2016 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

Level 1

Function

Default setting

Reverse operation

Time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates

On

0.7

seconds

Customized

setting

Level 1 to 3

— O

Customized

setting

Off

0 second 0.9 seconds 1.2 seconds

— O

— O

*: If equipped

WARNING

■During customization

As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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8-2. Customization

NOTICE

■During customization

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus- tomizing features.

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Items to initialize

The following items must be initialized for normal system opera- tion after such cases as the maintenance being performed on the vehicle:

Item

When to initialize

Reference

P. 318

P. 342

Message indicating mainte- nance is required

• After the maintenance is per-

formed

size

• When changing

the

tire

• When changing

the pressure

tire inflation by changing traveling speed or load weight, etc.

Tire pressure warning sys- tem

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8-3. Items to initialize

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For owners

459

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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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi- tion to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free: 1-800- 331-4331). If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 to http:// www.safercar.gov ; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.

(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go

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Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

The following is a French explanation of seat belt instructions extracted from the seat belt section in this manual. See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English.

Utilisation correcte des ceintures de sécurité ● Déroulez la sangle diagonale de telle sorte qu’elle passe bien sur l’épaule, sans pour autant être en contact avec le cou ou glisser de l’épaule.

● Placez la sangle abdominale le les

plus bas possible sur hanches.

● Réglez la position du dossier de siège. Asseyez-vous le dos droit et

calez-vous bien dans le siège.

● Ne vrillez pas la ceinture de sécurité.

Entretien et soin ■ Ceintures de sécurité

Nettoyez avec un chiffon ou une éponge humidifiés avec de l'eau savonneuse tiède. Vérifiez régulièrement que les ceintures ne sont pas usées, effilochées ou entaillées excessivement.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Détérioration et usure des ceintures de sécurité

Inspectez le système de ceintures de sécurité régulièrement. Contrôlez l'absence de coupures, d'effilochages et de pièces desserrées. N'utilisez pas une ceinture de sécurité endommagée avant qu'elle ne soit remplacée. Une ceinture de sécurité endommagée ne permet pas de protéger un occu- pant de blessures graves ou mortelles.

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SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners (in French)

The following is a French explanation of SRS airbag instructions extracted from the SRS airbag section in this manual. See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instruc- tions in English.

◆ Coussins gonflables frontaux SRS

Coussin gonflable conducteur/coussin gonflable du passager avant SRS Participent à la protection de la tête et du thorax du conducteur et du passager avant contre les chocs contre les éléments de l'habitacle Coussins gonflables de genoux SRS Participent à la protection du conducteur et du passager avant

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◆ Coussins gonflables latéraux et rideaux SRS

Coussins gonflables latéraux avant SRS Participent à la protection du torse des occupants de siège avant Coussins gonflables latéraux arrière SRS Participent à la protection du torse des occupants des sièges latéraux arrière Coussins gonflables rideaux SRS ● Participent principalement à la protection de la tête des occu-

pants des sièges latéraux

● Peut contribuer à empêcher les occupants d'être éjectés du

véhicule en cas de tonneau

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11

12

13

14

15

16

17

latéral

Capteurs d'impact (arrière) Coussin gonflable conducteur Contact de boucle de ceinture de sécurité conducteur Témoin d'avertissement SRS Contact de boucle de ceinture de sécurité du passager avant Système de classification de l'occupant du siège passager avant (ECU et capteurs) Ensemble de capteurs de coussins gonflables

10

de

latéral

Capteurs d'impact avant Coussins gonflables genoux Capteurs d'impact (portes avant) Prétensionneurs de ceintures de sécurité et limiteurs de force Coussin gonflable passager avant Coussins gonflables latéraux avant Coussins gonflables rideaux Témoins “AIR BAG ON” et “AIR BAG OFF” Capteurs d'impact latéral (avant) Coussins gonflables latéraux arrière

indicateurs

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Votre véhicule est équipé de COUSSINS GONFLABLES INTELLI- GENTS conçus selon les normes de sécurité américaines applicables aux véhicules à moteur (FMVSS208). L'ensemble de capteurs de coussins gonflables (ECU) régule le déploiement des coussins gon- flables sur la base des informations qu'il reçoit des capteurs, etc., indi- qués ci-dessus dans le schéma illustrant les composants du système. Parmi ces informations figurent la gravité du choc et l'occupation du véhicule par les passagers. Le déploiement rapide des coussins gon- flables est obtenu au moyen d'une réaction chimique dans les disposi- tifs pyrotechniques, qui produit un gaz inoffensif permettant d'amortir le mouvement des occupants.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS

