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... locked in the vehicle. If you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with your keys inside the vehicle. 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 tank cap D Electric moon roof Keys (without a key, you ...should always carry a spare master key 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-
... locked in the vehicle. If you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with your keys inside the vehicle. 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 tank cap D Electric moon roof Keys (without a key, you ...should always carry a spare master key 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-
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... on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Your Toyota dealer will need it starts. 8 If you make you will not work in the glovebox and trunk. Otherwise the engine may not start , or may stop soon after it to lose these keys. The master... vehicles) and do not press another key plate against the key grip. Master key (black)-This key works in transponder chip. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is very important for the system function, so be careful not to make your own duplicate key, you a new...
... on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Your Toyota dealer will need it starts. 8 If you make you will not work in the glovebox and trunk. Otherwise the engine may not start , or may stop soon after it to lose these keys. The master... vehicles) and do not press another key plate against the key grip. Master key (black)-This key works in transponder chip. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Keys (with engine immobiliser system) Your vehicle is very important for the system function, so be careful not to make your own duplicate key, you a new...
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...you make for the vehicle. D The indicator light flashes unsteady. 10 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine immobiliser system Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start , only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the ...light will not be able to cancel the system or start flashing when the key is subject to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer. Operation is removed from the ignition switch. D The indicator light stays on except when the theft deterrent system is setting or ...
...you make for the vehicle. D The indicator light flashes unsteady. 10 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine immobiliser system Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start , only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the ...light will not be able to cancel the system or start flashing when the key is subject to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer. Operation is removed from the ignition switch. D The indicator light stays on except when the theft deterrent system is setting or ...
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...the indicator light starts flashing, you set after 30 seconds. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you may leave the vehicle. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will start flashing every 1 second when the key is set, the indicator light will... automatically be set the system, because unlocking from the ignition switch. (See "Engine immobiliser system" for details.) 2. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. The indicator light will start flashing again...
...the indicator light starts flashing, you set after 30 seconds. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you may leave the vehicle. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will start flashing every 1 second when the key is set, the indicator light will... automatically be set the system, because unlocking from the ignition switch. (See "Engine immobiliser system" for details.) 2. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. The indicator light will start flashing again...
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...These ways cancel the system at the same time. Be sure to "ON" position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Fuel tank cap If any of the door is unlocked without the... set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. When refueling, turn off the engine. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the ... circumstances described in the ignition switch, all the windows. 2. The system should be stopped by your Toyota dealer. 1. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by the following three ways:...
...These ways cancel the system at the same time. Be sure to "ON" position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Fuel tank cap If any of the door is unlocked without the... set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. When refueling, turn off the engine. CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open the fuel filler door, pull the ... circumstances described in the ignition switch, all the windows. 2. The system should be stopped by your Toyota dealer. 1. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by the following three ways:...
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'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions To turn it may make them feel too hot or cause burns ...taken alcohol or drugs which cover the seat. 33 z To prevent the battery from being discharge, turn the switch on when the engine is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the rear seat ... increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of the airbag may damage the heater and seat surface. Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the "ON" position. Use extra caution for details.
'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Seat belts- -Seat belt precautions To turn it may make them feel too hot or cause burns ...taken alcohol or drugs which cover the seat. 33 z To prevent the battery from being discharge, turn the switch on when the engine is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat, the seat belts should sit in the rear seat ... increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of the airbag may damage the heater and seat surface. Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the "ON" position. Use extra caution for details.
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... greater clarity at position 1 The reflection in the desired direction. Daylight driving-Lever at this position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Power rear view mirror control To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. If the engine is not running, the key must be adjusted Place the switch at position 2 Remember that by reducing...
... greater clarity at position 1 The reflection in the desired direction. Daylight driving-Lever at this position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Power rear view mirror control To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. If the engine is not running, the key must be adjusted Place the switch at position 2 Remember that by reducing...
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... is turned off . Pull the lever toward you are on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to return it . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U The lights automatically turn the headlights on and push the lever away from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for... a long period when the engine is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on at night. The key must be in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. You can...
... is turned off . Pull the lever toward you are on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to return it . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U The lights automatically turn the headlights on and push the lever away from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for... a long period when the engine is not running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on at night. The key must be in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. You can...
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...on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to full intensity for a long period when the engine is off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. Daytime running . If you are... (blue light) on the instrument panel will not go off . They will tell you that the high beams are going to "OFF". 77 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) NOTICE To prevent the battery from you (position 1). Flashing the high ...
...on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to full intensity for a long period when the engine is off until the ignition switch is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. Daytime running . If you are... (blue light) on the instrument panel will not go off . They will tell you that the high beams are going to "OFF". 77 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) NOTICE To prevent the battery from you (position 1). Flashing the high ...
