2010 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 466
Alphabetical index .................. 467
What to do if... ......................... 474

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System
TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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A/C ............................................ 198
ABS........................................... 181
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 360
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 198
Steering switches ................. 206
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 93
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 97
Airbag warning light .............. 394
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 100
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 103
General airbag precautions .... 97
Locations of airbags ............... 90
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 102
Side airbag precautions.......... 97
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 93
SRS airbags ........................... 90
Alarm .......................................... 85
Antenna .................................... 217
Anti-lock brake system ........... 181
Armrest .................................... 295
Ashtrays ................................... 290
Audio input .............................. 238
Audio system Antenna ................................ 217
Audio input ........................... 238
AUX adapter ......................... 238
CD player/changer ............... 220
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 228
Optimal use .......................... 236
Portable music player ........... 238
Radio .................................... 213
Steering switches ................. 239
Automatic headlight leveling system ................................... 156 Automatic light control
system ....................................156
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................416
S mode ..................................142
AUX adapter .............................238
Back-up lights Wattage .................................438
Battery Checking ...............................341
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..........................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................189
Bluetooth
®................................243
Brake Fluid ......................................338
Parking brake ........................146
Brake assist ..............................181
Break-in tips .............................125
Care Exterior ..................................312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Cargo capacity .........................184
CD player/changer ...................220
Center display ..........................154
Chains .......................................191
Child-protectors .........................42
Child restraint system Definition ...............................109
Installation .............................113
Installing CRS with lower anchorages .........................114
Installing CRS with seat belts ....................................116
Installing CRS with top straps ..................................120
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................97
Child-protectors ....................... 42
Child restraint system............109
How your child should wear the seatbelt ...........................64
Installing child restraints ........ 113
Moon roof ................................79
Power window lock switch....... 74
Power window precautions .....76
Removed key battery precautions .........................365
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 62
Seat belt precautions ..............65
Seat heater precautions ........ 294
Trunk .......................................48
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 312
Interior ...................................315
Seat belts ..............................316
Climate control seat.................293
Clock ......................................... 288
Compass ...................................306
Condenser ................................337
Console box ............................. 280
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 424
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................165
Dynamic laser cruise control .................................168
Cup holders ..............................284
Curtain shield airbags ............... 90
Customizable features............. 454
Daytime running light system .................................... 157
Defogger Rear window .........................208
Side mirror............................. 208
Dimension.................................430
Dinghy towing .......................... 195 Display
Trip information ..................... 155
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 324
Door pocket .............................. 285
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 36
Rear door child-protector ........ 42
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 396
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 125
Correct posture ....................... 88
Procedures............................ 124
Winter driving tips ................. 189
Electronic key If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 418
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 384
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ...... 393
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 418
If the engine will not start ...... 414
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 416
If the battery is discharged ... 420
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 393
If the warning light turns on............................... 393
If you have a flat tire ............. 405
If you lose your keys ............. 417
If you think something is wrong .................................. 389
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 427
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 385
If your vehicle overheats ....... 424
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Engine
Compartment........................ 330
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Hood ..................................... 327
How to start the engine ........................ 133, 137
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start...... 414
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Overheating .......................... 424
Engine compartment cover .... 331
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 435
Checking .............................. 336
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 83
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 433
Checking .............................. 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Event data recorder ................ 391
Floor mats ................................ 298
Fluid
Brake .................................... 338
Washer ................................. 344
Fog lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 438
Foot light .................................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 396
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Driving position memory ......... 55
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 438 Fuel
Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................148
Fuel pump shut off system ....390
Gas station information .........476
Information ............................439
Refueling .................................80
Fuel door.....................................80
Fuel filler door ............................80
Fuel pump shut off system .....390
Fuses.........................................367
Garage door opener.................301
Gas station information...........476
Gauges ......................................148
Glove box..................................279
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................242
Hazard lights
Switch....................................384
Head restraints ...........................59
Headlight aim ...........................376
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .........................382
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................438
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................293
Side mirror.............................208
Hood ..........................................327
Hooks
Cargo ....................................299