Respectez les précautions suivantes concernant les coussins gonflables SRS. Le non-respect de ces précautions peut occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles. ●Le conducteur et tous les passagers du véhicule doivent porter correcte-

ment leur ceinture de sécurité. Les coussins gonflables SRS sont des dispositifs supplémentaires à utili- ser avec les ceintures de sécurité.

●Le coussin gonflable conducteur SRS se déploie avec une force considé- rable, pouvant occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles, si le conducteur se trouve très près du coussin gonflable. L'autorité fédérale chargée de la sécurité routière aux États-Unis (NHTSA) conseille: La zone à risque du coussin gonflable conducteur se situant dans les pre- miers 2 à 3 in. (50 à 75 mm) de déploiement, vous placer à 10 in. (250
mm) de votre coussin gonflable conducteur vous garantit une marge de sécurité suffisante. Cette distance est à mesurer entre le centre du volant et le sternum. Si vous êtes assis à moins de 10 in. (250 mm), vous pou- vez changer votre position de conduite de plusieurs façons: • Reculez votre siège le plus possible, de manière à pouvoir encore

atteindre confortablement les pédales.

• Inclinez légèrement le dossier du siège.

Bien que les véhicules aient une conception différente, un grand nom- bre de conducteurs peuvent s'asseoir à une distance de 10 in. (250
mm), même avec le siège conducteur complètement avancé, simple- ment en inclinant un peu le dossier de siège. Si vous avez des difficul- tés à voir la route après avoir incliné le dossier de votre siège, utilisez un coussin ferme et antidérapant pour vous rehausser ou remontez le siège si votre véhicule est équipé de cette fonction.

• Si votre volant est réglable, inclinez-le vers le bas. Cela a pour effet d'orienter le coussin gonflable en direction de votre poitrine plutôt que de votre tête et de votre cou.

Réglez votre siège selon les recommandations de la NHTSA ci-dessus, tout en conservant le contrôle des pédales, du volant et la vue des com- mandes du tableau de bord.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS

●Si vous attachez une rallonge de cein- ture de sécurité aux boucles de ceinture de sécurité avant, sans l'attacher au pêne de la ceinture de sécurité, les coussins gonflables frontaux SRS déterminent que le conducteur et le passager avant ont attaché leur cein- ture de sécurité, bien que la ceinture de sécurité ne soit pas attachée. Dans ce cas, les coussins gonflables frontaux SRS peuvent ne pas se déployer cor- rectement en cas de collision, pouvant occasionner des blessures graves, voire mortelles. Veillez à porter la cein- ture de sécurité avec la rallonge de ceinture de sécurité.

●Le coussin gonflable passager avant SRS se déploie également avec une force considérable, pouvant occasionner des blessures graves, voire mor- telles, si le passager avant se trouve très près du coussin gonflable. Le siège du passager avant doit être éloigné le plus possible du coussin gon- flable en réglant le dossier de siège de façon à ce que le passager avant soit assis bien droit dans le siège.

●Les nourrissons et les enfants qui ne sont pas correctement assis et/ou attachés peuvent être grièvement blessés ou tués par le déploiement d'un coussin gonflable. Un nourrisson ou un enfant trop petit pour utiliser une ceinture de sécurité doit être correctement attaché au moyen d'un siège de sécurité enfant. Toyota recommande vivement d'installer tous les nour- rissons et enfants sur les sièges arrière du véhicule et de prévoir pour eux des systèmes de retenue adaptés. Les sièges arrière sont plus sûrs pour les nourrissons et les enfants que le siège du passager avant.

