2012 TOYOTA AVALON ABS

458 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the socket.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the socket.
After installing the socket, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

460 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the socket.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the socket.
After installing the socket, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
■Front fog lights
Remove the fender liner clip.
STEP4
STEP5
STEP1

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Maintenance and care
461
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Partly remove the fender liner
and unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Exchange the light bulb, and
install the socket.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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When trouble arises
481
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Have the malfunction repaired immediately.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
SRS warning light Malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• Front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)
ABS warning lightMalfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.

(if equipped) Automatic headlight level
ing system warning light
Malfunction in the automatic headlight leveling system.
Slip indicator light
Malfunction in the VSC system or TRAC or TRC sys-
tem.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
A door or a trunk is not
fully closed. Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event Data Recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether
OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring (Warning) System TRAC Traction Control VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 228
ABS........................................... 207
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 437
Automatic air conditioning
system................................ 228
Steering switches ................. 236
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .. 109
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 113
Airbag warning light .............. 481
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 116
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 119
General airbag precautions .. 113
Locations of airbags ............. 106
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 118
Side airbag precautions........ 113
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ........... 109
SRS airbags ......................... 106
Alarm .......................................... 99
Antenna .................................... 248
Anti-lock brake system ........... 207
Armrest .................................... 365
Ashtrays ................................... 360
Audio input .............................. 285
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 248
Audio input ........................... 285
AUX port ............................... 285
CD player/changer ............... 251
iPod ...................................... 267
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 259
Optimal use .......................... 282
Portable music player ........... 285
Radio .................................... 243
Steering wheel audio switches ............................. 286
USB memory ........................ 274 Automatic headlight leveling
system ....................................181
Automatic light control system ....................................178
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................503
S mode ..................................163
AUX port ...................................285
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................527
Battery Checking ...............................417
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ..........................508
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................219
Bluetooth
® audio......................289
Bluetooth® phone ....................308
Brake Fluid ......................................414
Parking brake ........................167
Brake assist ..............................207
Break-in tips .............................144
Care Exterior ..................................386
Interior ...................................389
Seat belts ..............................390
Cargo capacity .........................212
CD player/changer ...................251
Chains .......................................221
Child-protectors .........................49
A
B
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What to do if...
The warning light or indicator
light comes onP. 479If the warning light turns on
■
Warning lights
or or
P. 4 7 9P. 480
P. 482
or
P. 4 8 1P. 482
P. 4 8 2P. 482
P. 4 8 1P. 481
P. 4 8 1P. 480
P. 4 8 0P. 483
P. 4 8 1P. 483
Brake system warning
lightMalfunction indicator
lamp
ABS warning lightDriver’s seat belt reminder
light
Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
Low fuel level warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Automatic headlight
leveling system warning
lightSRS warning light
Open door warning lightLow engine oil pressure
warning light
Charging system
warning lightMaintenance required
reminder light
Slip indicator lightLow washer fluid warning
light