tow TOYOTA AVALON 2022 Service Manual

4517-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but t he 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. 198) Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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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3
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.

4787-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.
If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.
Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.
Tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into loose
contact with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Installing the spare tire
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2
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
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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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559Alphabetical index
Eco drive mode ........................ 324
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 109
EDR (Event data recorder) .............. 11
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 329 Warning light ......................... 457
Electronic key .......................... 124 Battery-saving function ......... 139
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 484
Replacing the battery ............ 435
Emergency flashers ................ 444
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 455
If a warning light turns on...... 455
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 465
If the battery is discharged.... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 484
If the engine will not start ...... 482
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ................................... 446
If you have a flat tire ............. 470
If you lose your keys ..... 125, 126
If you think something is wrong.................................. 453
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 495
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 445
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 448
If your vehicle overheats ....... 492 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 187
Compartment ........................ 403
Engine switch ....................... 186
Hood ..................................... 401
How to start the engine......... 186
Identification number ............ 500
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 445
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 186
Overheating .......................... 492
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 408
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 77
Engine oil Capacity................................ 501
Checking............................... 405
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 336
Engine switch .......................... 186
Enhanced VSC ......................... 328
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 329 Warning light......................... 457
Event data recorder (EDR) ........................................ 11
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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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