2011 TOYOTA AVALON tow

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When trouble arises
461 5-1. Essential information
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From front
Release the parking brake.
From rear
Use a towing dolly under the
front wheel.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheel on the ground.
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
485 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)Firmly tighten each nut two or
three times in the order shown in
the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■To store the jack
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 410)
To store the jack, align the hole of the
jack head with the vehicle hook. Turn
the jack joint until the jack base fits
securely with the vehicle body.
This prevents the jack from flying for-
ward during a collision or sudden stop.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
●If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever in “P”.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the “D” or “R” position and carefully
apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.

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Child restraint system
Definition ............................... 121
Installation ............................. 125
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .........................126
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 128
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 132
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................108
Child-protectors ....................... 45
Child restraint system............120
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................69
Installing child restraints ........ 125
Moon roof ................................86
Power window lock switch....... 80
Power window precautions .....82
Removed key battery
precautions .........................430
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 66
Seat belt precautions ..............70
Seat heater precautions ........ 352
Trunk .......................................52
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Climate control seat.................351
Clock ......................................... 347
Compass ...................................368
Condenser ................................401
Console box ............................. 339
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 500
Cruise control...........................182
Cup holders ..............................343
Curtain shield airbags ............. 101
Customizable features............. 532Daytime running light
system .................................... 174
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 225
Side mirror ............................ 225
Dimension ................................ 508
Dinghy towing .......................... 213
Display
Trip information ..................... 170
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 387
Door pocket .............................. 344
Doors
Door lock ........................... 26, 38
Rear door child-protector ........ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 470
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 139
Correct posture ....................... 99
Procedures............................ 138
Winter driving tips ................. 207
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 458D
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Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 467
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
If the engine will not start...... 489
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 491
If the battery is discharged .. 496
If the warning buzzer
sounds ............................... 467
If the warning light
turns on .............................. 467
If you have a flat tire ............ 479
If you lose your keys............. 492
If you think something is
wrong ................................. 463
If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 503
If your vehicle has to be stopped
in an emergency ................ 504
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 459
If your vehicle overheats ...... 500
Engine
Compartment........................ 394
Engine switch ............... 149, 153
Hood ..................................... 391
How to start the
engine ........................ 149, 153
Identification number ............ 509
If the engine will not start...... 489
Ignition switch ............... 149, 153
Overheating .......................... 500
Engine compartment cover .... 395
Engine coolant
Capacity ............................... 512
Checking .............................. 400
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 207
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ..................................... 164
Engine immobilizer system ...... 91Engine oil
Capacity ................................510
Checking ...............................396
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Event data recorder .................465
Floor mats.................................356
Fluid
Brake .....................................402
Washer ..................................408
Fog lights
Switch....................................176
Wattage .................................515
Foot light...................................334
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............114
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light.........................470
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................54
Driving position memory..........58
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................515
Fuel
Capacity ................................510
Fuel gauge ............................164
Fuel pump shut off system ....464
Gas station information .........564
Information ............................516
Refueling .................................87
Fuel door.....................................87
Fuel filler door ............................87
Fuel pump shut off system .....464
Fuses.........................................432
Garage door opener.................360
Gas station information...........564
Gauges ......................................164
Glove box..................................338
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Tires
Chains .................................. 209
Checking .............................. 409
If you have a flat tire ............. 479
Inflation pressure .................. 514
Information ........................... 519
Replacing ............................. 479
Rotating tires ........................ 409
Size ...................................... 514
Snow tires............................. 210
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 410, 470
Tools......................................... 479
Total load capacity .................. 205
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 213
Trailer towing ........................ 212
TRAC ........................................ 195
Trip information....................... 170
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 359
Opener ................................... 50
Wattage ................................ 515
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 443
Switch ................................... 161
Wattage ................................ 515
Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 346
Wattage ................................ 515
Vanity mirrors .......................... 346
Vehicle identification
number................................... 509
Vehicle load limits ................... 205
VSC ........................................... 195Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................467
Downshifting..........................159
Open door ............................469
Seat belt reminder .................470
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........469
Automatic heading light
leveling system ...................469
Brake system ........................467
Charging system ...................468
Low fuel level ........................470
Malfunction indicator lamp ....468
Open door .............................469
Seat belt reminder light .........470
SRS airbags ..........................469
Tire pressure warning
light .....................................470
Vehicle stability control..........469
Washer
Checking ...............................408
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Switch....................................177
Washing and waxing ...............374
Weight
Cargo capacity ......................200
Load limits .............................205
Weight ...................................508
Wheels ......................................422
Window glasses ........................80
Window lock switch ...................80
Windows
Power windows .......................80
Rear window defogger ..........225
Washer ..................................177
Windshield wipers ...................177
Winter driving tips ...................207
Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................38
Replacing the battery ............428
WMA disc ..................................247
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