Toyota avalon 2016 - Trailer Towing

Toyota avalon 2016

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4-1. Before driving

AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)

Trailer towing

Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.

Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch

or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-

cle, etc. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing or for the

use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Table of Contents2
- For Vehicles with a Audio/Navigation System, Refer to the "NAVIGA7
- For Your Information8
- Reading this Manual12
- How to Search13
- Exterior View14
- Pictorial Index14
1-1. for Safe Use24
- For Safety Drive26
- Seat Belts28
- Front Passenger Occupant Classification System46
- Safety Information for Children52
- Child Restraint Systems53
- Installing Child Restraints57
- Exhaust Gas Precautions67
- Engine Immobilizer System68
1-2. Theft Deterrent System68
- Deactivating or Stopping the Alarm70
- Setting the Alarm System70
- The Alarm70
- Alarm-Operated Door Lock71
- Items to Check before Locking the Vehicle71
- Triggering of the Alarm71
- Theft Prevention Labels (U.S.A.)72
- Instrument Cluster73
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights and74
- Instrument Cluster74
- Operation of each Component91
3-1. Key Information92
- Panic Mode93
- Using the Mechanical Key93
- When Required to Leave the Vehicle’s Key with a Parking Attendant93
- Confirmation of the Registered Key Number94
- Electronic Key Battery Depletion94
- If a Wrong Key Is Used94
- When Riding in an Aircraft94
- Carrying the Electronic Key on Your Person96
3-2. Opening, Closing and97
- Doors97
- Smart Key System108
3-3. Adjusting the Seats119
- Front Seats Adjustment119
- Adjusting the Seats119
- Driving Position Memory121
- Head Restraints126
3-4. Adjusting the Steering128
- Steering Wheel Adjustment128
- Horn128
- Inside Rear View Mirror130
3-5. Opening, Closing135
- Power Windows Opening and Closing Procedures135
- Window Lock Switch135
- Operating the Power Windows after Turning the Engine off136
- Jam Protection Function136
- When the Power Window Does Not Close Normally136
- Closing the Windows - Precautions137
- Moon Roof Opening and Closing138
- Moon Roof Tilting up and down138
- Operating the Moon Roof after Turning the Engine off139
- When the Moon Roof Does Not Close Normally140
- Moon Roof Open Warning Buzzer141
- Precautions on the Moon Roof141
- Driving143
  - To Prevent Key Damage96
4-1. before Driving144
- Parking the Vehicle144
- Stopping144
- Driving in the Rain145
- Engine Speed While Driving145
- Starting off on a Steep Uphill145
- Breaking in the Vehicle146
- Drum-In-Disc Type Parking Brake System146
- Precaution When Starting the Vehicle146
- Precautions When Driving the Vehicle146
- When Driving on Slippery Road Surfaces148
- When Shifting the Shift Lever148
- If You Hear a Squealing or Scraping Noise149
- When the Vehicle Is Stopped - Warning149
- When the Vehicle Is Parked - Warning150
- When Braking151
- When Taking a Nap in the Vehicle151
- Avoiding Damage to Vehicle Parts152
- If You Get a Flat Tire While Driving152
- When Encountering Flooded Roads153
- Capacity and Distribution154
- Cargo and Luggage154
  - Calculation Formula for on Your Vehicle155
  - Storage Precautions156
  - Things that Must Not be Carried in the Trunk156
- Vehicle Load Limits157
- Trailer Towing158
- Dinghy Towing159
- Engine (Ignition) Switch160
  - Starting the Engine160
  - Stopping the Engine160
4-2. Driving Procedures160
- Changing Engine Switch Modes161
- When Stopping Engine with Shift Lever in a Position Other than P161
- Auto Power off Function162
- Steering Lock162
- Operation of the Engine Switch163
- Steering Lock Motor Overheating Prevention163
- When the Steering Lock Cannot be Released163
- Automatic Transmission165
- Turn Signal Lever169
- Parking Brake170
4-3. Operating the Lights171
- Headlight Switch171
- Automatic High Beam174
- Windshield Wipers and Washer178
4-5. Using the Driving188
- Using the Driving Support Systems188
- Toyota Safety Sense P188
- LDA (Lane Departure Alert with Steering Control)209
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control220
