2008 TOYOTA AVALON lights

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Light bulbs
A: D4R discharge bulbs

B: H11 halogen bulbs 
C: HIR1 halogen bulbs 
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) 
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) 
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights
Low beam (discharge bulbs) 
Low beam (halogen bulbs) 
High beam D4R
H11
HIR1 35
55
65A
B
C
Fog lights 9006 51 B
Front turn signal/parking
lights 3457A 27/7 D
Front side marker lights W5W 5 E
Rear turn signal lights 469 21 D
Stop/tail lights 7443 21/5 E
Rear side marker lights 194 3.8 E
Tail lights 194 3.8 E
Back-up lights 921 16 E
License plate lights 194 3.8 E
InteriorInterior light W5W 5 E
Personal lights W5W 5 E
Vanity lights 7065 1.4 F
Glove box light 74 1.2 E
Door courtesy lights 168 5 E
Trunk light 2825 4.8 E

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6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Automatic
light control
system 
( P. 143) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
60 seconds0 seconds
30 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running light ON OFF
*

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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer 
( P. 146) Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
ON OFF
Drip prevention function ON OFF
Time elapsed before
the drip prevention
function operates Variable
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination 
( P. 252) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON
OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch turned
OFF ON
OFF
Front/rear personal
lights turned on when a
door is opened Corresponding
light only All lights
OFF
Outer foot lights ONOFF
Rear 
sunshade 
( P. 273) Time elapsed before
the reverse operation
feature activates
0.7 seconds0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 178
ABS........................................... 163
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 337
Automatic air conditioning 
system................................ 178
Steering switches ................. 185
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 85
Airbag precautions for your 
child...................................... 88
Airbag warning light .............. 371
Curtain shield airbag 
precautions .......................... 91
Front passenger occupant 
classification system ............ 93
General airbag precautions .... 88
Locations of airbags ............... 82
Modification and disposal of 
airbags ................................. 92
Side airbag precautions.......... 88
Side and curtain shield airbags 
operating conditions ............. 85
SRS airbags ........................... 82
Alarm .......................................... 77
Antenna .................................... 195
Anti-lock brake system ........... 163
Armrest .................................... 272
Ashtrays ................................... 267
Audio input .............................. 216
Audio system Antenna ................................ 195
Audio input ........................... 216
AUX adapter ......................... 216
CD player/changer ............... 198
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 206
Optimal use .......................... 214
Portable music player ........... 216
Radio .................................... 191
Steering switches ................. 217
Automatic headlight leveling 
system ................................... 143 Automatic light control

