2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

injury to the child

the

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

(cid:1) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous the side airbag and/or curtain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

if

If

installing a child

(cid:1) Do not use the seat belt extender when restraint system on the front or rear passen- ger seat. installing a child re- straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision.

(cid:1) Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se- cured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud- den stop or accident.

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—Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer. Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se- curing the top strap of a child restraint system. For instructions about how to use the an- chor bracket, see “—Using a top strap” on page 112 in this Section. The child restraint lower anchorages ap- proved for your vehicle may also be used. See “—Installation with child restraint low- er anchorages” on page 114 in this Sec- tion.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

—Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por- tion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany the child restraint system. To provide proper restraint, use a child restraint system following the manufactur- er’s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child restraint system. Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. General directions are also provided under the following instructions. The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. When not using the child restraint system, keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment. This will pre- vent the event of a sudden stop or accident.

injuring passengers

from

in

it

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—Installation with seat belt

(C) Booster seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat must be used in rear- facing position only.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

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Same angle

(cid:1) When

installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, adjust both seatbacks to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely re- strained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

the

To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat

firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat must be used in for- ward- facing or rear- facing position de- pending on the age and size of the the child. When manufacturer’s the appropriate age and size of the child as well as directions the child restraint system.

installing, follow instructions about

installing

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CAUTION

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

7. Put a child on the child restraint sys- tem and secure the child, complying with the instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.

The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light should be illuminated when the ignition switch is set at ON and the child is in the child restraint system after following these pro- cedures. The “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light indicates the SRS front passenger airbag and side airbag on the passenger side will not deploy. If the “AIRBAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, remove the child re- straint system and reinstall it with the en- gine off. indicator light is illuminated when the ignition switch is set to ON, then the SRS front passen- ger airbag and side airbag on the passen- ger side may deploy in an accident. Do not drive the vehicle in this condition. Re- move the child restraint system and con- tact your Toyota dealer.

the “AIRBAG ON”

If

the

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat. A forward- facing child re- straint system should only be installed on front passenger seat when unavoidable. If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat, put the seat in its most rearward position, and install the forward- facing child restraint system in the proper or- der. Otherwise, the front passenger occupant classification system can not detect the presence of the child restraint system and the front pas- senger airbag and side airbag on the front passenger seat could deploy.

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Install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat only when it is un- avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. In order to activate the occupant classification system correctly, install the forward- facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the following order: 1. Turn the ignition switch to ON. 2. Move the front passenger seat to the

rearward position.

3. Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on front passenger seat.

the

4. Insert the seat belt tab into the seat

belt buckle.

5. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended. To hold the seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

6. While pressing

the convertible seat the seat cushion and firmly against seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

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(cid:1) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag and cur- tain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

Move seat fully back

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to be installed on front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could considerable speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

(cid:1) Never install a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front passen- ger seat even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the impact of the rapid inflation of the front pas- senger airbag could cause death or serious if the rear- facing child restraint system is installed on front passenger seat.

injury to the child

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Same angle

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) When

installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, adjust both seatbacks to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely re- strained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

provided insert the

by tab

(cid:1) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe the child installation, install re- straint system on the rear right seat.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat must be used in for- ward- facing position only.

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Same angle

(cid:1) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dan- gerous if the side airbag and cur- tain shield airbag inflate, and the impact could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child.

(cid:1) When

installing a child restraint system in the rear center position, adjust both seatbacks to the same angle. Otherwise, the child restraint system cannot be securely re- strained and this may cause death or serious injuries in a collision.

Move seat fully back

CAUTION

the

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- to be tem should be allowed front passenger installed on seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible even if the “AIRBAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag considerable could speed and the child may be killed or seriously in- jured.

force. Otherwise,

inflate with

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. Do not the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

install

could

(cid:1) Both high- positioned lap belts and cause loose- fitting belts death or serious to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event. Keep the lap belt position as low on a child’s hips as possible.

injuries due

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle.

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1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and across the child following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. See “Seat belts” on page 68 in this Section for details.

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—Using a top strap

Symbol

Anchor brackets

Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap.

Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap. Anchor brackets are rear seating position. This symbol indicates the location of the anchor bracket.

for each

installed

2. To

remove

the child booster seat, the buckle release button and

press allow the belt to retract.

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TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 1. Lower the head restraint.

2. Open the lid of the anchor bracket.

3. Securely

fasten

the child restraint

system with the seat belt. Latch bracket and tighten the top strap.

the hook onto

the anchor

instructions

For the child re- straint system, see “Child restraint” on page 98 in this Section.

install

to

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—Installation with child restraint lower anchorages

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the head restraint or the seat after securing the child re- straint system.

(cid:1) Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child restraint system is secure by push- ing and pulling it in different direc- tions.

Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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specifications

Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225
or CMVSS210.2 are installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the clear- ance between the seat cushion and seat- back of both outside rear seats. Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages. In this case, it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle.

Most leaned position

SYSTEM

to

the most

RESTRAINT

CHILD INSTALLATION 1. Adjust

the seatback

leaned position.

Make sure the seatback is locked secure- ly.

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2. Widen

the gap between

the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the buttons on the seatback.

3. Type A—Latch the hooks of

lower the anchorages and

straps onto tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.

For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connec- tor system. If your child restraint system has a top strap, the installation of the top strap, see “—Using a top strap” on page 112 in this Section.) For installation details, refer to the instruc- tion manual equipped with each product.

it should be anchored. (For

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Canada only

Canada only

Type A

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CAUTION

(cid:1) When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught.

(cid:1) Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer.

it

(cid:1) After securing

the child restraint

system, never recline the seat.

the

lock mechanism of

(cid:1) Do not install a child restraint sys- tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the front seats. Otherwise, the child or front seat occupant(s) may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud- den braking or a collision.

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SECTION 1- 4

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti- glare inside rear view mirror Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down or for- ward and rearward to make sure it is locked in position.

TILT STEERING WHEEL To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the tilt lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever. When the steering wheel is in a low posi- tion, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

TELESCOPIC STEERING WHEEL To change the steering wheel column length, hold the steering wheel, push down the telescopic lock release lever, push or pull the steering wheel to the desired length and return the lever to its original position.

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Outside rear view mirrors—

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir- ror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side because it is a convex mirror. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

the auto anti- glare inside

Vehicles with rear view mirror— When the inside rear view mirror surface darkens in automatic mode, the driver’s side and front passenger’s side (on some models) outside rear view mirror surface also darkens to reduce the reflection of the headlights of the vehicle behind you. (For details, see “Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror” on page 121 in this Sec- tion.) When you push the rear window defogger switch, the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the surface. (See “Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers” on page 139
in Section 1- 5.)

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious inju- ries.

(cid:1) On some models, since the mirror surfaces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on.

NOTICE

The outside rear view mirrors are fixed in place. Do not try to fold the mirrors. It may damage the mirrors.

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—Power rear view mirror control

Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

be adjusted Push (right).

the switch at “L” (left) or “R”

2. Control switch—To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direc- tion.

Mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition switch is set at the ACC or ON. Vehicles with the driving position memory system—The position of the outside rear view mirrors and driver’s seat can be memorized. For details, see “Driving posi- tion memory system” on page 60 in Sec- tion 1- 3.

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Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir- ror. This mirror is equipped with auto anti- glare function. The function is designed to reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving. When the ignition switch is set to ON, the inside rear view mirror always turns on in the automatic function mode. The indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on.

In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the the mirror surface vehicle behind you, darkens slightly the reflected light. To turn off the automatic function, press the “

to reduce

” switch.

To turn on the automatic function again, press the “

” switch.

Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is optimized. When the inside air temperature is low, it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken the detection of headlights.

in response

to

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

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Sun visors—

CAUTION

Do not slide the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti- glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view.

To ensure correct functioning of anti- glare mirror sensors located on both side of the mirror, do not touch or cov- er the sensors with your finger or a piece of cloth, etc.

To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2). If glare comes from obliquely behind you, slide the sun visor backward (to position 3).

