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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1- 1
Overview of instruments
and controls
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Instrument panel overview
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Instrument cluster overview
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Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel
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  • Page 1: Chapter 1- 1 Overview Of Instruments And Controls

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1- 1 Overview of instruments and controls " Instrument panel overview " Instrument cluster overview " Indicator symbols on the instrument panel...

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel Overview

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Instrument panel overview 1. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Center vents 6. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and front personal lights 7.
  • Page 3 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U 1. Instrument panel light control dial 2. Headlight and turn signal switch and front fog light switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Driving pattern selector button 5. Thermometer 6. Clock 7. Emergency flasher switch 8. Car audio 9.

  • Page 4: Instrument Cluster Overview

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Instrument cluster overview 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Odometer and two trip meters 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Tachometer 5. Speedometer 8. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobi- liser system indicator light 3. Service reminder indicators or indicator 6.

  • Page 5: Indicator Symbols On The Instrument Panel

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) (type A) Brake system warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light (type B) (type B) Seat belt reminder light Open door warning light Rear light failure warning light Discharge warning light SRS airbag warning light Low oil pressure warning light...
  • Page 6 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive- off indicator light Driving pattern indicator light Cruise control indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Slip indicator light : For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers”...

  • Page 7: Operation Of Instruments And Controls

    If you should lose your keys or if you " glovebox and trunk. need additional keys, duplicates can be Theft deterrent system made by a Toyota dealer using the key To protect things locked in the glovebox " Fuel tank cap number.
  • Page 8 Your vehicle is supplied with the two kinds of key. Master key (black)—This key works in ev- ery lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip. Subkey (gray)—This key will not work in the glovebox and trunk.
  • Page 9 If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

  • Page 10: Engine Immobiliser System

    The indicator light will go off. For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.

  • Page 11: Side Doors

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Side doors— CAUTION Changes modifications pressly approved by the party respon- sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip- ment. For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with RSS- 210 of insudtry and Science Canada.
  • Page 12 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- Driver’s side REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTORS Turn the lock knob to the ”LOCK”...

  • Page 13: Wireless Remote Control

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Wireless remote control Your vehicle has a wireless remote CAUTION control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or open the trunk lid Before driving, be sure that the doors from a distance within approximately 1 closed locked, especially...

  • Page 14: Opening The Trunk Lid

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U If the ignition key is in the ”ON” position, unlocking cannot be performed by the ”UNLOCK” switch. You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.
  • Page 15 If you lose your transmitter, contact your door with the key or wireless remote con- mitter such as a radio station or an Toyota dealer as soon as possible to trol transmitter, open the trunk with the airport which can interfere with normal...

  • Page 16: Power Windows

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Power windows Window lock button The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation open only): OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN- switch on each door. Push the switch completely down and then DOWS release it. The window will fully open. To The power windows work when the ignition Use the switches on the passengers’...
  • Page 17 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Trunk lid (type A)— CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. " Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.

  • Page 18: Luggage Security System

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Lock release lever —Luggage security system CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. To open the trunk lid from the driver’s This system deactivates the lock re- seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
  • Page 19 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Trunk lid (type B)— —Lock release button CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. To open the trunk lid from the outside, To open the trunk lid from the driver’s insert the master key and turn it clock-...
  • Page 20 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Luggage security system Hood This system helps protect things locked To open the hood, do the following. 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on in the trunk by safeguarding the lock the auxiliary catch lever and lift the 1.

  • Page 21: Theft Deterrent System

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.

  • Page 22: Testing The System

    When refueling, turn off the engine. The alarm will be stopped by the following If the system does not work properly, three ways: have it checked by your Toyota dealer. CAUTION " Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” "...

  • Page 23: Electric Moon Roof

    If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as Tilting operation soon as possible.
  • Page 24 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U To operate the moon roof, use the You may stop the moon roof at any de- " Never leave small children alone in switches beside the interior light. sired position. The roof will move while the vehicle, especially with the igni- the switch is being pushed and stop when The moon roof works when the ignition tion key still inserted.

  • Page 25: Operation Of Instruments And Controls

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Seats Part 1 " While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Tilt steering wheel OPERATION OF hicle occupants should have the seatback " Outside rear view mirrors upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- INSTRUMENTS "...

  • Page 26: Seat Adjustment Precautions

    " After adjusting the seat position, death serious injury. Consult try sliding it forward and backward your Toyota dealer. to make sure it is locked in posi- " tion. Do not use accessories seats which cover the parts where "...
  • Page 27 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER 3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR FRONT) Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body Turn the knob either way. pressure and release the lever.
  • Page 28 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction. Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position. Do not place anything under the front seats.