Shopping bag ........................299
Horn...........................................147
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I/M test....................................... 323
Ignition switch .................. 133, 137
IdentificationEngine ...................................431
Vehicle .................................. 431
Illuminated entry system .........275
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 458
Inside rear view mirror ..............70
Instrument panel light control .................................... 150
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 275
Switch.................................... 277
Wattage .................................438
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 328
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........405
Jack handle ..............................405
Keyless entry.............................. 36
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................133, 137
If the electronic key does not properly ............................... 418
If you lose your keys ............. 417
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................36
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control key .... 36
Laser cruise control.................168
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Wattage .................................438
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................378
Wattage .................................438 Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................ 384
Headlights switch .................. 156
Interior lights list .................... 275
Outer foot light ...................... 275
Personal light switch ............. 277
Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Turn signal lever ................... 145
Vanity lights........................... 287
Wattage................................. 438
Load capacity ........................... 188
Lock steering column...... 135, 138
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 324
General maintenance............ 320
Maintenance data ................. 430
Maintenance requirements ... 318
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 150
Meters ................................... 148
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Side mirror heater ................. 208
Side mirrors............................. 72
Vanity mirrors ........................ 287
Moon roof ................................... 77
MP3 disc ................................... 228
Odometer .................................. 148
Oil Engine oil .............................. 332
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 80
Hood ..................................... 327
Trunk ....................................... 46
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment .............................. 72
Driving position memory ......... 55I
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Outside temperature
display ...................................... 289
Overhead console ................... 281
Overheating, Engine ............... 424
Parking brake .......................... 146
Parking lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 378
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage ................................ 438
Personal light
Switch ................................... 277
Wattage ................................ 438
Power outlets........................... 291
Power windows ......................... 74
Radiator.................................... 337
Radio ........................................ 213
Rear seat Adjustment ............................. 53
Rear sunshade ........................ 296
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 378
Wattage ................................ 438
Rear window defogger............ 208
Replacing Fuses.................................... 367
Key battery ........................... 363
Light bulbs ............................ 378
Tires ..................................... 405
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................... 460 Seat belts
Adjusting the seat belt .............62
Automatic locking retractor ................................63
Child restraint system installation ...........................113
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................316
Emergency locking
retractor ................................63
How to wear your seat belt......61
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................64
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............64
Reminder light .......................396
Seat belt extenders .................65
Seat belt pretensioners ...........63
Seat heaters..............................293
Seating capacity.......................188
Seats Adjustment ........................ 50, 53
Adjustment precaution ......52, 54
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............113
Cleaning ................................315
Climate control ......................293
Climate control seat ..............293
Driver’s seat position memory .................................55
Head restraint..........................59
Properly sitting in the seat .......88
Seat heaters ..........................293
Service reminder
indicators ..............................152
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........140
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................416
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Shift lock system ..................... 416
Shopping bag hooks ............... 299
Side airbags................................90
Side marker lightsSwitch.................................... 156
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 72
Mirror position memory ...........55
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................26
Entry function ..........................24
Starting the engine ................133
Spare tire Inflation pressure...................437
Storage location .................... 405
Spark plug ................................435
Specifications...........................430
Speedometer ............................ 148
Steering wheel Adjustment .............................. 68
Audio switches ......................239
Climate switches ...................206
Steering wheel memory .......... 55
Storage compartment ..............283
Storage feature.........................278
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................427
Sun visors.................................286
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Engine switch ................133, 137
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................384
Ignition switch................133, 137
Light switches........................ 156
Power door lock switch ...........40
Power window switch ..............74
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wipers and washer switch ....160 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 379
Switch ................................... 156
Wattage................................. 438
Theft deterrent system Alarm....................................... 85
Engine immobilizer system ..... 83
Theft prevention labels ............. 87
Tire inflation pressure ............. 437
Tire information Glossary ................................ 447
Size ....................................... 444
Tire identification number...... 443
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................... 445
Tires Chains ................................... 191
Checking ............................... 345
If you have a flat tire.............. 405
Inflation pressure .................. 437
Information ............................ 442
Replacing .............................. 405
Rotating tires ......................... 345
Size ....................................... 437
Snow tires ............................. 192
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 346, 396
Tools ......................................... 405
Total load capacity .................. 188
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 195
Trailer towing ........................ 194
TRAC ......................................... 181
Trip information ....................... 155
Trunk Extending a space ................ 300
Opener .................................... 46
Wattage................................. 438
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage................................. 438T