●Ne vous asseyez pas sur le bord du siège et ne vous appuyez pas contre la planche de bord.

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■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS

●Ne laissez pas un enfant rester debout devant le coussin gonflable passager avant SRS ou s'asseoir sur les genoux du passager avant.

●Ne laissez pas les occupants des siè- ges avant voyager avec un objet sur les genoux.

●Ne vous appuyez pas contre la porte, le rail latéral de toit ou les montants avant, latéraux et arrière.

●Ne laissez personne s'agenouiller sur les sièges passagers en appui contre la porte ou sortir la tête ou les mains à l'extérieur du véhicule.

●Ne fixez rien et ne posez rien sur des emplacements tels que la planche de bord, la garniture du volant et la partie inférieure du tableau de bord. Ces éléments peuvent se transformer en projectiles lorsque les coussins gon- flables conducteur, passager avant et genoux SRS se déploient.

●Ne fixez rien aux portes, à la vitre du pare-brise, aux vitres latérales, aux montants avant et arrière, au rail latéral de toit et à la poignée de maintien.

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AVERTISSEMENT

■Précautions relatives aux coussins gonflables SRS

●Ne suspendez aucun cintre ou objet dur aux crochets à vêtements. Tous ces objets pourraient se transformer en projectiles et causer des blessures graves, voire mortelles en cas de déploiement des coussins gonflables rideaux SRS.

●Si un cache en vinyle est placé sur la zone où le coussin gonflable de

genoux SRS se déploie, assurez-vous de le retirer.

●N'utilisez aucun accessoire de siège recouvrant les zones de déploiement des coussins gonflables latéraux SRS, car il risque de gêner le déploie- ment des coussins gonflables. De tels accessoires peuvent empêcher les coussins gonflables latéraux de fonctionner correctement, désactiver le système ou entraîner le déploiement accidentel des coussins gonflables latéraux, occasionnant des blessures graves, voire mortelles.

●Évitez de faire subir des chocs ou des pressions excessives aux parties

renfermant les composants de coussins gonflables SRS. En effet, cela pourrait entraîner un dysfonctionnement des coussins gon- flables SRS.

●Ne touchez aucun composant immédiatement après le déploiement (gon-

flage) des coussins gonflables SRS, car ils peuvent être chauds.

●Si vous avez des difficultés à respirer après le déploiement des coussins gonflables SRS, ouvrez une porte ou une vitre pour faire entrer de l'air frais, ou bien descendez du véhicule si cela ne présente pas de danger. Essuyez tout résidu dès que possible afin d'éviter d'éventuelles irritations de la peau.

●Si les parties renfermant les coussins gonflables SRS, comme les garnitu- res du volant et des montants avant et arrière, sont endommagées ou cra- quelées, faites-les remplacer par votre concessionnaire Toyota.

●Ne placez rien sur le siège du passager avant, comme un coussin par exemple. Cela a pour conséquence de répartir le poids du passager sur toute la surface du siège, ce qui empêche le capteur de détecter correcte- ment le poids du passager. En conséquence, les coussins gonflables fron- taux SRS du passager avant risquent de ne pas se déployer en cas de collision.

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■Modification et mise au rebut des composants du système de coussins

gonflables SRS Ne mettez pas votre véhicule au rebut et ne procédez à aucune des modifi- cations suivantes sans consulter votre concessionnaire Toyota. Les cous- sins gonflables SRS peuvent ne pas fonctionner correctement ou se déployer (se gonfler) accidentellement, provoquant la mort ou de graves blessures. ●Installation, dépose, démontage et réparation des coussins gonflables

SRS

●Réparations, modifications, dépose ou remplacement du volant, du tableau de bord, de la planche de bord, des sièges ou de leur garnissage, des montants avant, latéraux et arrière ou des rails latéraux de toit

●Réparations ou modifications des ailes avant, du pare-chocs avant ou des

flancs de l'habitacle

●Installation d'un protège-calandre (pare-buffle, pare-kangourou, etc.), de

chasse-neige, de treuils, ou d'un porte-bagages de toit

●Modifications du système de suspension du véhicule ●Installation d'appareils électroniques tels que les émetteurs/récepteurs

radios mobiles et les lecteurs CD

●Modifications de votre véhicule pour une personne atteinte d'un handicap

physique

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Index

473

What to do if... (Troubleshooting) .................... 474
Alphabetical index ..................... 478

For details of equipment related to the audio/navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

If you have a problem, check the following before contacting your Toyota dealer.

