towing TOYOTA AVALON 2022 Owner's Manual

4527-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire
strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn the engine switch off.
NOTICE
■ Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
2WD models
AWD models
Using a flatbed truck

4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.
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2WD modelsAWD models
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

558Alphabetical index
Daytime running light system .................................... 206
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...... 344
Rear window ......................... 344
Windshield ............................ 344
Dimensions .............................. 498
Dinghy towing .......................... 185
Display Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 263
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 252
Multi-information display ......... 93
Warning messages ............... 465
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 352
Wattage ................................ 508
Door lock
Doors .................................... 127
Smart key system ................. 127
Wireless remote control ........ 127
Doors ........................................ 127 Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 130
Door lock............................... 129
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Rear door child-protector ...... 130
Side doors............................. 127
Side windows ........................ 162 Drive-Start Control .................. 173
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 173
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 459
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 148
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 174
Correct posture ....................... 28
Driving mode select switches ............................. 324
Procedures ........................... 172
Winter drive tips .................... 336
Driving information ................... 97
Driving position memory ........ 148 Memory recall function ......... 151
Power easy access system .......... ...................... 148
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 173 Sudden start restraint control ................................ 173
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 263
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568Alphabetical index
Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lightsLight switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Tire inflation pressure ............. 428 Maintenance data ................. 506
Warning light ......................... 459
Tire information ....................... 512 Glossary................................ 519
Size ....................................... 515
Tire identification number ..... 514
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 517
Tire pressure warning system Initializing .............................. 416
Installing tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters......................... 416
Registering ID codes ............ 417
Warning light ......................... 459 Tires .......................................... 414
Chains .................................. 337
Checking............................... 414
Glossary ............................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 470
Inflation pressure .................. 506
Replacing.............................. 470
Rotating tires ........................ 414
Size....................................... 506
Snow tires ............................. 338
Spare tire .............................. 470
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 415
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 517
Warning light......................... 459
Tools ......................................... 471
Top tether strap ......................... 67
Total load capacity .................. 183
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 185
Emergency towing ................ 448
Trailer towing ........................ 184
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569Alphabetical index
Toyota parking assist monitor
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 220 Automatic High Beam ........... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 263
LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist)................................. 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 258
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 328
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 328
Trailer towing .......................... 184
Transmission Automatic transmission......... 191
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 324
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Trip information ....................... 118
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk......................................... 133 Cargo net .............................. 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Internal trunk release lever ... 134
Smart key system ................. 133
Trunk light ............................. 134
Trunk opener ........................ 133
Wireless remote control ........ 133 Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 134
Wattage ................................ 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................... 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
USB charging port................... 364
Vanity lights ............................. 362 Wattage ................................ 508
Vanity mirrors .......................... 362 Vanity lights .......................... 362
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 499
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 328
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 328
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