  • Page 29: Driving Position Memory System

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Driving position memory system The micro computer can memorize the CAUTION position of the driver’s seat. Two differ- ent driving position profiles can be en- To reduce the risk of sliding under tered into computer’s memory. the lap belt during a collision, avoid Recording a driving position in the reclining the seatback any more than...
  • Page 30 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U To make only slight changes to an already CONDITIONS MEMORIZED memorized position, the easiest way is to POSITION ACTIVATION first activate the memorized position, then " Ignition key ”ON” and shift lever in ”P” make the desired changes and perform position step 2 above.

  • Page 31: Head Restraints

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Head restraints CAUTION CAUTION " " Adjust the center of the head re- Do not start the vehicle while the straint so that it is closest to the adjustment are being made. top of your ears. "...

  • Page 32: Seat Heaters

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Armrest Seat heaters To use the armrest, pull it out as shown above. Front Rear...
  • Page 33 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions To turn on the seat heater, push the Toyota strongly urges that the driver and NOTICE switch. passengers in the vehicle be properly re- z Do not put unevenly weighed ob- strained at all times with the seat belts The key must be in the ”ON”...
  • Page 34 Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the " Use the belt for only one person at use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for a time.
  • Page 35 It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 36 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U CAUTION CAUTION " Always make sure the shoulder belt High- positioned belts is positioned across the center of loose- fitting belts both could cause Take up slack your shoulder. The belt should be serious injuries due to sliding un- kept away from your neck, but not der the lap belt during a collision Too high...
  • Page 37 " If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot To release the belt, press the buckle- re- Sit up straight and well back in the...
  • Page 38 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Stowing the front center seat belt Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and To release the belt, press the buckle- re- The front center seat belts can be adjust the belt position.

  • Page 39: Seat Belt Extender

    Please contact your local Toyota dealer so nally intended for. that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.

  • Page 40: Front Seatbelt Pretensioners

    " If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- belts are equipped with a pretensioner tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or which is designed to be activated to- ”ON”...
  • Page 41 Do not perform any of the following may be released. This gas is harmless changes without consulting your and does not indicate that a fire is occur- Toyota dealer. Such changes ring. interfere with proper operation of the seat belt...

  • Page 42: Srs Driver And Front Passenger Airbags

    This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer soon possible service vehicle.
  • Page 43 Toyota wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag strongly recommends that: is activated even with no passenger in the " front seat. The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while Be sure to wear your seat belt.
  • Page 44 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes Collision from the rear an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
  • Page 45 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect CAUTION deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction " The SRS airbag system is designed in the inflators momentarily fills the air- only as a supplement to the prima- bags with non- toxic gas to help restrain ry protection of the driver side and the forward motion of the occupants.
  • Page 46 An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat vehicle properly strained.
  • Page 47 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U " A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child.
  • Page 48 Do not perform any of the following or open any components such as changes without consulting your the steering wheel column cover, Toyota dealer. Such changes front passenger airbag cover, front interfere with proper operation of the passenger airbag, airbag sensor as- SRS airbag system in some cases.

  • Page 49: Srs Side Airbags

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U SRS side airbags This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- reminder indicator to inform the driver of dealer as soon as possible: tem) side airbags are designed to pro- operating problems.
  • Page 50 ”ACC” or inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side airbag, Toyota strongly recom- ”ON” position. It goes off after about collision from the side at an angle, or mends that the driver and front pas- 6 seconds.
  • Page 51 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U There may be the case that the SRS side airbags will not activate with such an im- pact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury. The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment gets a severe impact from the side.
  • Page 52 When the airbags inflate, they produce a restraint system. Toyota strongly belt systems. The front seat occu- fairly loud noise and release some smoke pants can be killed or seriously in-...
  • Page 53 Consult your Toyota dealer. " " Failure to follow these instructions Do not lean against the front door Do not attach a cup holder or any can result in death or serious inju- when the vehicle is in use.
  • Page 54 Modification of the side structure of This side airbag system has In the following cases, contact your Toyota the passenger compartment service reminder indicator to inform the dealer as soon as possible: z Repairs made on or near the con- driver of operating problems.

  • Page 55: Child Restraint- -Child Restraint Precautions

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child " NOTICE Toyota strongly urges use of restraint systems children small proper child restraint system which enough to use them. Do not disconnect the battery cables conforms to the size of the child, before contacting your Toyota dealer.

  • Page 56: Child Restraint System

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small " A forward- facing child restraint sys- CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly tem should be allowed to put on restrained on the seat with either the "...

