2016 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual

Automatic transaxle Fluid capacity* Fluid type *: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.

6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Automatic transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Brakes Pedal clearance*1
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit Parking brake pedal travel*2
Fluid type

3.54 in. (90 mm) Min. 0.04  0.24 in. (1.0  6.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 7  10 clicks SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N,

51 kgf) while the engine is running

*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,

30.6 kgf).

Steering

Free play

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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P215/55R17 93V Front

Rear

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)

17  7 J 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

P225/45R18 91V Front

Rear

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)

33 psi (230 kPa, 2.3 kgf/cm2 or bar)

18  7 1/2 J 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

T155/70D17 110M

60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)

17  4 T 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Tires and wheels  Type A

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque  Type B

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque  Compact spare tire

Tire size Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure) Wheel size Wheel nut torque

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Light bulbs*1

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

Type

Headlights Low beam (discharge bulbs)*2 Low beam (halogen bulbs)*2 High beam Front turn signal/parking lights Side marker lights (bulb type)*2
Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights Interior/front personal lights Interior/rear personal lights Vanity lights Door courtesy lights Trunk light

 9005
9005

7444NA W5W WY5W

921
921
W6W

 7065
168
194

35
60
60
28/8

16
16
1.4
3.8

Exterior

Interior

A: D4S discharge bulbs B: HB3L+ halogen bulbs C: HB3 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs *1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs. *2: If equipped

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Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gasoline. Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87
may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A..

■Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gaso- line you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

■Gasoline quality standards

●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which is expected to be applied worldwide.

●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission

levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.

●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and

improves customer satisfaction through better performance.

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■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives ●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to

avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains minimum detergent additives to clean and/or keep clean intake systems, per EPA's lowest additives concen- tration program.

●Toyota strongly recommends the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. For more information on Top Tier Detergent Gasoline and a list of marketers, please go to the official website www.toptiergas.com.

■Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline

Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements. Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced vehicle emissions.

■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline

●Use only gasoline containing up to 15%

ethanol. DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that could contain more than 15% etha- nol, including from any pump labeled E30, E50, E85 (which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 15% ethanol).

DO NOT use gasoline contain- ing more than 15% ethanol.

(30% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no

lower than 87.

●Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

■If your engine knocks

●Consult your Toyota dealer. ●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while accelerat-

ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

NOTICE

■Notice on fuel quality

●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be

damaged.

●Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.

●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the

level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking. At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

■Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.) is encountered after using a different type of fuel, discontinue the use of that type of fuel.

■When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Tire information

Typical tire symbols

 Full-size tire

 Compact spare tire

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10

11

(P. 340)

(P. 439) (P. 438)

Tire size DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows. Location of treadwear indicators Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire. TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. Summer tires or all season tires (P. 344) An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded on its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.

(P. 443) (P. 443)

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Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

DOT symbol* Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifica- tion mark Tire size code Manufacturer’s optional type code (3 or 4 letters) Manufacturing week Manufacturing year

tire

*: The DOT symbol certifies that the tire conforms to applicable Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

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Tire size ■ Typical tire size information

The illustration indicates typical tire size.

Tire use (P = Passenger car, T = Temporary use) Section width (millimeters) Aspect ratio (tire height to section width) Tire construction code (R = Radial, D = Diagonal) Wheel diameter (inches) Load index (2 digits or 3 digits) Speed symbol (alphabet with one letter)

■ Tire dimensions Section width Tire height Wheel diameter

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Tire section names

10

11

Bead Sidewall Shoulder Tread Belt Inner liner Reinforcing rubber Carcass Rim lines Bead wires Chafer

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Uniform Tire Quality Grading This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.

■ DOT quality grades

All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Require- ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.

For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

■ Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci- fied government test course.

For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use. Performance may differ significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

■ Traction AA, A, B, C

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.

A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn- ing) traction.

