2010 TOYOTA AVALON door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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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Door lock switch P. 40
Window lock switch P. 74
Power window switches P. 74
Pictorial indexInterior

Before driving1
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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

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1-1. Key information
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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage
extension door as circumstances demand. ( P. 46, 300)
● Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
● Vehicles without smart key system: Provide the attendant with the valet
key.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 417)
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any but-
tons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying a key in
your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed acciden-
tally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could
interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not disassemble the key.
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system
: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 2 5 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 2 5 )
Starts and stops the engine ( P. 133)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Unlocking and locking the doors
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Unlocking the trunkPress the button to unlock the
trunk.