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—Vanity mirrors

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. Vanity lights— The vanity lights come on when you open the cover. To adjust the brightness of the lights, slide the switch.

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SECTION 1- 5

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior light Front personal lights Rear personal lights Illuminated entry system Windshield wipers and washer Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Automatic operation— To turn on or off the lights automatical- ly, twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob to the “AUTO” position when the ignition switch is set at ON. The headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1 automatically turn on or off de- pending on the darkness of the surround- ings. Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need- ed immediately when entering a dark tun- nel, parking structure, etc.

HEADLIGHTS Manual operation— To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker, tail, li- cense plate and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above The headlight light (green light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the low beams are on.

low beam

indicator

the

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The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the center instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor. If you feel that the automatic light control comes into operation too early or too late, have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer.

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Automatic light cut off system Position 1 or “AUTO” position with the tail lights on— The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the engine is turned off. Position 2 or “AUTO” position with the headlights on— The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the doors or trunk lid is opened and closed with the engine is turned off. The lights can be turned off immediately by pushing the lock switch on the wireless remote control transmitter with all the doors locked and the trunk lid closed. If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes. To turn on the lights again, turn the igni- tion switch is set at ON or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the knob is in the “AUTO” position.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

Daytime Running Light (DRL) system The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. The DRL system can be helpful in many differ- ent driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system will make your headlights come on at a reduced brightness when: (cid:1) The engine is running. (cid:1) The light switch is in the “AUTO” posi-

tion.

(cid:1) The parking brake is released. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to position 1. Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for night driving. To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob to the position 3 (“DRL OFF”) or turn the ignition switch off.

leveling system

Automatic headlight (with discharge headlights) Vehicle position changes according to loading condition, passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and decelera- tion, etc. However, the headlight beam level is always maintained automatically by the system at the proper level so that your headlights do not dazzle other road users. The warning light will come on when the ignition switch is set at ON and will go off after a few second. If this system fails, the warning light in the this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

instrument panel comes on.

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If you replace the rear suspension and/or the vehicle height changes, contact your Toyota dealer the automatic leveling system and headlight headlight beam level.

to check

High- Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights even when the headlight switch is off.

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The ignition switch must be set at ON. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light bulbs” on page 371 in Section 7- 3.

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HEADLIGHTS Manual operation— To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate and instrument panel lights The tail light indicator (green light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the tail lights are on. Position 2—Headlights and all of above

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Automatic operation— To turn on or off the lights automatical- ly, twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob to the position 3 (“AUTO”) when the ignition switch is set at ON. The headlights and/or all of the lights in position 1 automatically turn on or off de- pending on the darkness of the surround- ings. Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need- ed immediately when entering a dark tun- nel, parking structure, etc.

The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the center instrument panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor. If you feel that the automatic light control comes into operation too early or too late, have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer. Automatic light cut off system Position 1 or position 3 with the tail lights on— The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the engine off.

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Daytime Running Light (DRL) system The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights for night driving.

to full intensity

leveling system

Automatic headlight (with discharge headlights) Vehicle position changes according to loading condition, passengers getting on and off, vehicle acceleration and decelera- tion, etc. However, the headlight beam level is always maintained automatically by the system at the proper level so that your headlights do not dazzle other road users. The warning light will come on when the ignition switch is set at ON and will go off after a few second. If this system fails, the warning light in the this occurs, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer.

instrument panel comes on.

If

Position 2 or position 3 with the head- lights on— The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the door or trunk lid is opened and closed with the engine off. The lights can be turned off immediately by pushing the lock switch on the wireless remote control the transmitter with all doors locked and the trunk lid closed. If any of the door or trunk lid is kept opened, the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes. To turn on the lights again, turn the igni- tion switch is set at ON or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the head- light switch is off.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

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If you replace the rear suspension and/or the vehicle height changes, contact your Toyota dealer the automatic leveling system and headlight headlight beam level.

to check

High- Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights even when the headlight switch is off.

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TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The ignition switch must be set at ON. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light bulbs” on page 371 in Section 7- 3.

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Emergency flashers

Instrument panel light control

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.