The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed

You lose your keys

● If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be

made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 93)

● If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-

cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. (P. 109)

The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

● Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (P. 358) ● Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?

When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (P. 161)

● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?

When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on your person.

● The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio

wave. (P. 114)

The rear door cannot be opened

● Is the child-protector lock set?

The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector lock. (P. 100)

The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

● The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the trunk. (P. 105)

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If you think something is wrong

The engine does not start

● Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?

(P. 160)

● Is the shift lever in P? (P. 162) ● Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (P. 109) ● Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 163) ● Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?

In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (P. 411)

● Is the battery discharged? (P. 413)

The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress the brake pedal

● Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode? If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode (P. 409)

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is stopped

● It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 162)

The windows do not open or close by operating the power window switches

● Is the window lock switch pressed?

The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper- ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 135)

The engine switch is turned off automatically

● The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES- SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of time. (P. 162)

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

A warning buzzer sounds during driving

● The seat belt reminder light is flashing

Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 388)

● The brake system warning light is on

Is the parking brake released? (P. 170)

Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound. (P. 386, 394)

An alarm is activated and the horn sounds

● Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?

The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 70)

To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start the engine.

A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle

● Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?

Check the message on the multi-information display.

A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

● When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 386. ● When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction procedure

appropriate to the message.

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477

When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

● Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare

tire. (P. 395)

The vehicle becomes stuck

● Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or

snow. (P. 420)

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Alphabetical index

Alphabetical index

A/C ............................................ 258
Air conditioning filter ............. 356
Automatic air conditioning

system................................ 258

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 248
Function................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Air conditioning filter .............. 356
Air conditioning system.......... 258
Air conditioning filter ............. 356
Air conditioning system......... 258
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions

for your child......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 387
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag

operating conditions ............. 42

Curtain shield airbag

precautions........................... 39

Front passenger occupant

classification system............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal

of airbags.............................. 41

Side airbag operating

conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions.......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags

operating conditions ............. 42

Side and curtain shield

airbags precautions.............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 34

Alarm .......................................... 70
Alarm ...................................... 70
Warning buzzer .................... 386
Anchor brackets........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 108
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)...................................... 248
Function................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387

Approach warning (dynamic radar cruise control)............. 227
Armrest..................................... 288
Armrest door............................ 290
Assist grips.............................. 291
Audio system* Automatic headlight leveling system.................................... 173
Automatic high beam.............. 174
Automatic light control system.................................... 171
Automatic transmission ......... 165

If the shift lever

cannot be shifted from P .... 409
Paddle shift switches............ 166
S mode ................................. 166

AUX port* Auxiliary boxes........................ 276

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Replacing light bulbs............. 372
Wattage ................................ 432
Battery ...................................... 336
Battery checking ................... 336
If the vehicle battery

is discharged ...................... 413

Preparing and checking

before winter....................... 253
Warning light......................... 386

Brake

Fluid...................................... 335
Parking brake........................ 170
Warning light......................... 386
Brake assist ............................. 248
Break-in tips............................. 146
Brightness control

Instrument panel light

control................................... 80
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)....... 237

