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Center vents 6. Lower vent 14. Seat heater switch 10. Cup holder 12. Power door lock switch 8. Power window switches 9. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 13. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Parking brake pedal 16. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Instrument panel overview 1. Glovebox 11. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Parking brake release lever 15. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7. Hood lock release lever 2
Center vents 6. Lower vent 14. Seat heater switch 10. Cup holder 12. Power door lock switch 8. Power window switches 9. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 13. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Parking brake pedal 16. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Instrument panel overview 1. Glovebox 11. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Parking brake release lever 15. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7. Hood lock release lever 2
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'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) Brake system warning light∗1 (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 (type B) Seat belt reminder light∗1 (type B) Open door warning light∗1 Rear light failure warning light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 SRS...
'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) Brake system warning light∗1 (type A) Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1 (type B) Seat belt reminder light∗1 (type B) Open door warning light∗1 Rear light failure warning light∗1 Discharge warning light∗1 Low oil pressure warning light∗1 SRS...
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... not in case you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1 −2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Engine immobiliser system D Side doors D Power windows D Trunk lid D Hood D Theft deterrent system D Fuel...a key, you should also put a copy of key. 1. Master key-This key works in the glovebox and trunk. Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is shown on the plate. Subkey-This key will not work in every...
... not in case you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1 −2 Keys and Doors D Keys D Engine immobiliser system D Side doors D Power windows D Trunk lid D Hood D Theft deterrent system D Fuel...a key, you should also put a copy of key. 1. Master key-This key works in the glovebox and trunk. Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is shown on the plate. Subkey-This key will not work in every...
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Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your own duplicate key, you will not work in the glovebox and trunk. z When starting the engine, do not use the key in contact with ...) and do not press the key ring against the key grip. To protect things locked in transponder chip. Your Toyota dealer will need it starts. Subkey (gray)-This key will not be able to lose these keys. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is very important for...
Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your own duplicate key, you will not work in the glovebox and trunk. z When starting the engine, do not use the key in contact with ...) and do not press the key ring against the key grip. To protect things locked in transponder chip. Your Toyota dealer will need it starts. Subkey (gray)-This key will not be able to lose these keys. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is very important for...
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... in Canada This device complies with either front door. For vehicles sold in the lock position will unlock all the doors simultaneously. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Side doors- To lock: Turn the key forward. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key...
... in Canada This device complies with either front door. For vehicles sold in the lock position will unlock all the doors simultaneously. Operation is subject to operate the equipment. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Side doors- To lock: Turn the key forward. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key...
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Driver's side REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. This feature allows you to the "LOCK" position as shown on the label. To unlock: Push the switch on the front side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously. Passenger's side 12 We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle. WITH To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
Driver's side REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. This feature allows you to the "LOCK" position as shown on the label. To unlock: Push the switch on the front side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously. Passenger's side 12 We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle. WITH To lock: Push the switch on the rear side. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch.
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... vehicle. Unlocking operation 13 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Wireless remote control CAUTION Before driving, be performed by the "LOCK" switch. Locking operation Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or open the trunk lid from being opened unintentionally. To lock: Push the "LOCK" switch. To unlock: Push the...
... vehicle. Unlocking operation 13 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Wireless remote control CAUTION Before driving, be performed by the "LOCK" switch. Locking operation Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or open the trunk lid from being opened unintentionally. To lock: Push the "LOCK" switch. To unlock: Push the...
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... using the wireless remote unlock feature. The alarm will be automatically locked again. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the ignition key is in the "ON" position, unlocking cannot be performed by then, all the doors will last for 2 seconds blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail..., see "Trunk lid" in this in the midway, push the "PANIC" switch once again, unlock any door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter, or turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to brake into or damage your vehicle. The "PANIC" switch is not repeated. If the...
... using the wireless remote unlock feature. The alarm will be automatically locked again. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the ignition key is in the "ON" position, unlocking cannot be performed by then, all the doors will last for 2 seconds blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail..., see "Trunk lid" in this in the midway, push the "PANIC" switch once again, unlock any door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter, or turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to brake into or damage your vehicle. The "PANIC" switch is not repeated. If the...
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...accident. D Do not disassemble it . You can use DURACELLr DL2016 or equivalent. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U To cancel the "PANIC" mode, unlock any interference received, ...that the transmitter operates properly. D Do not leave the transmitter on the transmitter. Contact your Toyota dealer. Remove and replace the transmitter batteries. Reassemble the transmitter case. Check the batteries in...If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or operate from the "LOCK" to cause damage on the places where the temperature becomes...
...accident. D Do not disassemble it . You can use DURACELLr DL2016 or equivalent. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U To cancel the "PANIC" mode, unlock any interference received, ...that the transmitter operates properly. D Do not leave the transmitter on the transmitter. Contact your Toyota dealer. Remove and replace the transmitter batteries. Reassemble the transmitter case. Check the batteries in...If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or trunk lid, or operate from the "LOCK" to cause damage on the places where the temperature becomes...
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... the ignition switch is in the window lock button on the passengers' doors. To open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. Automatic operation (to open : Lightly push down and then release it . Use the switches on the driver's door, the passengers' windows cannot be operated ... the switch. OPERATING DOWS THE PASSENGERS' WIN- To stop working when either front side door is turned off. To close : Pull up the switch. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Power windows Window lock button The windows can be operated. 16 The window moves as long as you hold ...
... the ignition switch is in the window lock button on the passengers' doors. To open only): Push the switch completely down the switch. Automatic operation (to open : Lightly push down and then release it . Use the switches on the driver's door, the passengers' windows cannot be operated ... the switch. OPERATING DOWS THE PASSENGERS' WIN- To stop working when either front side door is turned off. To close : Pull up the switch. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Power windows Window lock button The windows can be operated. 16 The window moves as long as you hold ...
