2009 TOYOTA AVALON light

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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 24
Smart key system................. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 35
Doors.................................... 39
Trunk .................................... 44
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, s teering wheel,
mirrors) ............................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Driving position memory system ................................ 51
Head restraints ..................... 55
Seat belts ............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Inside rear view mirror.......... 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and
moon roof ......................... 69
Power windows .................... 69
Moon roof ............................. 72
1-5. Refueling ............................. 75 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 75 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 78
Engine immobilizer system ... 78
Alarm .................................... 80
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 82
1-7. Safety information .............. 83 Correct driving posture ......... 83
SRS airbags ......................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 103
Installing child restraints ..... 107
2-1. Driving procedures........... 118 Driving the vehicle .............. 118
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key system) .... 127
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key
system) ............................. 131
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Turn signal lever ................. 138
Parking brake ..................... 139
Horn .................................... 140
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 141 Gauges and meters ............ 141
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 144
Center display..................... 147
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2-3. Operating the lights andwindshield wipers ........... 149
Headlight switch .................. 149
Fog light switch ................... 152
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
2-4. Using other drivin g
systems ........................... 158
Cruise control ...................... 158
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................... 161
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information ........... 177 Cargo and luggage ............. 177
Vehicle load limits ............... 180
Winter driving tips ............... 181
Trailer towing ...................... 186
Dinghy towing ..................... 187
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system a nd defogger...... 190
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 190
Using the steering wheel climate control switches .... 198
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 200 3-2. Using the audio system ... 202
Audio system type .............. 202
Audio cover ........................ 204
Using the radio ................... 205
Using the CD player ........... 212
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 220
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 228
Using the AUX adapter....... 230
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 231
3-3. Using the ha nds-free
system (for cellular
phone) ............................. 234
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 234
Using the hands-free system .............................. 237
Making a phone call ........... 245
Setting a cellular phone ...... 250
Security and system setup ................................ 255
Using the phone book ........ 258
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 266 Interior lights list ................. 266
3-5. Using the storage
features ........................... 269
List of storage features ....... 269
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3-6. Other interior features ..... 277Sun visors .......................... 277
Vanity mirrors ..................... 278
Clock .................................. 279
Outside temperature display .............................. 280
Ashtrays ............................. 281
Power outlets ..................... 282
Seat heaters/ventilators ..... 284
Armrest............................... 286
Rear sunshade ................... 287
Floor mats .......................... 289
Trunk features .................... 290
Garage door opener ........... 292
Compass ............................ 297
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 302 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 302
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 305
4-2. Maintenance ..................... 308 Maintenance requirements .................... 308
General maintenance ......... 310
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 313 4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................... 314
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 314
Hood ................................... 317
Positioning a floor jack........ 318
Engine compartment .......... 320
Tires.................................... 336
Tire inflation pressure ......... 345
Wheels................................ 349
Air conditioning filter ........... 351
Key battery ......................... 354
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 358
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ....... 367
Light bulbs .......................... 369
5-1. Essential information ....... 376 Emergency flashers ............ 376
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 377
If you think something is wrong ................................ 381
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 382
Event data recorder ............ 383
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 385
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 385
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Headlight (high beam) P. 149
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 138
Fog light P. 152
Side marker light P. 149
Headlight (low beam) P. 149
Hood P. 317
Windshield wiper P. 153
Moon roof P. 72
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 67

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 336
P. 397
P. 428
P. 433
Tail lights P. 149
Side marker light P. 149
Trunk P. 44
Rear window defogger P. 200
Door P. 39
Fuel filler door P. 75
Turn signal light P. 138
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Back-up light
Tail/stop light
P. 149

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Compass P. 297
Garage door opener switches P. 292
Inside rear view mirror P. 65
Personal light P. 268
Moon roof switch P. 72
Interior light P. 268
Vanity mirror P. 278
Personal light P. 268
Sun visor P. 277
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 85
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 149
P. 138
P. 152
Gauges and meters P. 141
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 153
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 270
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 64
Parking brake pedal
P. 139
Tilt lock release lever
P. 64
Driving position
memory switches
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P. 51
Tire pressure warning
system
P. 337

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precautions regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.