2010 TOYOTA AVALON display

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 36
Doors.................................... 40
Trunk .................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 53
Driving position memory system ................................ 55
Head restraints ..................... 59
Seat belts ............................. 61
Steering wheel ..................... 68
Inside rear view mirror.......... 70
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 72
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 74
Moon roof ............................. 77
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ..................................... 80 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 83
Alarm .................................... 85
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 87
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 88
SRS airbags ......................... 90
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 103
Child restraint systems ....... 109
Installing child restraints ..... 113
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 124
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key
system) ............................. 133
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key
system) ............................. 137
Automatic transmission ...... 140
Turn signal lever ................. 145
Parking brake ..................... 146
Horn .................................... 147
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 148
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 151
Center display..................... 154
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3-6. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 286
Vanity mirrors ..................... 287
Clock .................................. 288
Outside temperature display .............................. 289
Ashtrays ............................. 290
Power outlets ..................... 291
Seat heaters/ventilators ..... 293
Armrest............................... 295
Rear sunshade ................... 296
Floor mats .......................... 298
Trunk features .................... 299
Garage door opener ........... 301
Compass ............................ 306
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 315
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 328
Engine compartment .......... 330
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 354
Wheels................................ 358
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Key battery ......................... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ........................ 376
Light bulbs .......................... 378
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 385
If you think something is wrong ................................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 390
Event data recorder ............ 391
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Center display P. 154
Emergency flashers
P. 384
Clock P. 288
Air conditioning
system
P. 198
Audio system
P. 210
Navigation system*
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 208
Air conditioning
system
P. 198

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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the ou tboard rear seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a
child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Low er Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( P. 63)
Anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 124
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key system).......... 133
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key system).......... 137
Automatic transmission................... 140
Turn signal lever .............. 145
Parking brake ................... 146
Horn ................................. 147 2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ......... 148
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 151
Center display .................. 154
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch ............... 156
Fog light switch ................ 159
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 160
2-4. Using other driving systems Cruise control ................... 165
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 168
Driving assist systems ..... 181
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 184
Vehicle load limits ............ 188
Winter driving tips ............ 189
Trailer towing ................... 194
Dinghy towing .................. 195

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the
target region.Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 395
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
P. 149

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Odometer and trip meter display button
Vehicles with smart key system
Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
Pressing this button switches among odometer and trip meter when
the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Odometer/Trip meter displayOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.
Dynamic laser cruise control display
P. 168
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and cen-
ter panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various sys-
tems.
Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on the target region.
Center display