Toyota Avalon 2016 Owner's Manual
Pictorial index
For safety
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and security
Search by illustration
Make sure to read through them
Instrument
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cluster
Operation of
3
each
component
4
Driving
5
Interior features
Maintenance
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and care
When trouble
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arises
Vehicle
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specifications
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For owners
How to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
Opening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
Operations and advice which are necessary for
driving
Usage of the interior features, etc.
Caring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
What to do in case of malfunction or emergency
Vehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
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Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual....................12
How to search.............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
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For safety and security
1-1. For safe use
Before driving......................24
For safety drive ................... 26
Seat belts............................ 28
SRS airbags........................34
Front passenger occupant
classification system.........46
Safety information for
children ............................. 52
Child restraint systems........53
Installing child restraints......57
Exhaust gas precautions.....67
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................... 68
Alarm...................................70
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.).............................72
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Instrument cluster
Operation of
3
each component
3-1. Key information
Keys.....................................92
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Doors...................................97
Trunk .................................103
Smart key system..............108
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats.........................119
Driving position
memory ...........................121
Head restraints..................126
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel...................128
Inside rear view mirror.......130
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................132
3-5. Opening, closing
the windows and
moon roof
Power windows..................135
Moon roof ..........................138
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators........................... 74
Gauges and meters............. 79
Multi-information display ..... 82
Fuel consumption
information........................89
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Driving
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle.............144
Cargo and luggage............ 154
Vehicle load limits ............. 157
Trailer towing..................... 158
Dinghy towing.................... 159
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch..... 160
Automatic transmission..... 165
Turn signal lever................ 169
Parking brake....................170
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch................ 171
Automatic High Beam ....... 174
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 178
4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel
tank cap .......................... 184
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P......188
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).....196
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control).......209
Dynamic radar cruise
control..............................220
Cruise control ....................233
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor).........237
• The Blind Spot Monitor
function..........................239
• The Rear Cross Traffic
Alert function.................243
Driving mode select
switches...........................246
Driving assist systems.......248
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips..............253
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Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 258
Seat heaters/
seat ventilators................267
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................ 270
• Personal/interior light
main switch................... 271
• Personal/
interior lights ................. 271
• Ambient lights ............... 272
5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 273
• Glove box ...................... 274
• Console box..................274
• Cup holders .................. 275
• Auxiliary boxes..............276
Trunk features...................281
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........283
• Sun visors .....................283
• Vanity mirrors................283
• Clock .............................284
• Outside temperature
display...........................285
• Power outlets ................286
• Armrest..........................288
• Rear sunshade..............289
• Trunk storage
extension.......................290
• Coat hooks....................291
• Assist grips....................291
Garage door opener..........292
Safety Connect..................299
Compass ...........................305
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Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior..........310
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior...........314
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements................... 317
General maintenance........ 319
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs.........................323
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 324
Hood.................................. 326
Positioning a floor jack...... 327
Engine compartment.........328
Tires.................................. 340
Tire inflation pressure........ 350
Wheels.............................. 353
Air conditioning filter..........356
Electronic key battery........358
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 360
Light bulbs......................... 363
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers...........378
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency.......................379
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed..........................380
If you think something is
wrong...............................384
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................385
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................386
If a warning message is
displayed.........................394
If you have a flat tire..........395
If the engine will not
start .................................407
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.............409
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........410
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.......................413
If your vehicle
overheats.........................417
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................420
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Vehicle specifications
8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).......... 424
Fuel information ................ 433
Tire information................. 436
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 449
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................ 457
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................460
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................461
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................463
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Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regarding the audio/navigation system.
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 474
Alphabetical index...................... 478
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Dynamic radar cruise control system (if equipped)
● Cruise control system (if equipped)
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Vehicle data recordings
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:
• Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.
● Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if
the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
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Event data recorder
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-
tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
● Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi-
cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing
information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
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Scrapping of your Toyota
WARNING
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling ma y apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perch lorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, t alking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.
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Reading this manual
WARNING:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause death or
serious injury to people.
NOTICE:
Explains something that, if not obeyed, could cause damage to
or a malfunction in the vehicle or its equipment.
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2
Indicates operating or working procedures. Follow the steps
3
in numerical order.
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to
operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an
operation (e.g. a lid opens).
Indicates the component or
position being explained.