To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the knob. With the knob turned fully clockwise, the intensity of the instrument panel lights will not be reduced even when the tail lights/ headlights are turned on.

flashers,

turn on

the emergency

To push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull as far off the road as pos- sible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.

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Front fog lights

Interior light

Front personal lights

To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn sig- nal switch lever. They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

To turn on the interior light, push the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turns the light off. “DOOR”—Turns light on when any door is opened. The light goes off when all the doors are closed. For details, see “Illuminated entry system” on page 135 in this Section. Interior personal lights—The rear personal lights can be turned on or off by light switch.

interior

light

rear

and

the

the

the front personal

To turn on light, push the switch. To turn the light off, push the switch once again.

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interior

To turn on the rear personal lights, op- erate light switch. The lights can be turned on or off by push- ing on each button when the interior light switch is in the “OFF” or “DOOR” position. The interior light switch has the following positions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. “OFF”—Turn the lights on only when you pushing on each button. light on when any “DOOR”—Turns door is opened or unlock a door with all the doors are locked. For details, see “Il- luminated entry system” on page 135 in this Section.

the

Rear personal lights

Personal light switch

Interior light switch

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Illuminated entry system

The following lights except the center console illumination and exterior foot lights will come on when any of the doors are opened. After all the doors are closed, the lights remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. The interior light, front and rear personal light, and the ignition switch light (vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch) come on when the interior light switch is in the “DOOR” position. 1. Ignition switch light 2. Interior light 3. Front personal lights 4. Center console illumination 5. Rear personal lights 6. Exterior foot lights When any of the doors are unlocked, the lights except the center console illumina- tion and exterior foot lights will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds be- fore fading out. If all the doors are closed, when the igni- tion switch is turned off, the lights except the center console illumination and exteri- or foot lights will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds.

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Windshield wipers and washer

(intermittent operation type)

the band upward

Rotating the band on the lever lets you adjust the wiper time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it. When the lever is set to the intermittent position (position 1), the wipers move ac- cording to the vehicle speed. The higher the vehicle speed is, the shorter the inter- mittent time becomes. When the lever is in the position 2, the wipers operate at the vehicle is moving and, when it stops, they switch to intermittent operation. If the le- ver is shifted “LO” position while the ve- hicle is stopped, the wiper will begin to work in intermittent operation after a cou- ple of wipes at low speed. This feature can be deactivated. For de- tails, ask your Toyota dealer. As soon as the vehicle starts to move, the wiper will operate once to clear the driver’s front view if it is set to “INT”.

low speed while

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The ignition switch must be set at ON.

Lever position

Operation

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Position 4

Position 5

Intermittent operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Single sweep operation

Washer on

If all the doors are closed and the ignition switch is set at ACC, the ignition switch light and interior light will fade out. If all the doors are locked, all the lights will fade out. When the transmission selector lever is placed out of the “P” position with the ignition switch is set at ON, the exterior foot lights will fade out. To prevent the battery being discharged, all of the lights will automatically turn off the key removed (vehicles with key cylin- der- type ignition switch) or the ignition is turned off (vehicles with smart key sys- tem), and for about 20 minutes. CENTER CONSOLE ILLUMINATION The center console illumination comes on when the ignition switch is set at ACC or ON. ILLUMINATIONS OF ENTRY FUNCTION (vehicles with smart key system) The interior light and exterior foot lights come on and remain on for about 15 sec- onds when you carry the registered key into the entry function actuation area. For further information of entry function actua- tion area, see “Smart key system” on page 27 in Section 1- 2.

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the door

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final sweep does not occur

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you (position 5). After the washer operates, the wipers op- erate three times in low operation, pause for several seconds, and then operate once more. This occurs only if the wiper switch is in the “OFF” or “INT” position. The interval between the 3 wipes and the final wipe depends on the vehicle speed. The the vehicle speed exceeds 170 km/h (106
mph). The final wipe (after a pause of several seconds) prevents the washer fluid from dripping. The final wipe can be set to occur after a three second pause, or can be deactivated. For details, ask your Toyota dealer. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 369 in Section 7- 3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

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Windshield wipers and washer

(raindrop detection type)

NOTICE

Automatic control adjuster

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield is dry. It may scratch the glass or may damage wiper blades.