  • Page 57: Types Of Child Restraint System

    Toyota dealer. (A) Infant seat instructions. If it is not restrained * CRS installation kit (B) Convertible seat securely, it may cause death or se- (Part No.
  • Page 58 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Installation with 3- point type seat belt (A) Infant seat (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only. (B) Convertible seat...
  • Page 59 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through " CAUTION Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the infant seat following the straint system on the rear seat if it instructions provided by its manufactur- "...
  • Page 60 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, use the seat until the seat belt is...
  • Page 61 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle- release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward- belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear- facing position depend- Make sure the seat belt is securely move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
  • Page 62 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Move seat fully back " " CAUTION A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear- facing child re- tem should be allowed to put on straint system on the rear seat if it "...
  • Page 63 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Toyota dealer immediately. Do not or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is use the seat until the seat belt is...
  • Page 64 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle- release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Make sure the seat belt is securely as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 65 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Move seat fully back (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run CAUTION the lap and shoulder belt through or A booster seat is used in forward- fac- around the booster seat and child fol- ing position only.
  • Page 66 Always make sure the shoulder belt child from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be use the seat until the seat belt is kept away from child’s neck, but fixed.
  • Page 67 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Installation with 2- point type seat belt Same angle Move both front seats fully back Same height CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION " CAUTION A forward- facing child restraint sys- A convertible seat is used in forward- tem should be put on the front seat facing and rear- facing positon depend- "...
  • Page 68 1. Run the center lap belt through or Toyota dealer immediately. Do not possible, set both seatbacks to the around the convertible seat following use the seat until the seat belt is...
  • Page 69 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U 2. While pressing convertible seat 3. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle- release button and allow the seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling belt to retract completely. The belt will Make sure the seat belt is securely its free end to hold the convertible seat move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 70 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint 380 mm (15.0 in.) 47 mm (1.9 in.) system”.) 67.5 mm (2.7 in.) If your child restraint system requires a.

  • Page 71: Tilt Steering Wheel

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION " Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries. "...

  • Page 72: Power Rear View Mirror Control

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Power rear view mirror Anti- glare inside rear view control mirror To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right). 2.

  • Page 73: Vanity Mirrors

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. The vanity light comes on when you open the cover.
  • Page 74 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...

  • Page 75: Operation Of Instruments And Controls

    If you feel that the automatic light control above " Rear personal lights comes into operation too early or too late, Position 3 (”AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota " Ignition switch light of the above dealer. "...

  • Page 76: Turn Signals

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U The lights automatically turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position. To turn them on again, turn the key to the ”ON” position or actuate the headlight switch.
  • Page 77 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. Daytime running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with...

  • Page 78: Emergency Flashers

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.

  • Page 79: Instrument Panel Light Control

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior light Type A To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist ment panel lights, turn the dial. the band of the headlight and turn sig- nal switch lever.

  • Page 80: Front Personal Lights

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Front personal lights To turn on the front personal lights, Type C push the switch. To turn the lights off, push the switch once again. With moon roof To turn on the interior light, slide the switch.

  • Page 81: Rear Personal Lights

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Rear personal lights Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washer To turn on the rear personal light, push For easy access to the ignition switch, To turn on the windshield wipers, move the switch. To turn the light off, push the ignition switch light comes on when the lever to the desired setting.

  • Page 82: Headlight Cleaner

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Rear window and outside rear Headlight cleaner view mirror defoggers To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding washer fluid”...
  • Page 83 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot, keep your hands off them when the defogger switch is on. The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes. Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear.
  • Page 84 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...

  • Page 85: Chapter 1- 5 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators

    Gauges, Meters The indicator lamp goes off after driving sev- eral times. If the indicator lamp does not and Service reminder go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon indicators as possible. " Fuel gauge The gauge works when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- "...
  • Page 86 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer " Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic. " Towing a trailer. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.

  • Page 87: Odometer And Two Trip Meters

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Odometer and two trip meters Thermometer 3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each...

  • Page 88: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    Fill up tank. on, the brightness of the display will be re- (type A) is off, stop and duced. check. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. (type A) (type B) Fasten seat belts. (type B) (Indicator and buzzer) Close all doors.
  • Page 89 If the brakes are not working, have the charged. Turn off the air conditioning, vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to ing information, see Part 4.) the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
  • Page 90 Toyota dealer as soon as lock- up during sudden braking or braking briefly after a hard stop. There is no possible.
  • Page 91 This light will come on when the igni- the parts monitored by the warning light tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or system. Contact your Toyota dealer as ”ON” position. After about 6 seconds, soon as possible to service the vehicle.
  • Page 92 3 seconds. If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit in need of repair. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 93: Chapter 1- 6 Ignition Switch, Transmission And Parking Brake

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Ignition switch with steering lock Part 1 You must push in the key to turn the key OPERATION OF from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. The selector lever must be in the ”P” position INSTRUMENTS before pushing the key. AND CONTROLS—...

