2010 TOYOTA AVALON trailer

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 198
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ............................ 206
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 208 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type .............. 210
Audio cover ........................ 212
Using the radio ................... 213
Using the CD player ........... 220
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 228
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 236
Using the AUX adapter....... 238
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 239
3-3. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 242
Using the hands-free system .............................. 246
Making a phone call ........... 254
Setting a cellular phone ...... 259
Security and system setup ................................ 264
Using the phone book ........ 267
3-4. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 275
3-5. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 278
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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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2-4. Using other
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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
CAUTION
■When the laser radar sensor may not be correctly detecting the vehicle
ahead
Apply the brakes as necessary when any of the following types of vehicles
are in front of you.
As the sensor may not be able to correctly detect these types of vehicles,
the proximity alarm ( P. 175) will not be activated, and an accident may
result.
● Vehicles that cut in suddenly
● Vehicles traveling at low speeds
● Vehicles that are not moving
● Vehicles with small rear ends (trailers with no load on board etc.)
● Motorcycles traveling in the same lane
■ Conditions under which the vehicle -to-vehicle distance control may
not function correctly
Apply the brakes as necessary in the following conditions as the laser radar
sensor may not be able to correctly detect vehicles ahead, and an accident
may result.
● When water or snow thrown up by the surrounding vehicles hinders the
functioning of the sensor
● When your vehicle is pointing upwards (caused by a heavy load in the
trunk etc.)
● When the road curves or when the lanes are narrow
● When steering wheel operation or your position in the lane is unstable
● When the vehicle ahead of you decelerates suddenly.

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely ex ceed the available cargo and lug-
gage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will
be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity
of your vehicle. ( P. 188)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Example on your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity
When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are
riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 870 lb. (395
kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be
as follows:
870 lb. – 366 lb. = 504 lb. (395 kg –166 kg = 229 kg)
In this condition, if 3 more pa ssengers with the combined weight of
388 lb. (176 kg) get on , the available cargo and luggage load will be
reduced as follows:
504 lb. – 388 lb. = 116 lb. (229 kg – 176 kg = 53 kg)
As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants
increases, the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight
of the occupants who got on later, by an amount. In other words, if an
increase in the number of occupants causes an excess of the total
load capacity (combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage
load), you must reduce the carg o and luggage on your vehicle.

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 354)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 870 lb. (395 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toy-
ota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or the
use of a tow hitch carri er for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc. Your
Toyota is not designed for trailer towing or for the use of tow hitch
mounted carriers.

472 Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
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