2012 TOYOTA AVALON towing

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5-1. Essential information
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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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 parki ng 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
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570 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemDefinition ............................... 126
Installation ............................. 130
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 131
Installing CRS with seat belts .................................... 133
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 137
Child safety Airbag precautions ................113
Child-protectors .......................49
Child restraint system............ 125
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................74
Installing child restraints ........ 130
Moon roof ................................91
Power window lock switch.......85
Power window precautions .....87
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 442
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 71
Seat belt precautions ..............75
Seat heater precautions ........ 364
Trunk .......................................57
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 386
Interior ................................... 389
Seat belts .............................. 390
Climate control seat................. 363
Clock ......................................... 359
Compass ................................... 380
Condenser ................................ 413
Console box ............................. 351
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 512
Cruise control........................... 194
Cup holders .............................. 355
Curtain shield airbags ............. 106
Customizable features............. 545 Daytime running light
system .................................... 180
Defogger Rear window ......................... 237
Side mirror ............................ 237
Dimension ................................ 520
Dinghy towing .......................... 225
Display Trip information ..................... 175
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 399
Door pocket .............................. 356
Doors Door lock ........................... 30, 42
Rear door child-protector ........ 49
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 482
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 144
Correct posture ..................... 104
Procedures............................ 142
Winter driving tips ................. 219
Electronic key If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 505
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 472D
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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 221
Checking .............................. 421
If you have a flat tire ............. 491
Inflation pressure .................. 526
Information ........................... 532
Replacing ............................. 491
Rotating tires ........................ 421
Size ...................................... 526
Snow tires............................. 222
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 422, 482
Tools......................................... 491
Total load capacity .................. 217
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 225
Trailer towing ........................ 224
TRAC ........................................ 207
Trip information....................... 175
Trunk Extending a space ................ 371
Opener ................................... 54
Wattage ................................ 527
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage ................................ 527
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 358
Wattage ................................ 527
Vanity mirrors .......................... 358
Vehicle identification number................................... 521
Vehicle data recording.............. 20
Vehicle load limits ................... 217
VSC ........................................... 207 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................479
Downshifting..........................164
Open door ............................481
Seat belt reminder .................482
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ..........481
Automatic heading light leveling system .... ...............481
Brake system ........................479
Charging system .... ...............480
Low fuel level ........................482
Malfunction indicator lamp ....480
Open door .............................481
Seat belt reminder light .........482
SRS airbags ..........................481
Tire pressure warning light .....................................482
Vehicle stability control..........481
Washer
Checking ...............................420
Preparing and checking before winter .......................219
Switch....................................189
Washing and waxing ...............386
Weight Cargo capacity ......................212
Load limits .............................217
Weight ...................................520
Wheels ......................................434
Window glasses ........................85
Window lock switch ...................85
Windows Power windows .......................85
Rear window defogger ..........237
Washer ..................................189
Windshield wipers ...................189
Winter driving tips ...................219
Wireless remote control key Locking/Unlocking ...................42
Replacing the battery ............440
WMA disc ..................................259
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