2010 TOYOTA AVALON key

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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergencyIf a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................... 393
If you have a flat tire............ 405
If the engine will not start ................................... 414
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P.................... 416
If you lose your keys ........... 417
If the electronic key does not operate properly (with smart
key system)....................... 418
If the vehicle battery is discharged ........................ 420
If your vehicle overheats ..... 424
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 427
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 430
Fuel information .................. 439
Tire information ................... 442
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 454
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 458 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 460
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 461
Abbreviation list ................ 466
Alphabetical index............. 467
What to do if....................... 474
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Audio remote control switches P. 239
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart key
system)
P. 137
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
B
Telephone switch P. 247
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 133
Climate remote control
switches
P. 206
Talk switch* P. 247
Distance switch P. 172
Cruise control switch P. 165, 168

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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.

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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

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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 24)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 36)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Vehicles without smart key system
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (
P. 36)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate

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1-1. Key information
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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.