  • Page 94: Automatic Transmission

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Automatic transmission "Floor shift type Lock release button Driving pattern selector button To prevent misshifting For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions Parking, engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position “PWR”...
  • Page 95 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U "Column shift type Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing Parking, engine starting and driving conditions key removal position Reverse position Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine braking “PWR” mode indicator “PWR”...
  • Page 96 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Your automatic transmission has a shift Shift into the ”L” position. The trans- CAUTION lock system to minimize the possibility of mission will downshift to the first gear incorrect operation. This means you can When the vehicle speed drops down to Never put your foot on the accelera- only shift out of ”P”...
  • Page 97 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U (c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions (e) Parking z Do not continue hill climbing or The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. hard towing for a long time in the strong engine braking as described pre- ”2”...
  • Page 98 ”PWR” mode indicator light comes on. al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- NOTICE For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends pletely shifted to forward or reverse using the ”NORM” mode to improve fuel Do not hold the vehicle on an up- gear.

  • Page 99: Parking Brake

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Parking brake Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control allows you to cruise brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off To set: Fully depress the pedal.

  • Page 100: Turning On The System

    Another press will turn the system direction and release it. This sets the ve- your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- completely off. hicle at that speed. If the speed is not er at the earliest opportunity.
  • Page 101 To decrease the comes on. vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed If this is the case, contact your Toyota with the cruise control lever or depress dealer and have your vehicle inspected. the brake pedal. If you use the brake...
  • Page 102 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...
  • Page 103 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Car audio system— —Reference Part 1 Air conditioning system OPERATION OF Controls INSTRUMENTS Air flow selector settings AND CONTROLS— Operating tips Instrument panel vents Chapter 1- 7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system Type 1- 1: AM F M ETR radio/cassette play- Car audio system er/compact disc auto changer controller Reference...

  • Page 104: Turning The System On And Off

    Type 3: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player/com- pact disc player/compact disc auto changer con- This section describes some of the basic troller features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the ”ACC”...
  • Page 105 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U TONE AND BALANCE YOUR RADIO ANTENNA YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER For details about your system’s tone and Your vehicle has an antenna printed on When you insert a disc, gently push it in balance controls, see the description of the inside of the rear window.
  • Page 106 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Using your audio system: controls and features "Type 1- 1...
  • Page 107 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U "Type 1- 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 108 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Details of specific buttons, controls, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) features are described in the alphabetical These buttons are used to preset and Cassette Player listing that follows. tune in radio stations. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in ward a cassette tape.
  • Page 109 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U high- pitch tone adjustment, push CD (Compact Disc) ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM” Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cas- until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then will appear on the display.
  • Page 110 If the malfunction is not recovered, take recording the tape. side). your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Auto- reverse feature: After the cassette Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and the DISC...
  • Page 111 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) Compact disc auto changer only— There are two random features—you can Cassette Player Repeating a disc: either listen to the tracks on all the com- Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear a Type 1- 2 only pact discs in the magazine in random or- beep.
  • Page 112 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U To scan the preset stations: Compact disc auto changer only— Cassette Player Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear a Scanning for the first tracks of all the By using this button, you can skip up or beep.
  • Page 113 Tuning remaining on the current cassette side. reception when a stereo broadcast is re- Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio After the beginning of the tape is ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the (ETR). Push and release the ” ” (up) or...
  • Page 114 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U "Type 2...
  • Page 115 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Details of specific buttons, controls, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) features are described in the alphabetical These buttons are used to preset and If you want to fast forward or reverse listing that follows.
  • Page 116 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U AUDIO CONTROL / MODE Sound balance adjustment function— CD (Compact Disc) Manual tone adjustment function— This knob is also to adjust the sound Push ”CD” to switch from radio operation balance between the front and rear, and to compact disc operation.
  • Page 117 If the malfunction is not recovered, take tracks in the magazine in random order. button again to turn off the repeat feature. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. To turn off the random feature, push the Compact disc auto changer only—...
  • Page 118 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U SCAN Compact disc player ST (Stereo reception) display Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- Your radio automatically changes to stereo ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or reception when a stereo broadcast is re- You can either scan all the frequencies on scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ceived.
  • Page 119 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U "Type 3 TUNE (Tuning) Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the ” ” (up) or ” ” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.)
  • Page 120 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Details of specific buttons, controls, and 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) features are described in the alphabetical These buttons are used to preset and Cassette Player listing that follows. tune in radio stations. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in ward a cassette tape.
  • Page 121 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U AM F M high- pitch tone adjustment, push CD (Compact Disc) ”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly Push ”AM F M” to switch between the AM Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cas- until ”TRE” appears on the display. Then and FM bands.”AM”, ”FM1”...
  • Page 122 If the malfunction is not recovered, take recording the tape. Push ”PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. on and off. Turn ”PWR·VOL” to adjust the : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and the DISC volume.
  • Page 123 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Compact Disc Player SCAN Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND” There are two repeat features—you can Radio will appear on the display and the disc either replay a disc track or a whole com- You can either scan all the frequencies on you are listening to in random order.
  • Page 124 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Compact disc player SEEK (Seeking) When counting the number of tracks you want to rewind, remember to count the There are two scan features—you can ei- Radio current track as well. For example, if you ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or In the seek mode, the radio finds and want to rewind to a song that is two be- scan the first tracks of all the discs in the...

