Toyota Avalon (2019 year). Manual - part 10

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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Changing automatic anti-glare function mode
On/off

When the automatic anti-glare function is in ON mode, the indicator illumi-
nates.
The function will set to ON mode each time the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the function to OFF mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

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Vehicles with garage door
opener

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Vehicles without garage door
opener

Indicator

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To prevent sensor error

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Vehicles without garage door opener



Vehicles with garage door opener

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

1
2

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2
3
4

Folding the mirrors

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When the mirror select switch is in the “L” or “R” position, the outside
rear view mirrors will automatically angle downwards when the vehicle
is reversing in order to give a better view of the ground.
To disable this function, select neither “L” nor “R” of the mirror select
switch.

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Adjusting the mirror angle when the vehicle is reversing
With the shift lever in R, adjust the mirror angle at a desired posi-
tion.
The adjusted angle will be memorized and the mirror will automati-
cally tilt to the memorized angle whenever the shift lever is shifted
to R from next time.

The memorized downward tilt position of the mirror is linked to the nor-
mal position (angle adjusted with the shift lever in other than R). There-
fore, if the normal position is changed after adjustment, the tilt position
will also change.
When the normal position is changed, readjust the angle in reversing.

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

 P. 312)

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Automatic adjustment of the mirror angle (vehicles with driving position
memory)
A desired mirror face angle can be entered to memory and recalled automati-
cally by the driving position memory. (

P. 136)

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Auto anti-glare function (if equipped)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to automatic mode, the out-
side rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside
rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (

P. 145)

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 491)

Linked mirror function when reversing (vehicles with driving
position memory)

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WARNING

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Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

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Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

Opening
One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

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The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

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Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

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3
4

Window lock switch

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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4
seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activat-
ing, continuously operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing
direction or one-touch opening direction so that the door window can be
opened and closed.

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If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After  the  door  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  holding  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

P. 452)

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The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(

P. 115)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. (

P. 73)

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Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 491)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Opening and closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch.(

P. 150)

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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

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Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

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Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

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The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

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Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Moon roof



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

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The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

P. 452)

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The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(

P. 115)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. (

P. 72)

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Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

P. 491)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

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Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

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Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Opening and closing the moon roof

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The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

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Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

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When using the wireless remote control
or  mechanical  key  and  operating  the
moon roof, operate the moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any
of  their  body  parts  caught  in  the  moon
roof.  Also,  do  not  let  a  child  operate
moon roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is possible for
children  and  other  passengers  to  get
caught in the moon roof.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 171
Trailer towing..................... 172
Dinghy towing ................... 173

4-2. Driving procedures

Engine (ignition)

switch .............................. 174

Automatic

transmission.................... 179

Turn signal lever................ 185
Parking brake .................... 186
Brake Hold ........................ 190