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■ Temperature A, B, C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi- pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. Grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan- dard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the labo- ratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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Glossary of tire terminology

Tire related term

Meaning

Cold tire inflation pres- sure

Maximum pressure

inflation

Recommended tion pressure

infla-

Accessory weight

Curb weight

Maximum loaded vehi- cle weight

Normal weight

occupant

Occupant distribution

Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked for three hours or more, or has not been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the tire Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer The combined weight (in excess of those stan- dard items which may be replaced) of auto- matic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not) The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment, including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air conditioning and additional weight optional engine The sum of: (a) Curb weight (b) Accessory weight (c) Vehicle capacity weight (d) Production options weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants specified in the second column of Table 1* that follows Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci- fied in the third column of Table 1* below

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Tire related term

Meaning

Production weight

options

Rim

Rim diameter (Wheel diameter) Rim size designation

Rim type designation

Rim width Vehicle weight capacity)

capacity load

(Total

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

Vehicle normal load on the tire

Weather side

Bead

Bead separation

The combined weight of installed regular pro- duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess of the standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated

Nominal diameter of the bead seat

Rim diameter and width The industry manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code Nominal distance between rim flanges The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity The load on an individual tire that is deter- mined by distributing to each axle its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two The load on an individual tire that is deter- mined by distributing to each axle its share of curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1* below), and dividing by two The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire The part of the tire that is made of steel wires, wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is shaped to fit the rim A breakdown of the bond between compo- nents in the bead

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Bias ply tire

Carcass

Chunking

Cord

Cord separation

Cracking

CT

Extra load tire

Groove

Innerliner

Innerliner separation

Intended sidewall

outboard

A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at alternate angles substantially less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread The tire structure, except tread and sidewall rubber which, when inflated, bears the load The breaking away of pieces of the tread or sidewall The strands forming the plies in the tire The parting of cords from adjacent rubber compounds Any parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner- liner of the tire extending to cord material A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire and rim system in which the rim is designed with rim flanges pointed radially inward and the tire is designed to fit on the underside of the rim in a manner that encloses the rim flanges inside the air cavity of the tire A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire The space between two adjacent tread ribs The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire The parting of the innerliner from cord material in the carcass (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering, or bears manufac- turer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or (b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle

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Tire related term

Meaning

Light truck (LT) tire

Load rating

Maximum load rating

Maximum permissible inflation pressure

Measuring rim

Open splice

Outer diameter

Overall width

Passenger car tire

Ply

Ply separation

Pneumatic tire

Radial ply tire

Reinforced tire

A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri- marily intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipurpose passenger vehicles The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for a given inflation pressure The load rating for a tire at the maximum per- missible inflation pressure for that tire The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical dimension requirements Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or innerliner that extends to cord material The overall diameter of an inflated new tire The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele- vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec- tive bands or ribs A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less. A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords A parting of rubber compound between adja- cent plies A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi- cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that, when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro- vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid that sustains the load A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread A tire designed to operate at higher loads and at higher inflation pressures than the corre- sponding standard tire

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Section width

Sidewall

Sidewall separation

Snow tire

Test rim

Tread

Tread rib

Tread separation

Treadwear (TWI)

indicators

Wheel-holding fixture

The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele- vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec- tive bands That portion of a tire between the tread and bead The parting of the rubber compound from the cord material in the sidewall A tire that attains a traction index equal to or greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E- 1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when using the snow traction test as described in ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( on at least one sidewall The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and may be any rim listed as appropriate for use with that tire That portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road around a tire Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread The fixture used to hold the wheel and tire assembly securely during testing

tread section running circumferentially

*: Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for

various designated seating capacities

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Occupant distribution in a normally loaded

vehicle 2 in front 2 in front,

1 in second seat

2 in front, 1 in second seat, 1 in third seat,

1 in fourth seat

2 in front, 2 in second seat, 2 in third seat,

1 in fourth seat

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Designated seating capacity, Number of

occupants 2 through 4

5 through 10

11 through 15

16 through 20

Vehicle normal load, Number of occupants

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Customizable features

Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to suit your preferences. The settings of these fea- tures can be changed on the audio system screen or at your Toyota dealer. Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func- tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Customizing vehicle features It is possible to customize certain vehicle features using the audio system.

Press the “APPS” button. Select “Setup” on the “Apps” screen and select “Vehicle”.

Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings that can be changed for details.

