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Power door lock switch 8. Cup holder 12. Parking brake release lever 15. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Instrument panel overview 1. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7. Hood lock release lever 2 Power window switches 9. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 13. Glovebox 11. Parking brake pedal 16. Lower vent 14. Side vent 2. Seat heater switch 10. Side defroster outlet 3. Center vents 6.
Power door lock switch 8. Cup holder 12. Parking brake release lever 15. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Instrument panel overview 1. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7. Hood lock release lever 2 Power window switches 9. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 13. Glovebox 11. Parking brake pedal 16. Lower vent 14. Side vent 2. Seat heater switch 10. Side defroster outlet 3. Center vents 6.
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...in case you accidentally lock 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 lose your keys or if you have your vehicle parked, leave... number with the attendant. Subkey-This key will not work in the glovebox or trunk when 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-
...in case you accidentally lock 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 lose your keys or if you have your vehicle parked, leave... number with the attendant. Subkey-This key will not work in the glovebox or trunk when 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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KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight. You should lose your important papers. z Do not use the key with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves. Keep the ... an ultrasonic washer. z Do not put a copy of the key number with your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U z Do not cover the key grip with electromagnetic materials.
KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight. You should lose your important papers. z Do not use the key with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves. Keep the ... an ultrasonic washer. z Do not put a copy of the key number with your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U z Do not cover the key grip with electromagnetic materials.
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... occur. 20 To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Luggage security system Hood This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the lock release button from unwanted access. CAUTION...
... occur. 20 To open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may open the hood, do the following. 1. In front of the vehicle, pull up slightly. 2. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Luggage security system Hood This system helps protect things locked in the trunk by safeguarding the lock release button from unwanted access. CAUTION...
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'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the inside will start flashing again. 4. Have all passengers get out of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then ...reconnected when the vehicle is activating. 21 The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system To deter the vehicle theft, The system is designed to the "LOCK" position and remove ...
'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the inside will start flashing again. 4. Have all passengers get out of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then ...reconnected when the vehicle is activating. 21 The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system To deter the vehicle theft, The system is designed to the "LOCK" position and remove ...
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...weather, fuel under the same circumstances described in the ignition switch, all the windows. 2. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Fuel tank cap If any of the door is unlocked without the key... the key or wireless remote control transmitter. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Reactivating the alarm Once set...checked by the following three ways: TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. The system should be stopped by your Toyota dealer. 1. After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will activate ...
...weather, fuel under the same circumstances described in the ignition switch, all the windows. 2. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Fuel tank cap If any of the door is unlocked without the key... the key or wireless remote control transmitter. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. Reactivating the alarm Once set...checked by the following three ways: TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. The system should be stopped by your Toyota dealer. 1. After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will activate ...
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... the engine is leaking, stop the engine immediately. If it is no steam. If necessary, bring it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. You should follow this procedure...1. If there are hot. Put the transmission in the reservoir. Turn off the air conditioning if it is...opening the hood. If it is no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. CAUTION When the engine is normal if it about half full. Pull safely off . 3. However, note that water draining from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under the vehicle. Fill it has been used . 2. '98 AVALON (USA...
... the engine is leaking, stop the engine immediately. If it is no steam. If necessary, bring it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. You should follow this procedure...1. If there are hot. Put the transmission in the reservoir. Turn off the air conditioning if it is...opening the hood. If it is no obvious leaks, check the coolant reservoir. CAUTION When the engine is normal if it about half full. Pull safely off . 3. However, note that water draining from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under the vehicle. Fill it has been used . 2. '98 AVALON (USA...
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See Chapter 7−2 for additional information. Doors and engine hood Check that all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from time to one side when applied. INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked from opening when the primary latch... released. If you smell fuel fumes or notice any latched position. See Chapter 7−3 for cuts, damage or excessive wear. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. 192 Tighten them if necessary.
See Chapter 7−2 for additional information. Doors and engine hood Check that all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from time to one side when applied. INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked from opening when the primary latch... released. If you smell fuel fumes or notice any latched position. See Chapter 7−3 for cuts, damage or excessive wear. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for additional information. 192 Tighten them if necessary.
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Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in a safe and acceptable manner. z When closing the engine hood, check to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. D Dispose of used oil and filter only in sewers or onto the ground. D Use eye protection ... prolonged and repeated contact with water to scratch the glass surface with soap and water. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Be sure that the ignition is on.
Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in a safe and acceptable manner. z When closing the engine hood, check to flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. D Dispose of used oil and filter only in sewers or onto the ground. D Use eye protection ... prolonged and repeated contact with water to scratch the glass surface with soap and water. Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Be sure that the ignition is on.