  • Page 125: Car Audio System Operating Hints

    AM signals. And of course, radio signals Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio the amount of channel separation to prev- have a limited range, and the farther you (ETR).
  • Page 126 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Use high- quality cassettes. Fading and drifting stations–Generally, the Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low- quality cassette tapes can cause effective range of FM is about 40 km (25 the upper atmosphere–especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, miles).

  • Page 127: Caring For Your Compact Disc Player And Discs

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to be working. Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries. Handle compact discs carefully, espe- cially when you are inserting them.
  • Page 128 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible la- ser beam which could cause hazard- radiation exposure directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed.
  • Page 129 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Air conditioning system— —Controls "Type 1: Manual air conditioning controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. ”A/C” Button 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 5. Fan Speed Selector...
  • Page 130 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U "Type 2: Automatic air conditioning controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. ”A/C” Button 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. ”OFF” Button 6. ”AUTO” Button 7. Temperature Selector...
  • Page 131 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U ”AUTO” button (type 2 only) 4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield For automatic operation of the air condi- vents. tioning, press the ”AUTO” button. An indi- cator light will illuminate to show that the 5.
  • Page 132 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. Type 2 only—In automatic operation, you do not have to select the air intake unless you desire another air intake mode.

  • Page 133: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U –Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 134 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Heating Air conditioning Type 2— For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Press in the ”AUTO” button. Temperature — To the desired Type 1— Type 1— temperature Fan speed — Any setting except ”OFF” Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF”...
  • Page 135 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Type 2— The outside of the windshield Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster- linked air conditioning. At For best results, set controls to: Temperature — Towards high this time, the ”A/C” button indicator comes temperature to heat;...

  • Page 136: Instrument Panel Vents

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Instrument panel vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as shown. Side vents Lower vent...
  • Page 137 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...

  • Page 138: Chapter 1- 8 Other Equipment

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Clock Part 1 Once the electrical power source has OPERATION OF been disconnected from the clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00 (one INSTRUMENTS o’clock). AND CONTROLS— When instrument panel lights turned on, the brightness of the time in- dication will be reduced.

  • Page 139: Cigarette Lighter And Ashtray

    ”ACC” position. clockwise. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed CAUTION Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or To reduce the chance of injury in equivalent for replacement. case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed...

  • Page 140: Auxiliary Box

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Cup holder (with separate front seat) Auxiliary box CAUTION " Do not place anything else on the cup holder, as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.

  • Page 141: Traction Control System

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Cup holder (with bench front seat) Traction control system The cup holder is designed for holding cups drink- cans securely holes. To use the cup holder, open the armrest lid, pull out the cup holder. Then close the armrest lid.

  • Page 142: Manual Operation

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL SYS- When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels The traction control system automatical- from spinning. ly helps control the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when ac- celerating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver to control the driv-...

  • Page 143: Floor Mat

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Floor mat CAUTION Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which...

  • Page 144: Information Before Driving Your Toyota

    1600 km (1000 miles) can add To help prevent gas station mixups, your YOUR TOYOTA to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- your vehicle: ing. The special nozzle on pumps with "...
  • Page 145 GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you detect heavy knocking even when Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be using the recommended fuel, or if you Tertiary- Butyl Ether) are available in the sure that it is unleaded, has an octane...

  • Page 146: Fuel Tank Capacity

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... z Do use gasohol other than First, comply with the vehicle registration stated above. It will cause fuel sys- laws..
  • Page 147 Remember, your Toyota z Use only unleaded gasoline. dealer knows your vehicle and its three- way catalytic converter sys-...

  • Page 148: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Facts about engine oil consumption Engine exhaust cautions FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL " CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while Engine oil has the primary functions of driving. An open or unsealed trunk lubricating and cooling the inside of the "...

