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Power window switches 9. Glovebox 11. Cup holder 12. Power door lock switch 8. Parking brake pedal 16. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Seat heater switch 10. Parking brake release lever 15. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Lower vent 14. Hood lock release lever 2 Center vents 6. Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 13. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Instrument panel overview 1. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7.
Power window switches 9. Glovebox 11. Cup holder 12. Power door lock switch 8. Parking brake pedal 16. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Seat heater switch 10. Parking brake release lever 15. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Lower vent 14. Hood lock release lever 2 Center vents 6. Automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) 13. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Instrument panel overview 1. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7.
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... Head restraints D Armrest D Seat heaters D Seat belts D SRS driver and front passenger airbags D SRS side airbags D Child restraint Seats D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti −glare inside rear view mirror D Vanity mirrors While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should...driving, do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the event of emergency braking or a collision. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Severe injuries can be severely injured in the seat and properly wear the ...
... Head restraints D Armrest D Seat heaters D Seat belts D SRS driver and front passenger airbags D SRS side airbags D Child restraint Seats D Tilt steering wheel D Outside rear view mirrors D Anti −glare inside rear view mirror D Vanity mirrors While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should...driving, do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the event of emergency braking or a collision. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Severe injuries can be severely injured in the seat and properly wear the ...
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...with considerable speed and force; Observe the following precautions. -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are installed in use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should not be...CAUTION D Do not lean against a passenger or luggage. you may catch and injure your Toyota dealer. You may be made while the vehicle is locked in death or serious injury. D Do not use . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Front seats- -Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags) ...
...with considerable speed and force; Observe the following precautions. -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the driver's seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are installed in use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should not be...CAUTION D Do not lean against a passenger or luggage. you may catch and injure your Toyota dealer. You may be made while the vehicle is locked in death or serious injury. D Do not use . '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Front seats- -Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags) ...
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For your body against the steering wheel. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is close to the top of the head restraint so that it is locked in position. D Take care .... To lower: Push it up. If this happens, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward, pull or push the head restraint. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Head restraints CAUTION CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustment are being made. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure...
For your body against the steering wheel. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is close to the top of the head restraint so that it is locked in position. D Take care .... To lower: Push it up. If this happens, you can also move the head restraint forward or backward, pull or push the head restraint. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Head restraints CAUTION CAUTION D Do not start the vehicle while the adjustment are being made. D After adjusting the head restraint, make sure...
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...when the ignition key is activated even with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in chapter 1−5.) 43 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with no passenger in the front seat. Be...the dashboard. It goes off after about 6 seconds. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the...
...when the ignition key is activated even with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating, in chapter 1−5.) 43 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with no passenger in the front seat. Be...the dashboard. It goes off after about 6 seconds. D All vehicle occupants be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the...
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... occupants can move forward into direct contact with non−toxic gas. Wearing a seat belt during the collision. Airbag sensor assembly 4. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. When the airbags inflate, ...they do not wear the available seat belts. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may then deploy during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of a ...
... occupants can move forward into direct contact with non−toxic gas. Wearing a seat belt during the collision. Airbag sensor assembly 4. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. When the airbags inflate, ...they do not wear the available seat belts. Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, dashboard) may then deploy during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of a ...
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... end z Repairs made end structure, umn, steering near the front on their arms or on or near the front console, steering colwheel or dashboard passenger airbag D Do not put objects or your Toyota dealer. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should... not hold things in their knees. 48 NOTICE Do not perform any of these instructions can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in front of deploying airbags. '98 AVALON...
... end z Repairs made end structure, umn, steering near the front on their arms or on or near the front console, steering colwheel or dashboard passenger airbag D Do not put objects or your Toyota dealer. Likewise, the driver and front passenger should... not hold things in their knees. 48 NOTICE Do not perform any of these instructions can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in front of deploying airbags. '98 AVALON...
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D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in an accident that did not cause the SRS airbags to inflate. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. 49 D Vehicles with bench front seats −The SRS side airbags are...otherwise damaged. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U SRS side airbags This SRS airbag system...
D The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded in an accident that did not cause the SRS airbags to inflate. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer. 49 D Vehicles with bench front seats −The SRS side airbags are...otherwise damaged. NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: D The SRS airbags have been inflated. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U SRS side airbags This SRS airbag system...
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...hot, keep your vehicle in the outside rear view mirror on . On some models, when you release the lock release lever. When the steering wheel is on the passenger's side. Be careful when judging the size or distance of your hands off them when the defogger switch is ...smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors- To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in ...
...hot, keep your vehicle in the outside rear view mirror on . On some models, when you release the lock release lever. When the steering wheel is on the passenger's side. Be careful when judging the size or distance of your hands off them when the defogger switch is ...smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors- To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull the lock release lever, tilt the steering wheel to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in ...
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...tips, see Part 3. This is not running. NOTICE Do not leave the key in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Once you to the "ON" position when ...is pushed all accessories on . "START"-Starter motor 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...
...tips, see Part 3. This is not running. NOTICE Do not leave the key in , and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Once you to the "ON" position when ...is pushed all accessories on . "START"-Starter motor 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...