system ....................................143
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........129
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P......................393
S mode ..................................131
AUX adapter .............................216
Back-up lights Wattage .................................413
Battery Checking ...............................318
If the vehicle battery is 
discharged ..........................397
Preparing and checking 
before winter .......................170
Bluetooth
®................................220
Brake Fluid ......................................315
Parking brake ........................134
Brake assist ..............................163
Break-in tips .............................115
Care Exterior ..................................288
Interior ...................................291
Seat belts ..............................292
Cargo capacity .........................166
CD player/changer ...................198
Center display ..........................141
Chains .......................................172
Child-protectors .........................41
Child restraint system Definition .................................99
Installation .............................102
Installing CRS with lower 
anchorages .........................107
Installing CRS with seat 
belts ....................................103
Installing CRS with top 
straps ..................................108
A
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Alphabetical index
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Engine
Compartment........................ 306
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
Hood ..................................... 303
How to start the engine ........................ 122, 126
Identification number ............ 407
If the engine will not start...... 391
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Overheating .......................... 401
Engine compartment cover .... 307
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 410
Checking .............................. 313
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Engine coolan t temperature 
gauge ..................................... 135
Engine immobilizer system ...... 75
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 409
Checking .............................. 308
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Event data recorder ................ 368
Floor mats ................................ 275
Fluid
Brake .................................... 315
Washer ................................. 321
Fog lights Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 413
Foot light .................................. 252
Front passenger occupant 
classification system.............. 93
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light ........................ 373
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 46
Driving position memory ......... 50
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 413 Fuel
Capacity ................................408
Fuel gauge ............................135
Fuel pump shut off system ....367
Gas station information .........452
Information ............................414
Refueling .................................72
Fuel door.....................................72
Fuel filler door ............................72
Fuel pump shut off system .....367
Fuses.........................................344
Garage door opener.................278
Gas station information...........452
Gauges ......................................135
Glove box..................................256
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ................220
Head restraints ...........................53
Headlight aim ...........................353
Headlights Discharge headlights 
precautions .........................359
Switch....................................143
Wattage .................................413
Heaters Seat heaters ..........................270
Side mirror.............................187
Hood ..........................................303
Hooks Cargo ....................................276
Shopping bag ........................276
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I/M test....................................... 299
Ignition switch .................. 122, 126
IdentificationEngine ...................................407
Vehicle .................................. 407
Illuminated entry system .........252
Indicator lights .........................138
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 433
Inside rear view mirror ..............62
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 137
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 252
Switch.................................... 254
Wattage .................................413
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 304
Replacing the wheel ..............382
Jack handle ..............................382
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................122, 126
If the electronic key does not 
properly ............................... 395
If you lose your keys ............. 394
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................152
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Wattage .................................413
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................355
Wattage .................................413 Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Headlights switch .................. 143
Interior lights list .................... 252
Outer foot light ...................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Turn signal lever ................... 133
Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Load capacity ........................... 169
Lock steering column...... 124, 127
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 300
General maintenance............ 296
Maintenance data ................. 406
Maintenance requirements ... 294
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................. 137
Meters ................................... 135
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 62
Side mirror heater ................. 187
Side mirrors............................. 64
Vanity mirrors ........................ 264
Moon roof ................................... 69
MP3 disc ................................... 206
Odometer .................................. 135
Oil Engine oil .............................. 308
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 72
Hood ..................................... 303
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment .............................. 64
Driving position memory ......... 50
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 266I
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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Overhead console ................... 258
Overheating, Engine ............... 401
Parking brake .......................... 134
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 355
Switch ................................... 143
Wattage ................................ 413
Personal light Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 413
Power outlets........................... 268
Power windows ......................... 66
Radiator.................................... 314
Radio ........................................ 191
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 48
Rear sunshade ........................ 273
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 355
Wattage ................................ 413
Rear window defogger............ 187
Replacing
Fuses.................................... 344
Key battery ........................... 340
Light bulbs ............................ 355
Tires ..................................... 382
Reporting safety defects for 
U.S. owners ........................... 436
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 55
Automatic locking retractor................................ 56
Child restraint system 
installation .......................... 102
Cleaning and maintaining 
the seat belts...................... 292
Emergency locking 
retractor................................ 56
How to wear your seat belt ..... 54 How your child should wear

the seat belt ..........................57
Pregnant women, 
proper seat belt use ..............57
Reminder light .......................373
Seat belt extenders .................58
Seat belt pretensioners ...........56
Seat heaters..............................270
Seating capacity.......................169
Seats Adjustment ........................ 46, 48
Adjustment precaution ......47, 49
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............102
Cleaning ................................291
Climate control ......................270
Climate control seat ..............270
Driver’s seat position 
memory .................................50
Head restraint..........................53
Properly sitting in the seat .......80
Seat heaters ..........................270
Service reminder 
indicators ..............................139
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........129
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P......................393
Shift lock system .....................393
Shopping bag hooks ...............276
Side airbags................................82
Side marker lights Switch....................................143
Side mirror
Adjustment ..............................64
Mirror position memory ...........50
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................122
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................412
Spare tire...............................382
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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Spark plug ................................410
Specifications...........................406
Speedometer ............................ 135
Steering wheelAdjustment .............................. 61
Audio switches ......................217
Climate switches ...................185
Steering wheel memory .......... 50
Storage compartment ..............260
Storage feature.........................255
Stuck If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ...................................404
Sun visors.................................263
Switch Engine switch ................122, 126
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Ignition switch................122, 126
Light switches........................ 143
Power door lock switch ...........39
Power window switch ..............66
Window lock switch ................. 66
Wipers and washer switch ....146
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 356
Switch.................................... 143
Wattage .................................413
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................77
Engine immobilizer system .....75
Theft prevention labels..............79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 412
Tire information Glossary ................................422
Size ....................................... 419
Tire identification number ......418
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading ............................... 420 Tires
Chains ................................... 172
Checking ............................... 322
If you have a flat tire.............. 382
Inflation pressure .................. 412
Information ............................ 417
Replacing .............................. 382
Rotating tires ......................... 322
Size ....................................... 412
Snow tires ............................. 173
Tire pressure warning 
system ........................ 323, 373
Tools ......................................... 382
Total load capacity .................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 176
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TRAC ......................................... 163
Trip information ....................... 142
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 277
Opener .................................... 44
Wattage................................. 413
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Switch ................................... 133
Wattage................................. 413
Valet key ..................................... 22
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Vanity mirrors .......................... 264
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 407
Vehicle load limits ................... 169
VSC ........................................... 163
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