Toyota Avalon 2000 - High Mounted Stoplight

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’00 AVALON U (L/O9908)

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Removing cover clips

Installing cover clips

—High mounted stoplight

(type A)

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Operation of Instruments and Controls1
Overview of Instruments and Controls1
Instrument Panel Overview2
Avalon U (L/O6
Instrument Cluster Overview6
Table of Contents8
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel8
Key Number Plate21
Keys21
Engine Immobiliser System24
Locking and Unlocking with Key25
Side Doors25
Locking and Unlocking with Inside Lock Knob26
Locking and Unlocking with Power Door Lock Switch27
Rear Door Child-Protectors27
Locking Operation28
Unlocking Operation28
Wireless Remote Control28
Opening the Trunk Lid29
Wireless Remote Control Transmitter29
“Panic” Switch29
Replacing Transmitter Battery30
Operating the Driver’s Window32
Power Windows32
Operating the Passenger's Windows33
Trunk Lid34
Lock Release Lever35
Luggage Security System35
Trunk Opener Cancel Switch36
Hood37
Setting the System38
Theft Deterrent System38
When the System Is Set38
Cancelling the System39
Fuel Tank Cap39
Testing the System39
Electric Moon Roof40
Sliding Operation40
Tilting Operation40
Front Seats61
Seat Adjustment Precautions61
Seats61
Adjusting Front Seats62
Seat Position Adjusting Lever62
Seatback Angle Adjusting Lever62
Seat Cushion Angle Adjusting Knob63
Seat Position and Seat Cushion Angle Adjusting Switch63
Driving Position Memory System64
Seat Lumbar Support Adjusting Switch64
Setting a Driving Position64
Activating a Memorized Position65
Conditions for Memorized Position Activation65
Trunk Storage Extension66
Armrest67
Head Restraints67
For Driver68
For Front Outside Passenger68
Seat Heaters68
Seat Belt Precautions69
Front Outside and Rear Seat Belts70
Front Center Seat Belt73
Seat Belt Extender74
Stowing the Front Center Seat Belt74
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners76
SRS Driver and Front Passenger Airbags78
SRS Side Airbags86
Types of Child Restraint System93
Infant Seat Installation94
Installation with 3- Point Type Seat Belt94
Convertible Seat Installation97
Booster Seat Installation100
Installation with 2- Point Type Seat Belt102
To Use the Anchor Bracket106
Using a Top Strap106
Outside Rear View Mirrors108
Tilt Steering Wheel108
Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror109
Power Rear View Mirror Control109
Auto Anti-Glare Inside Rear View Mirror110
Sun Visors111
Vanity Mirrors111
Lights, Wipers and Defogger112
Headlights and Turn Signals113
- Turn Signals114
- Emergency Flashers116
- Front Fog Lights117
- Instrument Panel Light Control117
- Interior Light118
- Front Personal Lights119
- Rear Personal Lights119
- Ignition Switch Light120
- Windshield Wipers and Washer120
- Shifting the Windshield Wiper Position121
- Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers122
- Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators124
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge131
- Fuel Gauge131
- Odometer and Two Trip Meters132
- Tachometer132
- Multi-Information Display134
- Before Using the Multi- Information Display135
- Clock136
- Calendar137
- Outside Temperature Gauge137
- Cruise Information Display138
- Average Fuel Consumption139
- Average Vehicle Speed139
- Compass139
- Driving Range139
- Calibrating the Compass140
- Compass Sensor140
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers143
- Brake System Warning Light144
Discharge Warning Light144
- Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer144
- Front Outside Passenger’s Seat Belt Reminder Light144
Low Fuel Level Warning Light145
Low Oil Pressure Warning Light145
Malfunction Indicator Lamp145
“ABS” Warning Light145
Open Door Warning Light146
Rear Light Failure Warning Light146
SRS Warning Light146
- “VSC” Warning Light146
- Checking Service Reminder Indicators147
Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light147
“VSC OFF” Indicator Light147
Avalon U (L/O148
- Ignition Switch, Transmission and Parking Brake148
- Ignition Switch with Steering Lock155
- Automatic Transmission156
- Normal Driving157
- Overdrive Switch157
- Using Engine Braking157
- Backing up158
- Good Driving Practice158
- Parking158
- Using “2” and “L” Positions158
- Rocking Your Vehicle if Stuck159
- Column Shift Type160
- Traction Control System164
- Traction Control System Failure Warning165
- Vehicle Skid Control System166
- Cruise Control168
- Parking Brake168
- Turning on the System169
- Cancelling the Preset Speed170
- Resetting to a Faster Speed170
- Resetting to a Slower Speed170
- Setting at a Desired Speed170
- Cruise Control Failure Warning171
- Resuming the Preset Speed171
- Car Audio System172
- Reference173
- Turning the System on and off173
- Using Your Audio System173
- Tone and Balance174
- Your Cassette Player174
- Your Compact Disc Player174
- Your Radio Antenna174
- Controls and Features175
- Compact Disc Player176
- Preset Buttons176
- Sound Balance Adjustment Function177
- Compact Disc Auto Changer Only178
- Scan179
- Scanning the Tracks on a Disc179
- MSG (Message)186
- Program Type List187
- Repeating a Track188
- “Alert!” Display188
- To Scan All the Frequencies189
- To Scan the Preset Stations189
- SRCH (Search)190
- Tape191
- TRAF (Traffic)191
- Car Audio System Operating Hints192
