2012 TOYOTA AVALON clock

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■Checking the fluid level
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Clean all dirt off the reservoir.
Remove the cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinstall and remove the reservoir cap again.
Check the fluid level.
Fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III
ItemsRag or paper, clean funnel (only for adding fluid)
CAUTION
■ When checking the reservoir
Take care, as the reservoir may be hot.
NOTICE
■When adding fluid
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering may be damaged.
■ After replacing the reservoir cap
Check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or
damage.
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STEP5

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FuseAmpereCircuit
21 EFI No.1 25 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, fuel pump
22 HORN 10 A Horn
23 HEAD LH UPR 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
24 HEAD RH UPR 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
25 A/F 25 A Air fuel ratio sensor
26 WASHER 20 A Windshield washer
27 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
28 DOME 7.5 A Gauges and meters, clock, front
personal lights, door courtesy
lights, garage door opener, rear
personal lights, trunk light
29 ECU-B 10 A Center display, multiplex
communication system
30 RAD No.1 15 A Audio system, center display,
navigation system
31 EFI No.2 10 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
32 STOP No.2 7.5 A Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, vehicle stability control
system, anti-lock brake system
33 HEAD RH LWR 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
34 HEAD LH LWR 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams (vehicle s with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
■ Rear bulb locations
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light Back-up light
License plate light
St o p li gh t
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STEP2

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Maintenance and care
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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 low beams on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
■
Headlight high beams and d aytime running lights (vehicles
with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
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STEP4
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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■
Headlight high beams and d aytime running lights (vehicles
with discharge headlights)
Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while pull-
ing the lock release.
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Maintenance and care
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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.
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Turn and secure the socket and
plug the connector.
After installing the socket, turn the
fog lights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
■Front turn signal/parking lights
Remove the fender liner clip.
Partly remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light bulb.
■ Front side marker lights
Remove the fender liner clip.
Partly remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.STEP3
STEP1
STEP2