2011 TOYOTA AVALON airbag

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk .................................... 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ........................... 54
Rear seats ............................ 56
Driving position memory
system ................................ 58
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 65
Steering wheel ..................... 73
Inside rear view mirror.......... 75
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 771-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 80
Moon roof ............................. 83
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ...................................... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ................................ 91
Alarm .................................... 94
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................... 98
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ......... 99
SRS airbags ....................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 114
Child restraint systems ....... 120
Installing child restraints ..... 125
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 458
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 463
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 464
Event data recorder............ 465
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 467
If you have a flat tire ........... 479
If the engine will
not start ............................ 489
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 491
If you lose your keys .......... 492
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (with
smart key system) ............ 493
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 496
If your vehicle overheats .... 500
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 503
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 5046-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 508
Fuel information .................. 516
Tire information................... 519
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 532
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 536
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 538
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 539
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 542
Abbreviation list ............... 554
Alphabetical index ............ 555
What to do if... ................... 562
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Power window
switch
P. 80
Pictorial indexInterior
Seat belt P. 65
Front passenger
airbag
P. 101
SRS knee airbag

P. 101
SRS driver airbag P. 101
Floor mat P. 356
Door pocket P. 344
Front seat P. 54
SRS side airbag P. 101
Console box P. 339
Cup holders P. 343
Armrest P. 353
Head restraint P. 62
Storage compartment 
P. 342

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Compass P. 368
Garage door opener switches P. 360
Inside rear view mirror P. 75
Personal light P. 336
Moon roof switch P. 83
Interior light P. 336
Vanity mirror P. 346
Personal light P. 336
Sun visor P. 345
SRS curtain shield airbag P. 101
: If equipped

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system and seat
belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for pre-
cautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart key system .............. 26
Wireless remote control ..... 38
Doors ................................. 43
Trunk .................................. 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ......................... 54
Rear seats.......................... 56
Driving position memory
system ............................. 58
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 65
Steering wheel ................... 73
Inside rear view mirror ....... 75
Outside rear view
mirrors.............................. 771-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 80
Moon roof ........................... 83
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 91
Alarm.................................. 94
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.) ............................ 98
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 99
SRS airbags ..................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system ...... 114
Child restraint systems..... 120
Installing child
restraints ........................ 125

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Before driving
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SRS airbags
The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain
types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the
occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the
risk of death or serious injury.
Front airbags
Driver airbag/front passenger airbag
Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas-
senger from impact with interior components.
Knee airbag
Can help provide driver protection.
Side and curtain shield airbags
Side airbag
Can help protect the torso of the front occupants.
Curtain shield airbag
Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear
outboard occupants.