  • Page 149: Twin Ground Electrode Platinum- Tipped Spark Plugs

    More oil is consumed by high- speed driv- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel- level be checked every time you refuel Your engine is fitted with twin ground eration.

  • Page 150: Brake Booster

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE You may hear a sound in the engine CAUTION SYSTEM compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle The tandem master cylinder brake system "...
  • Page 151 Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- sible. Type B...

  • Page 152: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    " Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. anced. Locating the weight as far for- Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ward as possible helps maintain bal- ding- down. ance. "...

  • Page 153: Your Toyota's Identification- -Vehicle Identification Number

    Certification Label. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

  • Page 154: Engine Number

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) —Engine number Suspension and chassis Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lit kits, spacers, springs, etc.

  • Page 155: Types Of Tires

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Types of tires Make sure what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires " Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high- speed capability tires on your vehicle as this can tires best suited to highway driving under cause dangerous handling charac- dry conditions.

  • Page 156: Starting And Driving

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking Before starting the engine Part 3 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. STARTING AND fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- DRIVING 2.

  • Page 157: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    If the engine will not start— ing brake depressed. If they still do not See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

  • Page 158: Winter Driving Tips

    Sudden accelera- harder starting. If you are not sure about tion or engine braking, could cause which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- the vehicle to spin or skid. er—he will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing.

  • Page 159: Trailer Towing

    Towing a trail- gency equipment. er will have an adverse effect on handling, This product is available at your Toyota performance, braking, durability and driv- dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the ing economy (fuel consumption, etc.).
  • Page 160 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Total trailer weight Tongue load CAUTION " total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Ex- ceeding this weight is dangerous. Tongue load 100 = 9 to 11 % Total trailer weight "...
  • Page 161 Never tow a trailer without using a " " Use only a hitch which is recom- Toyota recommends trailers with brakes safety chain securely attached to mended by the hitch manufacturer and that conform to any applicable federal both the trailer and the vehicle. If conforms to the total trailer weight re- and state/provincial regulations.

  • Page 162: Trailer Towing Tips

    Backing with a trailer is difficult and " loaded so that it can not shift. requires practice. Grip the bottom of Toyota recommends that you do not " the steering wheel and move your hand tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a...
  • Page 163 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U " " Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. Be careful when passing other ve- 1. Apply the brakes and hold. The trailer could hit your vehicle in a hicles. Passing requires considerable 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- tight turn.

  • Page 164: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer, Too

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U How to save fuel and make " your vehicle last longer, too Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down. Stop- and- go driving Getting more kilometers/mileage from a wastes fuel. CAUTION liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it "...
  • Page 165 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U " Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro- sion. " Keep your vehicle tuned- up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.

  • Page 166: In Case Of An Emergency

    If your engine stalls while they work, your key may be broken. Have fire hazard. driving the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, the system is " If your vehicle overheats If the engine turns over at its normal possibly broken.
  • Page 167 " correct. Batteries contain sulfuric acid adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer which is poisonous and corrosive. or qualified repair shop for assistance. Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting, and avoid spilling NOTICE acid on your skin, clothing, or ve- hicle.

  • Page 168: Jump-Starting Procedure

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Jumper cable Discharged battery 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. Booster 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs battery from the booster and discharged batter- ies.

  • Page 169: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U If your engine stalls while driving 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving... Connecting point After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping for several minutes with the accelerator a straight line.

  • Page 170: If Your Vehicle Overheats

    You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and...

  • Page 171: If You Have A Flat Tire

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping " NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in ”P”.

  • Page 172: Required Tools And Spare Tire

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: tire. To remove: Turn the joint in the direction 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. 1.

  • Page 173: Removing Wheel Ornament

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown. CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand.

  • Page 174: Loosening Wheel Nuts

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- that the spare tire can be installed.

  • Page 175: Changing Wheels

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.

  • Page 176: Reinstalling Wheel Nuts

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9.

  • Page 177: Reinstalling Wheel Ornament

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Reinstalling wheel ornament —After changing wheels 10. Reinstall the wheel ornament. 11. Check the air pressure of the re- placed tire. 1. Put the wheel ornament into position. Adjust the air pressure to the specification On some models, align the cutout of the designated in Part 8.

  • Page 178: If Your Vehicle Needs To Be Towed

    If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- —From front Before driving, make sure all vice. In consultation with them, have...

  • Page 179: Towing Precautions

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U TOWING PRECAUTIONS: z Do not tow with the key removed or (c) Towing with sling type Use a safety chain system for all towing, in the ”LOCK” position when tow- truck and abide by the state/provincial and local ing from the rear without a towing laws.