- Radio Reception192
- Caring for Your Cassette Player and Tapes193
- Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs193
- Air Conditioning System196
- Controls197
- Manual Air Conditioning System197
  - Air Flow Selector198
  - Fan Speed Selector198
  - Temperature Selector198
  - Air Intake Selector199
  - “A/C” Button200
- Air Flow Selector Settings201
- Operating Tips201
  - Defogging203
  - Defrosting203
- Automatic Air Conditioning System Controls204
  - “AUTO” Button205
  - “DUAL” Button205
  - Windshield Air Flow Button206
  - “MODE” Button (Air Flow Selector)206
- Air Flow Selector Settings208
- Operating Tips208
- Air Conditioning Filter211
- Side Vents211
  - Checking and Replacing Air Conditioning Filter212
  - Other Equipment214
- Clock215
- Outside Temperature Gauge215
- Cigarette Lighter and Ashtray216
  - Power Outlet (12 VDC)217
  - Main Switch218
  - Power Outlet (115 VAC)218
- Glove Box219
- Garage Door Opener220
- Programming the Garage Door Opener220
- Auxiliary Box221
- Erasing the Garage Door Opener Memory221
- Coin Holder223
- Front Cup Holder224
- Rear Cup Holder225
- Floor Mat227
- Information before Driving228
- Break- in Period229
  - Fuel Type229
  - Gasolines Containing Detergent Additives229
  - Octane Rating229
  - Gasolines Containing Alcohol230
  - Gasolines Containing Mmt230
  - Gasolines Containing Mtbe230
  - Improved Gasolines230
- Operation in Foreign Countries231
- Three- Way Catalytic Converters231
- Engine Exhaust Cautions232
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption233
  - Functions of Engine Oil233
  - Importance of Engine Oil Level Check233
  - Brake Booster234
- Brake System234
- Iridium- Tipped Spark Plugs234
  - Anti-Lock Brake System235
  - Brake Assist System237
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators237
- Luggage Stowage Precautions238
- Your Toyota's Identification238
- Engine Number239
- Theft Prevention Labels239
- Suspension and Chassis240
- Types of Tires240
- Starting and Driving242
- Before Starting the Engine243
  - How to Start the Engine - before Cranking243
  - Normal Starting Procedure243
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditions244
- Winter Driving Tips245
- Trailer Towing246
  - Weight Limits246
  - Brakes and Safety Chains248
  - Hitches248
  - Maintenance249
  - Pre-Towing Safety Check249
  - Tires249
  - Trailer Lights249
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer, too251
  - In Case of an Emergency254
  - If Your Vehicle will Not Start263
  - Starting a Flooded Engine263
  - Jump Starting264
  - Connecting Point265
  - If Your Engine Stalls While Driving266
  - If Your Vehicle Overheats266
  - If You Have a Flat Tire267
  - Required Tools and Spare Tire268
  - Blocking the Wheel269
  - Loosening Wheel Nuts270
  - Positioning the Jack270
  - Removing Wheel Ornament270
  - Changing Wheels271
  - Raising Your Vehicle271
  - Lowering Your Vehicle272
  - Reinstalling Wheel Nuts272
  - After Changing Wheels273
  - Reinstalling Wheel Ornament273
  - If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed274
  - Emergency Towing275
  - Towing Precautions:275
  - If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever276
  - If You Lose Your Keys278
  - If You Lose Your Wireless Remote Control Transmitter278
  - Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care280
  - Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion281
  - Washing and Waxing282
  - Automatic Car Wash283
  - Cleaning the Interior283
  - Vinyl Interior283
  - Carpets284
  - Windows284
  - Leather Interior285
  - Vehicle Maintenance and Care286
  - Maintenance Requirements287
  - Scheduled Maintenance287
  - General Maintenance288
  - Outside the Vehicle288
  - Tire Pressure288
  - Tire Rotation288
  - Accelerator Pedal289
  - In the Engine Compartment289
  - Inside the Vehicle289
  - Steering Wheel289
  - Power Steering Fluid Level290
  - Do-It-Yourself Maintenance292
  - Engine Compartment Overview297
  - Fuse Locations298
  - Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions299
  - Checking Brake Fluid301
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level301
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level301
  - Parts and Tools301
  - Engine and Chassis302
  - Engine Oil Selection313
  - Oil Identification Marks314
  - Checking Power Steering Fluid316
  - Checking Tire Pressure317
  - Checking and Replacing Tires318
  - Installing Snow Tires and Chains319
  - Rotating Tires319
  - Snow Tire Installation319
  - Snow Tire Selection319
  - Chain Installation320
  - Replacing Wheels320
  - Tire Chain Selection320
  - Wheel Selection320
  - Aluminum Wheel Precautions321
  - Electrical Components322
- Checking Battery Condition323
- Checking Battery Exterior323
- Battery Recharging Precautions324
  - Checking Battery Fluid324
  - Checking by Hydrometer324
- Checking and Replacing Fuses325
- Adding Washer Fluid326
- Replacing Light Bulbs326
- Headlights327
- Front Fog and Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights328
- Back-Up Lights329
- Rear Turn Signal, Stop/Tail and Rear Side Marker Lights329
- License Plate Lights330
- High Mounted Stoplight331
- Specifications334
- Dimensions and Weight341
- Engine Lubrication342
- Oil Grade342
- Service Specifications342
- Engine Compartment345
- Fuses345

Toyota Avalon 2000 - High Mounted Stoplight

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