Means “Do not”, “Do not do
this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
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How to search
Searching by name
■
• Alphabetical index.......P. 478
■ Searching by installation
position
• Pictorial index................P. 14
■ Searching by symptom or
sound
• What to do if...
(Troubleshooting)........P. 474
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■ Searching by title
• Table of contents.............P. 2
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
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Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 97
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 410
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388, 394
Trunk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
2
Opening from inside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
Opening from outside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 92, 103
Warning lights/warning messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388, 394
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
3
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Folding the mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Driving position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 121
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
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Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
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Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Precautions against car wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
5
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 340
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Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 431
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 253
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system. . . . . . . . .P. 340
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 395
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
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Opening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Coping with overheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 417
Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 363, Wattages: P. 432)
Headlights/side marker lights/
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daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
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Stop/tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Rear turn signal lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
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Engine switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
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Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Emergency stop of the engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
2
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 409
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 79
3
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel light. . . . . . P. 79
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 74
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 386
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Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
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Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
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Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights. . . . P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
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Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
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Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
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Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
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Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Rear window defogger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Audio/Navigation system
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
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■Switches
Pictorial index
Driving position memory switches*
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Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
2
Tire pressure warning reset switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P. 342
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Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 104
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Rear sunshade switch
5
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
6
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
7
VSC OFF switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 249
8
PCS (Pre-Collision System) switch
9
Outside rear view mirror switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 132
Window lock switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 289
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Audio remote control switches
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Paddle shift switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
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Telephone switches
3
Talk switch*
4
“DISP” button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 83
5
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
6
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
7
switch
Cruise control switch
8
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
Back switch
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SRS airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 34
1
Inside lock buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99
2
Head restraints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 126
3
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 28
4
Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 291
5
Armrest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 288
6
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
Power outlet
Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 119
7
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 24
8
Parking brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
9
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 170
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 254
Warning light/buzzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 386
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Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 286
1
Power outlet
2
Wireless charger switch
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
3
Air conditioning controls
4
Rear seat heater switches
5
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
6
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
7
Seat heater/ventilator switches
8
AUX/USB port
9
1
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1
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1
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
1
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
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Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 276
1
Moon roof switches
2
“SOS” button
3
Interior lights/personal lights
4
Interior light/ambient lights
5
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
6
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
7
Compass display
8
Compass switch
9
Garage door opener switches
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
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1
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2
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
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switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 271
1
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1
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Before driving......................24
For safety drive................... 26
Seat belts............................ 28
SRS airbags........................34
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 46
Safety information
for children........................ 52
Child restraint systems........ 53
Installing child restraints...... 57
Exhaust gas
precautions ....................... 67
1-2. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system .............................. 68
Alarm................................... 70
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................. 72
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Before driving
Floor mat
Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same
model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place
onto the carpet.
1
Insert the retaining hooks (clips)
into the floor mat eyelets.
2
Turn the upper knob of each
retaining hook (clip) to secure
the floor mats in place.
*: Always align the marks.
The shape of the retaining hooks (clips) may differ from that shown in the
illustration.
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● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
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For safety drive
For safe driving, adjust the seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seat-
1
back so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer. (P. 119)
Adjust the seat so that you can
2
depress the pedals fully and so
that your arms bend slightly at
the elbow when gripping the
steering wheel. (P. 119)
Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel down-
3
ward so the airbag is facing your chest. (P. 128)
Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint
4
closest to the top of your ears. (P. 126)
Wear the seat belt correctly. (P. 28)
5
Correct use of the seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle. (P. 28)
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child
becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.
(P. 53)
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Adjusting the mirrors
Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting th e inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. (P. 130, 132)
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to continue driving and take a break immediately.
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Release button
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
● Extend the shoulder belt so that
it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
To fasten the seat belt, push the
1
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press
2
the release button.
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Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
Push the seat belt shoulder
1
anchor down while pressing the
release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
2
anchor up.
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioners help the seat
belts to quickly restrain the occupants by retracting the seat belts
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal or
side collision or a vehicle rollover.
The pretensioners do not activate
in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a minor side impact or a
rear impact.
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■ Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend so that you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This
feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt
again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (P. 57)
■ Child seat belt usage
The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult
size.
● Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child
● When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
■ Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for
the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
■ Seat belt extender
If your seat belts cannot be fastened
securely because they are not long
enough, a personalized seat belt extender
is available from your Toyota dealer free
of charge.
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becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (P. 53)
belt, follow the instructions regarding seat belt usage. (P. 28)
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