2011 TOYOTA AVALON lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 337
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 345
Vanity mirrors ...................... 346
Clock ................................... 347
Ashtrays .............................. 348
Power outlets ...................... 349
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 351
Armrest ............................... 353
Rear sunshade.................... 354
Floor mats ........................... 356
Trunk features ..................... 358
Garage door opener............ 360
Compass ............................. 3684-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 374
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 377
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 380
General maintenance ......... 383
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 386
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 387
Hood ................................... 391
Positioning a floor jack ....... 392
Engine compartment .......... 394
Tires ................................... 409
Tire inflation pressure ......... 418
Wheels ............................... 422
Air conditioning filter ........... 425
Key battery ......................... 428
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 432
Headlight aim (with
discharge headlights) ....... 441
Light bulbs .......................... 443
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Door lock switch P. 44
Window lock switch P. 80
Power window switches P. 80
Pictorial indexInterior

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Cup holders P. 343
Ashtray P. 348
Seat heater/ventilator switch P. 351
Shift lock override button P. 491
Shift lever P. 156
Storage compartment P. 342
: If equipped

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 173
P. 161
P. 176
Gauges and meters P. 164
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 177
Glove box P. 338
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 73
Parking brake pedal

P. 162
Tilt lock release lever P. 73
Driving position
memory switches

P. 58
Tire pressure warning reset switch
(hidden under panel)
P. 410
Horn P. 163

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flashers P. 458
Clock P. 347
Air conditioning
system
P. 216
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 227
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 225

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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