Alphabetical index

479

Care .................................. 310, 314
Aluminum wheels ................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior .................................. 314
Seat belts.............................. 315
Cargo capacity......................... 157
Cargo net.................................. 281
Chains ...................................... 254
Child restraint system............... 53
Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 63
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats,

installation ............................ 60

Front passenger occupant

classification system ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation.......... 60
Installing CRS

with LATCH anchors ............ 58

Installing CRS with seat

belts...................................... 60

Installing CRS

with top tether strap.............. 64

*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alphabetical index

Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 337, 416
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should

wear the seat belt................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions.......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic

key battery precautions ...... 359

Seat belt extender

precautions........................... 33
Seat belt precautions.............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 267
Trunk precautions................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 310, 314
Aluminum wheels.................. 311
Exterior ................................. 310
Interior................................... 314
Seat belts.............................. 315
Clock......................................... 284
Coat hooks............................... 291
Compass .................................. 305
Condenser................................ 334
Console box............................. 274

Cooling system

Engine overheating............... 417

Cruise control

Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise

control ................................ 220
Cup holders ............................. 275
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features............ 449

Daytime running light system.................................... 172
Defogger

Front windshield ................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 262
Rear window......................... 262
Dimension................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display

Cruise control ....................... 233
Dynamic radar cruise

control ................................ 220

LDA (Lane Departure Alert

with steering control).......... 209
Multi-information display......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 394

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Door courtesy lights

Wattage ................................ 432
Doors .......................................... 97

Automatic door locking

and unlocking system......... 100
Door glasses......................... 135
Door lock................................. 99
Open door warning buzzer ... 110
Open door warning light........ 388
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Rear door child-protector...... 100

Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 121
Driving ...................................... 144
Break-in tips.......................... 146
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 246
Procedures ........................... 144
Winter drive tips.................... 253

Dynamic radar cruise control.................................... 220

Alphabetical index

481

Eco Drive Indicator.................... 81
Eco drive mode........................ 246
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS) ...................................... 248
Function................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Electronic key............................ 92
Battery-saving function......... 113
If the electronic key does not

operate properly................. 410
Replacing the battery............ 358
Emergency flashers ................ 378
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate properly .............................. 410
If the engine will not start...... 407
If the shift lever

cannot be shifted from P .... 409

If the trunk opener is not

actuated ............................. 106

If the vehicle battery is

discharged.......................... 413

If the warning buzzer

sounds................................ 386

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Alphabetical index

If the warning light turns

on ....................................... 386

If the warning message

is displayed......................... 394
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
If you think something

is wrong.............................. 384

If your vehicle becomes

stuck................................... 420

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency... 379

If your vehicle needs

to be towed......................... 380
If your vehicle overheats....... 417

Engine

ACCESSORY mode ............. 161
Compartment........................ 328
Engine switch........................ 160
Hood ..................................... 326
How to start the engine......... 160
Identification number ............ 425
If the engine will not start...... 407
Ignition switch

(engine switch) ................... 160
Overheating .......................... 417

Engine coolant......................... 332
Capacity................................ 428
Checking............................... 332
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 253

Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system...... 68
Engine oil ................................. 329
Capacity................................ 426
Checking............................... 329
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 253
Engine switch .......................... 160
EPS (Electronic Power Steering) ................................ 248
Function................................ 248
Warning light......................... 387
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10

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483

Front turn signal lights ........... 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 368
Turn signal lever................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
Fuel........................................... 426
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel gauge.............................. 79
Fuel pump shut off system ... 385
Information............................ 433
Refueling .............................. 184
Type.............................. 184, 426
Warning light......................... 388
Fuel filler door ......................... 184

If the fuel filler door

cannot be opened .............. 186
Refueling .............................. 184
Fuel pump shut off system..... 385
Fuses........................................ 360

Garage door opener................ 292
Gauges ....................................... 79
Glove box................................. 274
Grocery bag hooks.................. 281

Flat tire...................................... 395
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid

Automatic transmission......... 429
Brake .................................... 430
Washer ................................. 339

Front passenger occupant classification system.............. 46
Front personal lights............... 271
Front seats ............................... 119
Adjustment............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 314
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access

system................................ 120
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Seat position memory........... 121
Seat ventilators..................... 267
Front side marker lights.......... 171
Light switch........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373

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Alphabetical index

Head restraints ........................ 126
Headlights ................................ 171
Automatic high beam............ 174
Discharge headlights

precautions......................... 376
Light switch........................... 171
Replacing light

bulbs................... 366, 367, 373
Wattage ................................ 432

