automatic transmission TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 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 .......................... 1644-1. 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
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4Driving
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 .......................... 2144-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 218
PCS
(Pre-Collision System) .... 226
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 237
Dynamic radar cruise
controlwith full-speed
range............................... 247
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 260
• BSM function ................ 264
• RCTA function .............. 267
Rear Camera Detection
function (vehicles with
panoramic view
monitor)........................... 272
Intuitive parking assist....... 276
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS) ..................... 284
Driving mode select
switches .......................... 305
Driving assist systems ...... 309
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 317

1894-2. Driving procedures
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DrivingWhile the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the
brake pedal depressed
*, shift the shift lever while pushing the
shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be
depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift
release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.
Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever

1924-2. Driving procedures
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
●The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
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■S mode
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.
●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because dynamic radar cruise con-
trol with full-speed range will not be canceled.
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●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (
P. 305)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
P. 171
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but-
ton is pushed.

1934-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake pedal is depressed
and the shift release button is pushed, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
■If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even
after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the function.) Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press and hold the shift lock override
button and then push the button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while both
buttons are pressed.
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3756-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal should
move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor?
(P. 486)
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount of free play?
(P. 486)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec-
tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel
spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get
too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Head restraints (adjustable type)• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake operate
normally?
• When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?

4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
●The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck
From the front (2WD models)From the front (AWD models)
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
(P. 196)Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

4357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light (warning buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/Intelligent
Clearance Sonar warning light (warning buzzer)
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When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
• Drive-Start Control is operating;
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
• The Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped) is operat-
ing (P. 284)
Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake
pedal.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4848-1. Specifications
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity.
If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific voltage reading at
68F (20C):12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(When checking the voltage, after turning
the engine switch off, wait for 30 seconds
with the high beam headlights illuminated,
then turn the high beam headlights off and
check the voltage.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
7.8 qt. (7.4 L, 6.5 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

533Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 322
Air conditioning filter ............. 413
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 322
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 309
Warning light ......................... 435
Adaptive Variable
Suspension System .............. 310
Air conditioning filter .............. 413
Air conditioning
system .................................... 322
Air conditioning filter ............. 413
Automatic air
conditioning system ............ 322
Airbags ....................................... 36
Airbag operating conditions .... 45
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 39
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 46
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 42
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 50
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 36
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 44
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side airbag precautions .......... 39Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 46
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 519
SRS airbags ........................... 36
SRS warning light ................. 435
Alarm .......................................... 80
Ambient lights ......................... 334
Anchor brackets ........................ 60
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 135
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 309
Warning light......................... 435
Approach warning ................... 255
Armrest..................................... 355
Assist grips .............................. 355
Audio Plus
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Audio/visual system*
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 322
Air conditioning filter ............. 413
Automatic High Beam ............. 206
Automatic light control
system.................................... 202
Automatic transmission ......... 189
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 193
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
S mode ................................. 190
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 339
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.