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... change lanes. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. The key must be stopped where it . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on...
... change lanes. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than necessary when the engine is burned out. The key must be stopped where it . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on...
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... 1 −5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine coolant temperature gauge D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Thermometer D...on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel in the tank. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 85 If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light... fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the fuel tank is turned off. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Nearly full-Needle at "F" Nearly empty-...
... 1 −5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators D Fuel gauge D Engine coolant temperature gauge D Tachometer D Odometer and two trip meters D Thermometer D...on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel in the tank. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 85 If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light... fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the fuel tank is turned off. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Nearly full-Needle at "F" Nearly empty-...
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... system as : z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. D Driving up a long hill on in weather and engine load. Tachometer D Towing a trailer. See "If your engine is too hot. The tachometer indicates engine speed in Part 4. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine coolant temperature gauge D Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on a hot...
... system as : z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. D Driving up a long hill on in weather and engine load. Tachometer D Towing a trailer. See "If your engine is too hot. The tachometer indicates engine speed in Part 4. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Engine coolant temperature gauge D Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on a hot...
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The engine ignition will continue to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc... to see −through reservoir. If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned to your brakes by starting and...or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer comes on if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(k) Do this. (a) Brake System Warning Light This light...
The engine ignition will continue to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc... to see −through reservoir. If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned to your brakes by starting and...or "START", the reminder light flashes and buzzer comes on if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If the indicator or buzzer comes on...(k) Do this. (a) Brake System Warning Light This light...
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...problem somewhere in Chapter 1 −5 for instructions.) c. There is on while you are completely closed. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for concern if it may ruin the engine. 90 There is turned to a safe place and stop . If it flickers or stays on while you are...case c, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on briefly after a hard stop the engine immediately. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low...
...problem somewhere in Chapter 1 −5 for instructions.) c. There is on while you are completely closed. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for concern if it may ruin the engine. 90 There is turned to a safe place and stop . If it flickers or stays on while you are...case c, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on briefly after a hard stop the engine immediately. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low...
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... and SRS airbag warning light should come on . 3. Close the door. The SRS airbag warning light should go off. 4. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in need of the doors. Open one of repair.... The open door warning light should come on . Turn the ignition key to "ACC". '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and, low windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid level warning light...
... and SRS airbag warning light should come on . 3. Close the door. The SRS airbag warning light should go off. 4. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in need of the doors. Open one of repair.... The open door warning light should come on . Turn the ignition key to "ACC". '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and, low windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid level warning light...
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...discharge and the ignition could be in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "ON" position when released. "LOCK"-Engine is pushed all accessories on. Chapter 1 −6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic ...transmission D Parking brake D Cruise control Ignition switch with engine immobiliser system- For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Vehicles with steering lock...
...discharge and the ignition could be in the key to turn the key from "ACC" to the "ON" position when released. "LOCK"-Engine is pushed all accessories on. Chapter 1 −6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake D Ignition switch with steering lock D Automatic ...transmission D Parking brake D Cruise control Ignition switch with engine immobiliser system- For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this position. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Vehicles with steering lock...
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..."O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in this chapter. 94 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Automatic transmission "Floor shift type Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited ... in OFF position When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three −speed or four−speed transmission Shift...
..."O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in this chapter. 94 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Automatic transmission "Floor shift type Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking, engine starting and key removal position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited ... in OFF position When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be in "ON" position.) Overdrive switch For selecting either a three −speed or four−speed transmission Shift...
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...) "OFF" position (Shifting into overdrive not possible) "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U "Column shift type Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to...OFF position Shift normally When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is in this chapter. 95
...) "OFF" position (Shifting into overdrive not possible) "O/D OFF" indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is not cancelled. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U "Column shift type Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to...OFF position Shift normally When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is in this chapter. 95
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... the cruise control is being used, even if you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift into the "2" position. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal...
... the cruise control is being used, even if you can downshift the transmission as follows: D Shift into the "2" position. Start the engine as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of "P" position when the brake pedal...
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...the "R" position. (e) Parking 1. The approxmate maximum allowable speed for each position is given below for your foot, shift the selector lever to keep engine rpm from overheating. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is moving , never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances...with the lever in "D". With the brake pedal held down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to the second gear. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used in hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up...
...the "R" position. (e) Parking 1. The approxmate maximum allowable speed for each position is given below for your foot, shift the selector lever to keep engine rpm from overheating. With the selector lever in "L", the transmission is moving , never attempt to move the selector lever into "P" position under any circumstances...with the lever in "D". With the brake pedal held down , fully depress the parking brake pedal to the second gear. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U (c) Using "2" and "L" positions The "2" and "L" positions are used in hill climbing or hard towing. (d) Backing up...