2012 TOYOTA AVALON interior lights

396 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven pedal
effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission
“Park” mechanism • Can the vehicle be hold securely on an
incline with the shift lever in “P”?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clearance and
correct amount of free play?
Brakes • Pulls to one side when applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
• Headlights aimed correctly? (
P. 453)
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on an
incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system operate
smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures
are being followed (
P. 154, P. 158), consider each of the following
points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Add fuel to the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 154)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 9 6 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 508)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(  P. 154)

502 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally. Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to “P”.
Set the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the ACC mode.
Push and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch about 15
seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 508)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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
Exterior
Headlights
Low beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
High beam D4S
H11
HB3 35
55
60A
B
C
Fog lights H11 55 B
Auxiliary light W5W 5 E
Front turn signal/parking
lights 3457NA 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
Interior Interior 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

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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
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................308
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 472
Head restraints ...........................67
Headlight aim ........................... 453
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions ......................... 470
Switch.................................... 178
Wattage ................................. 527
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 363
Side mirror............................. 237
Hood .......................................... 403
Hooks Cargo .................................... 370
Shopping bag ........................ 370
Horn........................................... 168
I/M test....................................... 398
Ignition switch .................. 154, 158
Identification Engine ................................... 521
Vehicle .................................. 521
Illuminated entry system ......... 346
Indicator lights ......................... 172
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 549
Inside rear view mirror ..............80
Instrument panel light control .................................... 171
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 346
Switch.................................... 348
Wattage ................................. 527 Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 404
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 491
Jack handle .............................. 491
Keyless entry ............................. 42
Keys Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 154, 158
If the electronic key does not properly............................... 505
If you lose your keys ............. 504
Key number plate .................... 29
Keyless entry .......................... 42
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 28
Wireless remote control key.... 42
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 455
Wattage................................. 527
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 455
Wattage................................. 527
Lights Emergency flasher switch ..... 472
Fog light switch ..................... 182
Hazard light switch ................ 472
Headlights switch .................. 178
Interior lights list .................... 346
Outer foot light ...................... 346
Personal light switch ............. 348
Replacing light bulbs ............. 455
Turn signal lever ................... 166
Vanity lights........................... 358
Wattage................................. 527
Load capacity ........................... 217
Lock steering column...... 156, 159H
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