2011 TOYOTA AVALON key

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3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Illuminated entry system: The various lights automatically turn on/
off according to the presence of the key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, whether the doors are open/closed, and the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem) or the engine switch position (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem).
Outer foot light
Front personal lights (P. 336)
Rear personal light (P. 336)
Interior light (P. 336)
Engine switch light (if equipped)

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Glove box
Open
Lock with the mechanical key
or the master key
Unlock with the mechanical
key or the master key
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the instrument panel light switch is on.

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Interior features
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Adjust the hour
Adjust the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour

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■The power outlets can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlets lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12V/10A.
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.

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■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater/ventilator damage
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (nee-
dles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Rear sunshade
: If equipped
■The rear sunshade can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the sunshade automatically lowers when
the shift lever is shifted to “R”.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if any of the following occurs:
●The switch is pressed again.
●The shift lever is shifted out of “R”, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9
mph (15 km/h).
If the engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine is
turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 km/h). To
raise the sunshade again, press the switch.
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch
shown below.
Raise/lower

Maintenance and care4
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4-1. 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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CAUTION
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles with smart key system
Be sure the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF. With the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling
fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the cool-
ant temperature is high. (P. 401)
Vehicles without smart key system
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in the “ON” posi-
tion, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condition-
ing is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (P. 401)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from
getting in the eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. Also a backfire could cause a fire in the engine compart-
ment.