Heaters

Air conditioning system......... 258
Outside rear view mirrors...... 262
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Hood ......................................... 326
Hooks

Coat hooks............................ 291
Grocery bag hooks ............... 281
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24
Horn .......................................... 128

I/M test...................................... 323
Identification

Engine .................................. 425
Vehicle.................................. 425

Ignition switch (engine switch)...................... 160
Illuminated entry system ........ 272
Immobilizer system................... 68
Indicators ................................... 77
Initialization

Maintenance......................... 318
Tire pressure

warning system .................. 341
Inside rear view mirror............ 130
Instrument panel light control...................................... 80
Interior lights ........................... 270

Jack

Positioning a floor jack.......... 327
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 396
Jack handle.............................. 396
Jam protection function

Moon roof ............................. 139
Power windows..................... 136

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License plate lights................. 171
Light switch........................... 171

Light bulbs

Replacing.............................. 366
Wattage ................................ 432

Lights

Automatic high beam............ 174
Headlight switch ................... 171
Illuminated entry system....... 272
Interior light........................... 271
Interior lights list.................... 270
Personal lights...................... 271
Replacing light bulbs ............ 366
Trunk light............................. 105
Turn signal lever................... 169
Vanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Load capacity .......................... 157
Lock steering column ............. 162
Low profile tire......................... 344
Luggage hook.......................... 281
Luggage net............................. 281
Luggage security system ....... 104

Keyless entry

Smart key system ........... 97, 103
Wireless remote

control........................... 97, 103 Keys............................................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
Electronic key ......................... 92
Engine switch........................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate properly .............................. 410
Key number plate.................... 92
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Mechanical key....................... 93
Replacing the battery............ 358
Warning buzzer..................... 110
Wireless remote control

key........................................ 92
Knee airbags.............................. 34

Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ......... 209
Language (multi-information display)..... 85
LATCH anchors ......................... 58
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 209
Lever

Auxiliary catch lever.............. 326
Hood lock release lever ........ 326
Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Shift lever.............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wiper lever............................ 178

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Navigation system* Noise from under vehicle ........... 8

Odometer ................................... 79
Oil

Engine oil.............................. 426

Opener

Hood..................................... 326
Trunk .................................... 103
Outer foot lights ...................... 270
Outside rear view mirrors....... 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind spot monitor................. 237
Linked mirror function

when reversing................... 133
Mirror position memory......... 121
Outside rear view

mirror defoggers................. 262
Overheating, Engine ............... 417

486

Alphabetical index

Maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance... 324
General maintenance ........... 319
Maintenance data ................. 424
Maintenance requirements ... 317
Resetting the message

indicating maintenance is required........................... 318
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 386
Master warning light................ 389
Meter........................................... 79
Indicators ................................ 77
Instrument panel light

control................................... 80
Meters..................................... 79
Multi-information display......... 82
Warning lights......................... 75

Mirrors

Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirror

defoggers ........................... 262
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Vanity mirrors........................ 283
Moon roof................................. 138
Jam protection function......... 139
Operation.............................. 138
Multi-information display.......... 82
Cruise control........................ 233
Dynamic radar cruise

control................................. 220
Language................................ 85
Switching the display .............. 83
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 394

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Paddle shift switches.............. 166
Parking brake........................... 170
Operation.............................. 170
Parking brake engaged

warning buzzer................... 386
Parking lights........................... 171
Light switch........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 368
PCS (Pre-Collision System).... 196
Function................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision

System) switch ................... 200
Warning light......................... 387
Personal lights......................... 271
Power easy access system .... 120
Power outlets........................... 286
Power steering (Electric Power Steering system) ....... 248
Warning light......................... 387
Power windows........................ 135
Jam protection function......... 136
Operation.............................. 135
Window lock switch............... 135
Pre-Collision System (PCS).... 196
Function................................ 196
PCS (Pre-Collision