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Customizable Features

Vehicles with an audio system: Settings that can be changed using the audio system Settings that can be changed by your Toyota dealer

Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available ■ Smart key system and wireless remote control (P. 92108)

Function

Default setting

Operation signal (Emergency flashers) Operation signal (Buzzer) Operation buzzer volume

Time elapsed before auto- matic door lock function is activated if door is not opened being unlocked

after

Customized

setting

Off

Off

O O

— O

On

On

Level 5

Off to level 7

O O

Off

60 seconds

30 seconds

O O

120 seconds

Open door warning buzzer

On

Off

— O

■ Smart key system (P. 108)

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Smart key system

On

Off

— O

Number of permissible times of continuous smart lock

Twice

Unlimited

— O

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■ Wireless remote control (P. 92, 97, 103)

Function

Default setting

Wireless remote control

On

Customized

setting

Off

— O

Unlocking operation

Panic function

Driver's door

unlocked in one step, all doors unlocked in two

steps On

Trunk unlocking operation

Press and hold

(short)

All doors unlocked

in one step.

O O

— O

— O

Off Off

Press twice

One short press Press and hold

(long)

■ Door lock (P. 97)

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Driver's door

unlocked in one step, all doors unlocked in two

steps

Off

Off

On

On

On

All doors unlocked

in one step.

— O

On

On

Off

Off

Off

O O

O O

O O

O O

— O

Unlocking using a key

door

auto-

driver's

Speed-detecting matic door lock function Opening unlocks all doors Shifting gears to P unlocks all doors. Shifting gears to position other locks all doors. Locking/unlocking of the trunk when all doors are locked/unlocked

than P

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■ Trunk (P. 103)

Function

Default setting

Trunk opener main switch Activated ■ Driving position memory* (P. 120)

Function

Default setting

Driver’s seat movement when exiting the vehicle

Full

Customized

setting

Deactivated

— O

Customized

setting

Off

Partial

O O

Doors linked to the driving position memory recall function *: If equipped ■ Engine switch (P. 160)

Driver’s door

All doors

— O

Function

Default setting

Time elapsed before the engine related messages on the multi- information display turn off

switch

60 seconds

■ Turn signal lever (P. 169)

Customized

setting

30 seconds

600 seconds

— O

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Times of flashing of the lane change signal flash- ers

Off

— O

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Function

Default setting

Light sensor sensitivity

Level 3

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Customized

setting

Level 1 to 5

0 seconds

O O

30 seconds

60 seconds

O O

elapsed

before Time headlights automatically turn off after doors are closed

■ Lights (P. 171, 174)

90 seconds

Customized

setting

Off

Off

O O

— O

Function

Default setting

Daytime running light sys- tem (except Canada) Automatic high beam* *: If equipped

On

On

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■ Illumination (P. 270)

Function

Default setting

Interior lights illumination control

On

Time elapsed before inte- rior lights turn off

15 seconds

Center console spot light Operation when the doors are unlocked Operation after the engine switch turned off Operation when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person Ambient lights* Outer foot lights*

On

On

On

On

On On

Time elapsed before the outer foot lights turn off*

15 seconds

Customized

setting

Off

Off

7.5 seconds 30 seconds

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off Off Off 7.5

seconds

30

seconds

— O

O O

— O

— O

— O

— O

— O — O

O O

Enable/disable operation of the outer foot lights when you approach the vehicle with the electronic key on your person* Enable/disable operation of the outer foot lights when the doors are unlocked with the power door lock switch* *: If equipped

On

On

Off

— O

Off

— O

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■ Instrument panel (P. 81)

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Instrument panel light auto dimmer control ■ Automatic air conditioning system (P. 258)

Level 3

Level 1 to 5

— O

Function

Default setting

A/C auto switch operation ■ Touch switch (on the audio panel) (P. 89)

Auto

Customized

setting Manual

O O

Function

Default setting

Customized

setting

Touch switch sensitivity Level 1 to 3
■ Touch switch (on the air conditioning panel) (P. 258)

Level 3

O —

Function

Default setting

Touch switch sensitivity ■ Rear sunshade* (P. 289)

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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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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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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