  • Page 180: Emergency Towing

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Use extreme caution when towing ve- vice. hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic...
  • Page 181 6. Start the engine. For your safety, 2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladed keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 182: If You Lose Your Keys

    Even if you lose only one key, contact ton as follows: ing the button. your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If 1. Turn the ignition key to ”LOCK” 4. Shift into ”N” position. you lose all your master keys, you cannot position.

  • Page 183: If You Lose Your Wireless Remote Control Transmitter

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter If you lose your transmitter, you can purchase a new one at your Toyota dealer. You can use the wireless remote control system with the new transmitter. Contact...

  • Page 184: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care

    Now, it is up to you. Proper " High temperatures will cause corrosion care of your Toyota can help ensure long- to those components of the vehicle " Protecting your Toyota from term corrosion prevention. which are prevented from quick- drying...

  • Page 185: Washing And Waxing Your Toyota

    We recommend See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for " When driving in the areas where there that the fittings and the area where the more tips.
  • Page 186 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- 3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap Waxing your Toyota move any mud or road salt from the cause streaking. In hot weather you Polishing and waxing is recommended underside of the vehicle or in the...

  • Page 187: Cleaning The Interior

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Cleaning the interior First vacuum over the upholstery to re- Do not apply water—the best results are CAUTION move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the possible.
  • Page 188 Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer above. Immediately clean any spill them. z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic using the method mentioned above. fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the...
  • Page 189 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...

  • Page 190: Vehicle Maintenance And Care

    Owner’s or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be Guide, Owner’s Manual Supplement or pleased to do them at a nominal cost. Warranty Booklet for complete warranty information.

  • Page 191: General Maintenance

    They learn to work on for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, fied service shop immediately. It is recom- rather than while they are working on it.

  • Page 192: Inside The Vehicle

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Tire surface and wheel nuts Lights Brake pedal Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail Check the pedal for smooth operation and or excessive wear. See Chapter 7- 2 for lights, turn signal lights, and other lights that the pedal has the proper clearance.
  • Page 193 If you notice any of these clues, take your Make sure the coolant level is between mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see- indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.

  • Page 194: Do-It-Yourself Maintenance

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE— Chapter 7- 1 Introduction " Engine compartment overview " Fuse locations " Do- it- yourself service precautions " Parts and tools...

  • Page 195: Engine Compartment Overview

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Engine compartment overview 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse blocks 6. Battery 7. Engine cooling fans 8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid tank...

  • Page 196: Fuse Locations

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Fuse locations Spare fuses For Canada and California...

  • Page 197: Do- It- Yourself Service Precautions

    Read separate compartment—the engine, radiator, Toyota Warranty statement for details and exhaust manifold and spark plug suggestions. boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care- This part gives instructions only for those ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids items that are relatively easy for an owner and spark plugs may also be hot.
  • Page 198 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U " " z Do not reuse platinum- tipped spark Be sure that the ignition is off if Dispose of used oil and filter only plugs by cleaning or regapping. you work near the electric cooling in a safe and acceptable manner. fans or radiator grille.

  • Page 199: Parts And Tools

    Here is a list of parts and tools you will Checking power steering fluid Adding washer fluid need on performing do- it- yourself mainte- Parts (if level is low): Parts: nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- " " Automatic transmission fluid...

  • Page 200: Chapter 7- 2 Engine And Chassis

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Checking the engine oil level Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF CAUTION Low level Full level MAINTENANCE— Be careful not to touch the hot ex- haust manifold. Chapter 7- 2 If the oil level is below or only slightly Engine and Chassis above the low level, add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine.
  • Page 201 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API grade SH, ”Energy- Conserving II” Either or both API registered marks are or SJ, ”Energy- Conserving” multigrade en- added to some oil containers to help gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. you select the oil you should use.

  • Page 202: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or It is normal for the brake fluid level to go plain water alone. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota down slightly as the brake pads wear. So dealer test the cap pressure and check be sure to keep the reservoir filled.

  • Page 203: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Checking power steering fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid the brake reservoir.

  • Page 204: Checking Tire Pressure

    If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your Toyota dealer. level. The following instructions for checking The recommended cold tire pressures, tire tire pressure should be observed: size and the vehicle capacity weight are "...

  • Page 205: Checking And Replacing Tires

    When a tire is replaced, the wheel REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built- in should always be balanced. tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle when the tires need replacement.
  • Page 206 TIRE CHAIN SELECTION size, construction and load capacity as Use the tire chains of correct size and the original tires on your Toyota. type. Do not use tires other than those men- Use SAE Class ”S” type radial tire chains tioned above.