System) switch .................. 200
Warning light......................... 387

Alphabetical index

487

Radar cruise control (dynamic radar cruise control)............. 220
Radiator.................................... 334
Rear personal lights................ 271
Rear seat heaters .................... 267
Rear sunshade......................... 289
Rear turn signal lights ............ 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 370
Turn signal lever................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432

Rear view mirror

Inside rear view mirror .......... 130
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 132

Rear view monitor system* Rear window defoggers.......... 262
Refueling.................................. 184
Capacity................................ 426
Fuel types............................. 426
If the fuel filler door

cannot be opened .............. 186
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 186

Replacing

Electronic key battery ........... 358
Fuses.................................... 360
Light bulbs ............................ 363
Tires...................................... 395

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners...................... 460
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is required.............................. 318

*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Alphabetical index

Safety Connect ........................ 299
Seat belts.................................... 28
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking

Retractor............................... 30

Child restraint system

installation ............................ 60

Cleaning and maintaining

the seat belt........................ 315

Emergency Locking

Retractor............................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear

the seat belt.......................... 30

Pregnant women, proper

seat belt use......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer.... 388
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt pretensioners........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 387
Seat heaters ............................. 267
Seat position memory............. 121
Seat ventilators........................ 267
Seating capacity ...................... 157
Seats......................................... 119
Adjustment............................ 119
Adjustment precautions ........ 120
Child seats/child restraint

system installation................ 57
Cleaning................................ 314
Driving position memory ....... 121
Head restraints ..................... 126
Power easy access

system................................ 120
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 267
Seat position memory........... 121
Seat ventilators..................... 267

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Automatic headlight

system................................ 172
Automatic high beam............ 174
Camera sensor............. 190, 192
Inside rear view mirror .......... 131
Radar sensor........ 190, 191, 239
Rain-sensing windshield

wipers................................. 182
Service reminder indicators..... 74
Shift lever................................. 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
If the shift lever

cannot be shifted from P .... 409
Shift lock system..................... 409
Side airbags............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 171
Light switch........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs ............ 373
Side mirrors ............................. 132
Adjusting and folding ............ 132
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 237
Linked mirror function

when reversing................... 133
Mirror position memory......... 121
Side turn signal lights............. 169
Replacing light bulbs ............ 373
Turn signal lever................... 169
Smart key system.................... 108
Antenna location................... 108
Entry functions................ 97, 103
Starting the engine ............... 160
Snow tires ................................ 255
Spare tire.................................. 395
Inflation pressure.................. 431
Storage location.................... 396
Spark plug................................ 428
Specifications.......................... 424
Speedometer.............................. 79
Steering lock............................ 162
Column lock release............. 163
Steering wheel......................... 128
Stop lights

Replacing light bulbs ............ 373

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489

Tire pressure warning reset

switch ................................. 342
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance

button ................................. 220
VSC OFF switch................... 249
Window lock switch .............. 135
Windshield wipers

and washer switch.............. 178

Storage feature ........................ 273
Stuck

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................... 420

Sun shade

Rear...................................... 289
Roof ...................................... 139
Sun visors ................................ 283
Switches

BSM (Blind spot monitor)

switch ................................. 237
Compass switch.................... 305
Cruise control switch............. 233
“DISP” button.......................... 83
Door lock switches.................. 99
Driving mode select switch ... 246
Driving position memory

switches.............................. 121

Dynamic radar cruise

control switch...................... 220
Emergency flashers switch... 378
Engine switch........................ 160
Garage door opener

switches.............................. 292
Ignition switch ....................... 160
LDA (Lane Departure Alert

with steering control) .......... 209
Light switches ....................... 171
Moon roof switches............... 138
Outside rear view mirror

switches.............................. 132
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
PCS (Pre-Collision

System) switch ................... 200
Power door lock switch........... 99
Power window switches........ 135
Rear sunshade switch .......... 289
Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers switch ................................. 262
Seat heater switches ............ 267
Seat ventilator switches........ 267
“SOS” button......................... 299

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Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights.................................. 171
Light switch........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373

Theft deterrent system

Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system..... 68
Tire inflation pressure............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light......................... 389
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading............................... 441

