 94
“MOOD” switch ..................... 334
Moon roof switches ............... 164
“ODO/TRIP” switch ................. 95
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 157
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
Parking brake switch............. 196
Power door lock switch ......... 127
Power window switches ........ 160
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 324Seat heater switches ............ 329
Seat ventilators switches ...... 329
“SOS” button........................... 71
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 153
Trunk opener switch ............. 131
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch ................... 253
VSC OFF switch ................... 311
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield wiper and
washer switch..................... 210
Wireless charger switch........ 346
Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Tire inflation pressure............. 408
Maintenance data ................. 486
Warning light......................... 438
Tire information ....................... 492
Glossary ............................... 499
Size....................................... 495
Tire identification number ..... 494
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 497
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................. 396
Installing tire pressure
warning valve and
transmitters ........................ 396
Registering ID codes ............ 397
Warning light......................... 438
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546Alphabetical index
Vanity lights ............................. 342
Wattage ................................ 488
Vanity mirrors .......................... 342
Vanity lights .......................... 342
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 479
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 309
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 309
Warning buzzers
Approach warning ................. 255
Brake system ........................ 434
Downshifting ......................... 192
Electric power steering
system ................................ 436
Intuitive parking assist .......... 279
Lane departure alert
function ............................... 238
Light reminder ....................... 205
Open door ............................. 129
Open hood ............................ 381
Open moon roof .................... 166
Open trunk ............................ 132
Parking brake........................ 436
Pre-collision warning............. 226
Seat belt reminder ................ 438
Vehicle sway warning ........... 239Warning lights ........................... 85
ABS ...................................... 435
Brake hold operated
indicator.............................. 436
Brake Override System ........ 435
Brake system ........................ 434
Charging system................... 434
Drive-Start Control ................ 435
Driver’s seat belt
reminder ............................. 438
Electric power steering ......... 436
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder ...................... 438
High coolant temperature ..... 434
ICS OFF indicator ................. 437
LDA indicator ........................ 436
Low engine oil pressure........ 434
Low fuel level ........................ 437
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 435
Master warning light ............. 438
Parking brake indicator ......... 436
PCS warning light ................. 437
Rear passengers’ seat belt
reminder light ..................... 438
Seat belt reminder light......... 438
Slip indicator ......................... 437
SRS ...................................... 435
Tire pressure ........................ 438
Warning messages.................. 444
Washer ..................................... 210
Checking............................... 393
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 317
Switch ................................... 210
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