2011 TOYOTA AVALON mirror

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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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 216
Using the steering wheel climate
control switches................ 224
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers....... 225
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type .............. 227
Using the radio ................... 231
Using the CD player ........... 239
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 247
Operating an iPod .............. 255
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 262
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 270
Using the AUX port ............ 273
Using the steering
switches ........................... 2743-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system .............................. 277
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................... 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ................................ 287
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ................................ 289
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................. 295
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 296
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 299
Making a phone call............ 308
Setting a cellular phone ...... 313
Security and system
setup ................................. 320
Using the phone book......... 325
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 334
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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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Headlight (high beam) and daytime running light
P. 173
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 161
Fog light P. 176
Side marker light P. 173
Headlight (low beam) P. 173
Hood P. 391
Windshield wiper P. 177
Moon roof P. 83
Outside rear view
mirror
P. 77

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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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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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Rear sunshade switchP. 354
Glass breakage sensorP. 94
Fuel filler door opener P. 87
Trunk openerP. 50
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 77
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
VSC off switch P. 196