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... laws of physics that the anti −lock brake system is in action, you may hear a sound in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances. There is enough reserve vacuum for you, just hold the brake pedal down more ! This...It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to power −assist the brakes. D Braking capability is dependent on slippery road surfaces. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two ...
... laws of physics that the anti −lock brake system is in action, you may hear a sound in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances. There is enough reserve vacuum for you, just hold the brake pedal down more ! This...It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to power −assist the brakes. D Braking capability is dependent on slippery road surfaces. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Brake system TANDEM SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two ...
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Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Turn off . 156 Put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. How to start the engine D Tips for driving in "N". Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. ...
Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Turn off . 156 Put the selector lever in any drive position. 4. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING D Before starting the engine 1. How to start the engine D Tips for driving in "N". Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. ...
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...malfunction caused by towing a trailer for further details before towing. WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make steering difficult. Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on where you are ... may freeze, making it hard to release. Ask your parking brake when there is designed primarily as a passenger −carrying vehicle. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Trailer towing Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Do not use of sand or salt, flares, small...
...malfunction caused by towing a trailer for further details before towing. WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing, make steering difficult. Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use your local Toyota dealer for commercial purposes. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on where you are ... may freeze, making it hard to release. Ask your parking brake when there is designed primarily as a passenger −carrying vehicle. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Trailer towing Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution. Do not use of sand or salt, flares, small...
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...and check for towing purpose. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Make sure the trailer cargo is hitched. Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle..., state/ provincial or local regulation. This is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move the trailer to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing... trailer in the "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". D Toyota recommends that your vehicle will handle differently than when not towing. tion.
...and check for towing purpose. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U BREAK−IN SCHEDULE D Make sure the trailer cargo is hitched. Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at least one vehicle..., state/ provincial or local regulation. This is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move the trailer to any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing... trailer in the "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". D Toyota recommends that your vehicle will handle differently than when not towing. tion.
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'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes. 4. Pay attention to the rear from the wheel blocks. Steer straight ahead. Avoid parking on a slope with your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Slow down ...the necessity of your vehicle. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn . If swaying happens, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but if it cannot be avoided, do not use ), pull off the engine. Apply the parking brake...
'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes. 4. Pay attention to the rear from the wheel blocks. Steer straight ahead. Avoid parking on a slope with your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Slow down ...the necessity of your vehicle. If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, immediately turn . If swaying happens, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but if it cannot be avoided, do not use ), pull off the engine. Apply the parking brake...
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A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. Your power steering and brake booster will not function without the engine running . 165 D Keep your vehicle free from mud, etc. all maintenance work... see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule"). '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Keep the bottom of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all lower engine performance and contribute to coast down...
A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. Your power steering and brake booster will not function without the engine running . 165 D Keep your vehicle free from mud, etc. all maintenance work... see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule"). '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U D Keep the bottom of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all lower engine performance and contribute to coast down...
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... 2. Reduce your engine stalls while driving...1. Carefully dispose of your battery discharging is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will not start , see "If your emergency flashers. 3. Move cautiously off the road to or near any part that moves... or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground. 169 Carefully disconnect the cables in the normal way. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If your engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7.
... 2. Reduce your engine stalls while driving...1. Carefully dispose of your battery discharging is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will not start , see "If your emergency flashers. 3. Move cautiously off the road to or near any part that moves... or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground. 169 Carefully disconnect the cables in the normal way. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If your engine in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7.
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...in the "LOCK" position when towing from the rear with sling type truck NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to the transmission. 179 The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. (b) Using flat bed truck (c) Towing with the front wheels on the ... Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with wheel lift type truck From front- '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for towing at the opposite end of the towed vehicle will be in good condition...
...in the "LOCK" position when towing from the rear with sling type truck NOTICE When lifting wheels, take care to the transmission. 179 The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. (b) Using flat bed truck (c) Towing with the front wheels on the ... Use a towing dolly under the front wheels. (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with wheel lift type truck From front- '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U TOWING PRECAUTIONS: Use a safety chain system for towing at the opposite end of the towed vehicle will be in good condition...
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... driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on hard−surfaced roads for use in towing vehicles. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended... a cable or chain secured to one of the emergency towing eyelets under the vehicle. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Emergency towing If towing is not available in an emergency, your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the ...
... driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on hard−surfaced roads for use in towing vehicles. Also, the wheels, axles, drive train, steering and brakes must all be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended... a cable or chain secured to one of the emergency towing eyelets under the vehicle. '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U -Emergency towing If towing is not available in an emergency, your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the ...
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.... Be sure to position. "LOCK" parking 3. Make sure the brake is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. Insert the cover. 6. Pry up the cover with a flat −bladed screwdriver or... equivalent. 181 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position only while pushing the button. 4. If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) CAUTION If the engine is set. For your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: 1....
.... Be sure to position. "LOCK" parking 3. Make sure the brake is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual. Insert the cover. 6. Pry up the cover with a flat −bladed screwdriver or... equivalent. 181 '98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U If you cannot shift the selector lever out of "P" position only while pushing the button. 4. If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift) CAUTION If the engine is set. For your Toyota dealer as soon as follows: 1....