2011 TOYOTA AVALON lights

498 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the engine is turned off.
●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■When the battery is removed or discharged
The following systems must be initialized.
●Power windows (
P. 80)
●Moon roof (
P. 85)
CAUTION
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
●Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
●Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
●Do not allow open flame or use matches, cigarette lighters or smoke near
the battery.

512 6-1. Specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Cooling system
Ignition system
Electrical system
Capacity8.8 qt. (8.3 L, 7.3 lmp.qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• Similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-
silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make DENSO
FK20HR11
Gap 0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C):
12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8  12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after the engine
and all lights are turned off.)
Charging rates 5A max.

515 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: HB3 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
Low beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
High beamD4S
H11
HB335
55
60A
B
C
Fog lights H11 55 B
Auxiliary light W5W 5 E
Front turn signal/parking
lights3457A 28/8 D
Front side marker lights W5W 5 E
Rear turn signal lights 7440A 21 D
Stop lights 7440 21 E
Rear side marker lights W5W 5 E
Back-up lights 921 16 E
License plate lights W5W 5 E
InteriorInterior light W5W 5 E
Personal lights W5W 5 E
Vanity lights 7065 1.4 F
Glove box light 74 1.2 E
Door courtesy lights 168 5 E
Trunk light 2825 4.8 E

534 6-2. Customization
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
*: Vehicles sold outside Canada
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Door lock
(
P. 43)Unlocking using a keyDriver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-stepAll doors
unlocked
in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock functionOFF ON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFF ON
Shift the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doorsON OFF
Shift the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doorsON OFF
Automatic
light control
system
(P. 173)Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed60 seconds0 seconds
30 seconds
90 seconds
Daytime running light ON OFF
*

535 6-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Windshield
wipers and
washer
(P. 177)Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionaryON OFF
Time elapsed before
the drip prevention
function operatesVariable
depending on
the vehicle
speed3 seconds
Illumination
(P. 334)Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedON OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch turned
OFFON OFF
Front/rear personal
lights turned on when a
door is openedCorresponding
light onlyAll lights
OFF
Outer foot lights ON OFF
Rear
sunshade
(P. 354)Time elapsed before
the reverse operation
feature activates0.7 seconds0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 216
ABS........................................... 195
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning filter ............. 425
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 216
Steering switches ................. 224
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .. 104
Airbag precautions for your
child.................................... 108
Airbag warning light .............. 469
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................ 111
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 114
General airbag precautions .. 108
Locations of airbags ............. 101
Modification and disposal of
airbags ............................... 113
Side airbag precautions........ 108
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ........... 104
SRS airbags ......................... 101
Alarm .......................................... 94
Antenna .................................... 236
Anti-lock brake system ........... 195
Armrest .................................... 353
Ashtrays ................................... 348
Audio input .............................. 273
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 236
Audio input ........................... 273
AUX port ............................... 273
CD player/changer ............... 239
iPod ...................................... 255
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 247
Optimal use .......................... 270
Portable music player ........... 273
Radio .................................... 231
Steering wheel audio
switches ............................. 274
USB memory ........................ 262Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................175
Automatic light control
system ....................................173
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission .........156
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................491
S mode ..................................158
AUX port ...................................273
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................515
Battery
Checking ...............................405
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................496
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................207
Bluetooth
® audio......................277
Bluetooth® phone ....................296
Brake
Fluid ......................................402
Parking brake ........................162
Brake assist ..............................195
Break-in tips .............................139
Care
Exterior ..................................374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Cargo capacity .........................200
CD player/changer ...................239
Chains .......................................209
Child-protectors .........................45
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557 Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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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558 Alphabetical index
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................296
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 458
Head restraints ...........................62
Headlight aim ...........................441
Headlights
Discharge headlights
precautions .........................455
Switch.................................... 173
Wattage .................................515
Heaters
Seat heaters .......................... 351
Side mirror............................. 225
Hood .......................................... 391
Hooks
Cargo .................................... 358
Shopping bag ........................358
Horn...........................................163
I/M test....................................... 386
Ignition switch .................. 149, 153
Identification
Engine ...................................509
Vehicle .................................. 509
Illuminated entry system .........334
Indicator lights .........................167
Initialization
Items to initialize.................... 536
Inside rear view mirror ..............75
Instrument panel light
control .................................... 166
Interior lights
Interior lights.......................... 334
Switch.................................... 336
Wattage .................................515Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 392
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 479
Jack handle .............................. 479
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 24
Engine switch ................ 149, 153
If the electronic key does not
properly............................... 493
If you lose your keys ............. 492
Key number plate .................... 25
Keyless entry .......................... 38
Keys ........................................ 24
Mechanical key ....................... 24
Wireless remote control key.... 38
Licence plate lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 443
Wattage................................. 515
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 443
Wattage................................. 515
Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 458
Fog light switch ..................... 176
Hazard light switch ................ 458
Headlights switch .................. 173
Interior lights list .................... 334
Outer foot light ...................... 334
Personal light switch ............. 336
Replacing light bulbs ............. 443
Turn signal lever ................... 161
Vanity lights........................... 346
Wattage................................. 515
Load capacity ........................... 205
Lock steering column...... 151, 154H
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