2008 TOYOTA AVALON battery location

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
Have the malfunction repaired immediately. (vehicles with smart
key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turn off.
Interior buzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightDetailsCorrection procedure
Once
(Flashing)
The electronic key
is not detected
when attempting to
start the engine.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
• The electronic key battery
maybe dis-
charged. 
( P. 340)
Once3 times
(Flashing)
An open door
other than the
driver’s door is
closed while the
electronic key is
outside the detec-
tion range and the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
ACC or ON mode.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

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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
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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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