  • Page 207: Replacing Wheels

    " Correct replacement wheels are available Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheel at your Toyota dealer. braking, as use of chains may ad- versely affect vehicle handling. A wheel of a different size or type may...

  • Page 208: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    1600 km (1000 miles). " When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. " Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. " When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
  • Page 209 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...

  • Page 210: Chapter 7- 3 Electrical Components

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Checking battery condition— —Precautions Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF " CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If MAINTENANCE— BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and "...

  • Page 211: Checking Battery Fluid

    Toyota dealer. tighten their clamp nuts—but do not overtighten. CLEAR or Have battery checked by LIGHT your Toyota dealer. c. Tighten hold- down clamp only YELLOW enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the...

  • Page 212: Battery Recharging Precautions

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Type A Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 2.

  • Page 213: Adding Washer Fluid

    Add washer tool is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as fluid. soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has You may use plain water as washer fluid.

  • Page 214: Replacing Light Bulbs

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Replacing light bulbs— —Headlights The following illustrations show how to Bulb Light bulbs Type gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and Headlights 9006 light switch are off. Use bulbs with the (low beam) wattage ratings given in the table.
  • Page 215 1. Remove the bolts and clips, take out into the mounting hole. the engine under cover. Aiming is not necessary after replacing Remove and install the cover clips as shown the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- in the following illustration. essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 216 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Removing cover clips 2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and 3. Disconnect the cords. remove it. Installing cover clips...
  • Page 217 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Parking and front turn signal lights Use a Phillips- head screwdriver. 4. Release the bulb retaining spring 5. Connect the cords and install the and remove the bulb. Install a new cover by turning it clockwise. bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
  • Page 218 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Rear turn signal, stop and tail, rear side maker lights a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop and tail light c: Rear side maker light...
  • Page 219 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —Stop and tail, and back- up lights Remove and install the cover clips as Removing cover clips shown in the following illustrations. Installing cover clips a: Stop and tail light b: Back- up light...

  • Page 220: License Plate Lights

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —License plate lights Remove and install the cover clips as Removing cover clips shown in the following illustrations. Installing cover clips...
  • Page 221 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U —High mounted stoplight —High mounted stoplight (type A) (type B)
  • Page 222 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U...
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  • Page 224: Specifications

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Dimensions and weight Part 8 SPECIFICATIONS Overall length mm (in.) 4875 (192.0) Overall width mm (in.) 1790 (70.5) " Dimensions and weight Overall height mm (in.) 1440 (56.7) " Engine Wheelbase mm (in.) 2720 (107.0) " Fuel Front tread mm (in.)

  • Page 225: Engine Lubrication

    ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 1MZ- FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Type: Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) For improved vehicle performance, the 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
  • Page 226 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Oil grade: BATTERY BRAKES API grade SH, ”Energy- Conserving II” Open voltage at 20_C (68_F): Minimum pedal clearance when depressed or SJ, ”Energy- Conserving” multigrade 12.6—12.8 V Fully charged with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine 12.2—12.4 V Half charged lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.)
  • Page 227 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Tires Fuses Tire size: P205/65R15 92H Tire pressure, kPa (kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi): Front 220 (2.2, 32) Rear 220 (2.2, 32) Wheel size: 15 x 6JJ Wheel nut torque, N@m (kgfm, ft@lbf): 103 (10.5, 76) Engine compartment (U.S.A) Engine compartment (Canada) Fuses (type A)
  • Page 228 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Engine compartment Engine compartment (for Canada) Engine compartment (for California) 10. HEAD HI (LH) 15 A: Left- hand head- 17. TEL 15 A: No circuit 25. IGN 5 A: Gauge and meters, SRS air- light (high beam) bag system, seat belt pretensioners, 18.
  • Page 229 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U 35. CIG/RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter, in- terior lights, clock, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, shift lock sys- tem, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, air conditioning system, ignition system, theft deterrent system, outside rear view mirror control system, car audio system, service re- minder indicators 36.
  • Page 230 ’98 AVALON (USA/CANADA)- U Fuses (type C) 45. ALT 120 A: Charging system 46. AM1 80 A: ”RR DEF”, ”DOOR”, ”POW- ER”, ”TAIL”, ”PANEL”, ”DEF l/UP”, ”SEAT HEATER”, ”SRS” and ”STOP” fuses 47. ABS 60 A: Anti- lock brake system 48.
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  • Page 232: Reporting Safety Defects For U.s. Owners And Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- lems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

  • Page 233: Uniform Tire Quality Grading

    C may have poor traction per- tire failure. quality grading. formance. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Warning: The traction grade assigned to questions you may have as you read this this tire is based on braking (straight information.

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