- Cruise Control233
- Driving Mode Select Switches246
- Operation of the Air Conditioning System in Eco Drive Mode247
- Driving Assist Systems248
Driving Tips253
- Preparation for Winter253
- Selecting Tire Chains254
- Tire Chain Installation254
- Driving with Snow Tires - Warning255
- Driving with Tire Chains - Warning255
- Interior Features257
  - Air Conditioning Controls258
Using the Air Conditioning System and Defogger Automatic Air Conditioning System258
- Adjusting the Temperature Setting259
- Change the Airflow Mode260
- Fan Speed Setting260
- Automatic Mode Indicator (Air Conditioning)261
- Changing the Rear Seat Temperature Settings261
- Confirming Automatic Operation Status (Air Conditioning)261
- Using the Automatic Air Conditioning System261
- Defogging the Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirrors262
- Defogging the Windshield262
- Switching between Outside Air and Recirculated Air Modes262
- Air Outlets263
- Fogging up of the Windows264
- Outside/Recirculated Air Mode264
- Using Automatic Mode264
- When the Outside Temperature Exceeds 75 Degrees F (24 Degrees C)264
- Handling of the Air Conditioning Panel265
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning Odors265
- To Prevent the Windshield from Fogging up266
- Seat Heaters/ Seat Ventilators267
- Automatic Operation of the Seat Ventilator for the Passenger's Seat269
- Interior Lights List270
5-2. Using the Interior Lights270
- Personal/Interior Lights271
- Personal/Interior Light Main Switch271
- Ambient Lights272
  - Illuminated Entry System272
  - List of Storage Features273
Using the Storage273
- Glove Box274
Other Interior Features283
- Clock284
- Outside Temperature Display285
- Power Outlets286
- The Power Outlets Can be Used When287
- Armrest288
- Rear Sunshade289
- Reverse Operation Feature289
- Trunk Storage Extension290
- To Ensure Normal Operation of the Sunshade290
- Coat Hooks291
- Assist Grips291
- Garage Door Opener292
- Safety Connect299
- Compass305
Maintenance and Care Cleaning and Protecting310
- 6-1. Maintenance and Care310
6-2. Maintenance317
- Maintenance Requirements317
Maintenance Maintenance Requirements317
- Handling of the Battery318
- Engine Compartment Care319
- General Maintenance319
  - Vehicle Interior Care320
  - Vehicle Exterior Care322
- Emission Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs323
6-3. Do-It-Yourself324
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Do-It-Yourself Service Precautions324
- Do-It-Yourself Service324
- Precautions324
- When Trouble Arises377
  - When Working on the Engine Compartment - Warning325
7-1. Essential Information377
- Emergency Flashers378
- If Your Vehicle Has to be Stopped in an Emergency379
  - If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed380
  - Situations When It Is Necessary to Contact Dealers before Towing380
- Steps to Take in an Emergency if Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed380
- If You Think Something Is Wrong384
- Fuel Pump Shut off System385
- If a Warning Light Turns on or a Warning Buzzer Sounds386
- If a Warning Message Is Displayed394
- If You Have a Flat Tire395
- If the Engine will Not Start407
- Emergency Start Function408
- If the Shift Lever Cannot be Shifted from P409
- If the Electronic Key Does Not Operate Properly410
- Locking and Unlocking the Doors and Unlocking the Trunk410
- If the Vehicle Battery Is Discharged413
- If Your Vehicle Overheats417
- When Inspecting under the Hood of Your Vehicle - Precautions419
- If the Vehicle Becomes Stuck420
  - Vehicle Specifications423
  - Items to Initialize Items to Initialize423
- Maintenance Data (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)424
- Dimensions and Weight424
7-1. Essential Information378
7-2. Steps to Take in an380
Specifications Maintenance Data424
- (Fuel, Oil Level, Etc.)424
- 8-1. Specifications424
- Fuel Information433
- Tire Information436
Customization449
- Customizable Features449
8-3. Items to Initialize457
For Owners459
- Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners460
- Seat Belt Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)461
- SRS Airbag Instructions for Canadian Owners (in French)463

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