Tire pressure warning system.................................... 341
Function................................ 341
Initializing.............................. 341
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters......................... 341
Registering ID codes ............ 343
Tire pressure warning reset

switch ................................. 342
Warning light......................... 389
Tires.......................................... 340
Chains................................... 254
Checking............................... 340
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information............................ 436
Replacing.............................. 395
Rotating tires......................... 340
Size....................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 255
Spare tire .............................. 395
Tire pressure warning

system................................ 341
Warning light......................... 389
Tools......................................... 396

Top tether strap......................... 64
Total load capacity.................. 157
Towing

Dinghy towing....................... 159
Emergency towing................ 380
Trailer towing........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR* Toyota Safety Sense P............ 188
Automatic High Beam........... 174
Dynamic radar cruise

control ................................ 220

LDA (Lane Departure Alert

with steering control).......... 209

PCS

(Pre-Collision System) ....... 196
TRAC (Traction Control)......... 248
Transmission........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch... 246
If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P..................... 409
Paddle shift switches............ 166 S mode ................................. 166
Trip information......................... 83
Trip meters................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103
Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system...... 104
Smart key system................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 281
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension....... 290
Wireless remote control........ 103

Trunk light

Trunk light............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 169
Replacing light bulbs .... 368, 370
Turn signal lever................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432

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Warning messages.................. 394
Washer ..................................... 178
Checking............................... 339
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 253
Switch................................... 178
Washing and waxing............... 310
Weight

Cargo capacity...................... 157
Load limits ............................ 157
Weight .................................. 424
Wheels...................................... 353
Replacing wheels ................. 353
Size....................................... 431
Window glasses ...................... 135
Window lock switch ................ 135
Windows................................... 135
Power windows..................... 135
Rear window defogger.......... 262
Windshield wipers................... 178

Intermittent windshield

USB port*

Vanity lights

Vanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Vanity mirrors .......................... 283
Vehicle data recording................ 9
Vehicle identification number................................... 425
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 248
Ventilators (seat ventilators) ................... 267
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 248

Warning buzzers

Rain-sensing windshield

wipers with interval adjuster .............................. 178

wipers................................. 180
Winter driving tips................... 253
Wireless remote control key............................................ 92
Battery-Saving Function ....... 113
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 103
Replacing the battery............ 358

Approach warning................. 227
Brake system........................ 386
Downshifting ......................... 168
Seat belt reminder ................ 388
Warning lights............................ 75
ABS....................................... 387
Brake system........................ 386
Charging system................... 386
Electric power steering ......... 387
Low engine oil pressure........ 386
Low fuel level........................ 388
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 386
Master warning light.............. 389
Open door............................. 388
Parking brake indicator......... 386
Pre-collision system.............. 387
Seat belt reminder light......... 388
Slip indicator ......................... 388
SRS ...................................... 387
Tire pressure......................... 389
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION

Auxiliary catch lever

Trunk opener

Fuel filler door

P. 326

P. 103

P. 186

Hood lock release

lever P. 326

Fuel tank capacity (Reference) Fuel type Cold tire inflation pressure Engine oil capacity (Drain and refill — reference) Engine oil type

Tire inflation

pressure P. 431

17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)

Unleaded gasoline only

P. 184, 426

P. 431

P. 426

P. 426

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Pictorial index

Search by illustration

1 For safety and security

Make sure to read through them

2 Instrument

cluster Operation of each component

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.

4 Driving

Operations and advice which are necessary for driving

5 Interior features Usage of the interior features, etc.

6 Maintenance

and care

7 When trouble

arises

8 Vehicle

specifications

9 For owners

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

Index

Search by symptom

Search alphabetically

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3 Operation of

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual.................... 12
How to search.............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14

1 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

2 Instrument cluster

2.

Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 74
Gauges and meters............. 79
Multi-information display ..... 82
Fuel consumption information ........................ 89

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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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5 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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7 When trouble arises

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

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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8 Vehicle specifications

9 For owners

8-1. Specifications