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... Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you may leave the vehicle. Have all the doors, trunk and hood. The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set , the...inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system To deter the vehicle theft, The system is designed to the "LOCK" position and remove it. SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. The system will...
... Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you may leave the vehicle. Have all the doors, trunk and hood. The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set , the...inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system To deter the vehicle theft, The system is designed to the "LOCK" position and remove it. SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. The system will...
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... minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will activate again under pressure could cause injury by your Toyota dealer. 1. Open all the doors will be stopped by the following three ways: TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Set the system as described above . The ...Unlock any door from the "LOCK" to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA...
... minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will activate again under pressure could cause injury by your Toyota dealer. 1. Open all the doors will be stopped by the following three ways: TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Set the system as described above . The ...Unlock any door from the "LOCK" to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA...
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... adjusting lever; D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to hit the seat against the front door when the vehicle is locked in the driver and front passenger seats. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; D Do not use . ...so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are installed in position. 26 Such accessories may catch and injure your Toyota dealer. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Front seats- -Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION The SRS side airbags are within easy...
... adjusting lever; D After adjusting the seat position, try sliding it forward and backward to hit the seat against the front door when the vehicle is locked in the driver and front passenger seats. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; D Do not use . ...so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are installed in position. 26 Such accessories may catch and injure your Toyota dealer. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Front seats- -Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION The SRS side airbags are within easy...
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...because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death...the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child. It is seated in case of the front seats. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Move seat fully back CAUTION D A forward−facing child restraint system should be allowed to... child restraint system on the front seat only when it interferes with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision.
...because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death...the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child. It is seated in case of the front seats. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Move seat fully back CAUTION D A forward−facing child restraint system should be allowed to... child restraint system on the front seat only when it interferes with the lock mechanism of sudden braking or a collision.
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...sure the headlight switch is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U The lights automatically turn off when the driver's door is opened with the knob turned to "OFF". 76 If you (position 2) for a long period when the engine is...off lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The key must be in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn the headlights on ...
...sure the headlight switch is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "OFF" position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U The lights automatically turn off when the driver's door is opened with the knob turned to "OFF". 76 If you (position 2) for a long period when the engine is...off lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the ignition key in the "ON" position. The key must be in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn the headlights on ...
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... sure the headlight switch is opened with the light switch in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. They will tell you release the beam headlights lever all of the High−..."ON" position or actuate the headlight switch. The lights automatically turn off when the driver's door is off lever. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights ...the ignition switch is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) NOTICE To ...
... sure the headlight switch is opened with the light switch in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. They will tell you release the beam headlights lever all of the High−..."ON" position or actuate the headlight switch. The lights automatically turn off when the driver's door is off lever. Position 1-Parking, tail, license plate, side marker and instrument panel lights ...the ignition switch is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) NOTICE To ...
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...are applied. D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet, your Toyota dealer-he will require a longer stopping distance, and it may result in the ...type antifreeze. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of control and possible injury. Keep the door locks from freezing. D Do not rest your speed and downshift. Driving over 140 ...locks to spin or skid. 158 It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If they may cause harder starting . Leaving a heavy summer oil in excess of the battery and cables. '98 AVALON...
...are applied. D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet, your Toyota dealer-he will require a longer stopping distance, and it may result in the ...type antifreeze. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of control and possible injury. Keep the door locks from freezing. D Do not rest your speed and downshift. Driving over 140 ...locks to spin or skid. 158 It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If they may cause harder starting . Leaving a heavy summer oil in excess of the battery and cables. '98 AVALON...
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... lights, emergency flasher 7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal light, vanity mirror light, door courtesy light, ignition switch light, trunk light, power door lock control, locking with wireless remote control system, theft deterrent system, automatic light control system, daytime running light... system, service reminder indicators and warning buzzer, clock 8. HORN 10 A: Horn 4. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis system 6. '98 AVALON (USA...
... lights, emergency flasher 7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal light, vanity mirror light, door courtesy light, ignition switch light, trunk light, power door lock control, locking with wireless remote control system, theft deterrent system, automatic light control system, daytime running light... system, service reminder indicators and warning buzzer, clock 8. HORN 10 A: Horn 4. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis system 6. '98 AVALON (USA...
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... system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starter system 14. ECU−IG 10 A: Cruise control system, anti −lock brake system, shift lock system, power door lock system, electric cooling fans 29. TEL 15 A: No circuit 18. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer, headlight ..., SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 26. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine compartment Engine compartment (for Canada) Engine compartment (for California) 10. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light system 23....
... system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starter system 14. ECU−IG 10 A: Cruise control system, anti −lock brake system, shift lock system, power door lock system, electric cooling fans 29. TEL 15 A: No circuit 18. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer, headlight ..., SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 26. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine compartment Engine compartment (for Canada) Engine compartment (for California) 10. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light system 23....
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...heaters 229 DOOR 30 A: Power door lock system, power seat 43. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control system, high mounted stoplight, anti/ lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 33. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans 42. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA... −up lights, interior lights, charging system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, cruise control system, power door lock system, service reminder indicators and warning buzzer, automatic light control system, daytime running light system 31.
...heaters 229 DOOR 30 A: Power door lock system, power seat 43. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control system, high mounted stoplight, anti/ lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system 33. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans 42. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA... −up lights, interior lights, charging system, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, cruise control system, power door lock system, service reminder indicators and warning buzzer, automatic light control system, daytime running light system 31.