When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle serviced.

NOTICE

If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The ignition switch must be set at ON.

Lever position

Operation

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Position 4

Position 5

Automatic operation

Low speed operation

High speed operation

Single sweep operation

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Even if the wiper lever is in the position 1, the system will switch to intermittent operations in the following conditions: (cid:1) When

the windshield gets extremely

cold (at less than -10(cid:2)C [14(cid:2)F])

(cid:1) When the system malfunctions However, when the windshield gets ex- tremely hot (at more than 90(cid:2)C [194(cid:2)F]), the wipers do not operate even the wiper lever is in the position 1. As soon as the vehicle starts to move, the wiper will operate once to clear the driver’s front view if it is set to “INT”.

if

CAUTION

Be careful not to get your fingers caught between the wipers and wind- shield. When the wiper lever is in the posi- tion 1 with the ignition switch on, the wipers could operate automatically in the following cases: (cid:1) If you touch the upper center of the

windshield adjacent to the sensor.

(cid:1) If you wipe the upper center of the windshield (adjacent to which the sensor is located) with a towel or other object.

(cid:1) If the windshield vibrates. (cid:1) If you touch the sensor.

NOTICE

Do not apply detergent to or wet the automatic wiper control sensor when cleaning the inside of the windshield.

is determined by

Automatic operation (position 1) The wiper speed the amount of raindrops and sunlight detected by the automatic wiper control sensor. The automatic wiper control sensor is on the the windshield as shown above. If you feel that the operation of the auto- matic wiper control is too fast or too slow, twist the automatic control adjuster in the “- ” direction to lower sensitivity, and “+” direction to boost the sensitivity.

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To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you (position 5). After the washer operates, the wipers op- erate three times in low operation, pause for several seconds, and then operate once more. This occurs only if the wiper switch is in the “OFF” or “INT” position. The interval between the 3 wipes and the final wipe depends on the vehicle speed. The the vehicle speed exceeds 170 km/h (106
mph). The final wipe (after a pause of several seconds) prevents the washer fluid from dripping. The final wipe can be set to occur after a three second pause, or can be deactivated. For details, ask your Toyota dealer. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid” on page 369 in Section 7- 3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield is dry. It may scratch the glass or may damage wiper blades.

When waxing your vehicle, make sure that the washer nozzles do not become blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to have the vehicle serviced.

NOTICE

If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

Type A

Type B

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Make sure you the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop- and- go driving. The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow. Type B only—If the outside rear view mir- rors are heavily coated with ice, use a spray de- icer before operating the switch.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connec- tors.

To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The ignition switch must be set at ON. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the surface. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Type B only—The heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces. Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on. Push the switch once again to turn the defoggers off. The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.

CAUTION

Type B only—Since the mirror sur- faces can get hot, do not touch them when the defogger switch is on.

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SECTION 1- 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

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Fuel gauge

Low fuel level warning light

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

indicates

The gauge the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank when the ignition switch is set at ON. Nearly full—Needle at “F” Nearly empty—Needle at “E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual.

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The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool.

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Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: (cid:1) Driving up a long hill on a hot day. (cid:1) Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

(cid:1) Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

(cid:1) Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

(cid:1) Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See “If your ve- hicle overheats” on page 312 in Section 4.

The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en- gine lugging and over- revving. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.

NOTICE

Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.

trip meters when

This meter displays the odometer and two ignition switch is set at ON. 1. Odometer—Shows

total distance

the

the

the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two

trip meters—Show

two different distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec- trical power source is disconnected.

fuel economy and

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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the button. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter then back B, the odometer each time you push. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the button until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.

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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

or

(indicator and buzzer)

(indicator and buzzer)

(indicator and buzzer)

If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

Fasten driver’s seat belt.

Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.

Stop and check.

Stop and check.

or

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Low fuel level warning light

Fill up tank.

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

or

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

(indicator and buzzer)

Close all doors.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Add washer fluid.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Replace engine oil.

(h)