seats TOYOTA AVALON 2022 Owner's Guide

1824-1. 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, as
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 designed 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 vehicle 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.

3495-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
: If equipped
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators

Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators mainta in
good ventilation by pulling ai r through the seat upholstery.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent minor burns or ove rheating:
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
off.

3916-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substan ces
such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and clean er that
contains alcohol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 221)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .

3966-2. Maintenance
Seat belts
• Do the seat belts operatesmoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate prop-erly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotatesmoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange
sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs offluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-rect?
• The tires should not be dam-
aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or
skipping.

5198-1. 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

556Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsReplacing light bulb .............. 441
Battery ...................................... 411 Battery checking ................... 411
If the battery is discharged.... 487
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 336
Replacing .............................. 490
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 279 Blind Spot Monitor
function ............................... 283
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 286
Bottle holders .......................... 357
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 202
Fluid ...................................... 506
Parking brake........................ 198
Warning light ......................... 455
Brake assist ............................. 328
Brake Hold................................ 202 Warning light ......................... 457
Brake override system ............ 173
Break-in tips ............................ 174
Brightness control Ambient lights ....................... 354
Instrument panel light control................................... 91
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 279 Blind Spot Monitor function ............................... 283
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function ............................... 286 Care
Exterior ................................. 386
Interior .................................. 389
Seat belts.............................. 390
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 387
Cargo capacity......................... 183
Cargo net.................................. 361
Chains ...................................... 337
Child restraint system............... 56
Booster seats, definition ......... 57
Booster seats, installation....... 66
Convertible seats, definition ... 57
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em ............ 50
Infant seats, definition............. 57
Infant seats, installation .......... 63
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS
with seat belts ...................... 63
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 67
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Flat tire...................................... 470
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transaxle .............. 504
Brake .................................... 506
Washer ................................. 413
Front interior light ................... 353
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 50
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 459
Front personal lights ............... 353
Front seat heaters ................... 349
Front seats ............................... 144 Adjustment ............................ 144
Cleaning................................ 389
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Seat heaters ......................... 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Front side marker lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441 Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Fuel Capacity................................ 500
Fuel gauge.............................. 90
Fuel pump shut off system ... 454
Information............................ 509
Refueling .............................. 216
Type.............................. 500, 509
Warning light......................... 458
Fuel consumption ................... 118
Fuel filler door ......................... 216 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened .............. 219
Refueling .............................. 216
Fuel pump shut off system..... 454
Fuses ........................................ 438
Garage door opener ................ 377
Gauges ....................................... 90
Glove box ................................. 356
Grocery bag hooks.................. 361
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Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 263
Radiator .................................... 409
Rear Camera Detection Function ................................. 291
Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 286
Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake ............................. 305
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light ........................ 459
Rear personal lights ................ 353
Rear seat heaters..................... 349
Rear seats Folding down ........................ 146
Rear side marker lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 157
Outside rear view mirrors...... 159
Rear window defogger ............ 344
Refueling .................................. 216 Capacity ................................ 500
Fuel types ............................. 500
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 219
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 218
Replacing Electronic key battery ........... 435
Fuses .................................... 438
Light bulbs ............................ 441
Tires ...................................... 470 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 536
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 393
Road Sign Assist ..................... 258
RSA (Road Sign Assist) .......... 258
Safety Connect .......................... 71
Seat belt reminder light .......... 459
Seat belts ................................... 30 Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking
Retractor .............................. 32
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 63
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 390
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.... 459
Seat belt extender .................. 32
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 538
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 456
Seat heaters ............................. 349
Seat ventilators........................ 349
Seating capacity ...................... 183
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Seats ................................. 144, 146Adjustment .................... 144, 146
Adjustment precautions ................. 145, 147
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 63
Cleaning................................ 389
Driving position memory ....... 148
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 146
Front seat heaters................. 349
Head restraints ..................... 153
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Rear seat heaters ................. 349
Seat ventilators ..................... 349
Secondary Collis ion Brake ..... 329
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 206
Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 208
Camera sensor ..................... 221
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 295
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)................................. 243
Radar sensor ........................ 221 Service reminder
indicators ................................. 84
Shift lever ................................. 191
Automatic transmission ........ 191
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 195
S mode ................................. 192
Shift lock system ..................... 194
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 204 Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Side mirrors ............................. 159
Adjusting and folding ............ 159
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 279
Heaters ................................. 344
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Smart key system .................... 137 Antenna location ................... 137
Entry functions .............. 127, 133
Starting the engine ............... 186
Snow tires ................................ 338
Spare tire .................................. 470 Inflation pressure .................. 506
Storage location.................... 471