2012 TOYOTA AVALON radio

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be
comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 73 psi (500 kPa, 5.1 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.
The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following condi-
tions:
(When the condition be comes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies
are nearby.
●If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
●If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
●If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the
wheels or wheel housings.
●If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota
wheels, the tire pressu re warning system may not work properly with
some types of tires.)
●If tire chains are used.
●If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal
reception.
●If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is
put in the trunk.

538 6-1. Specifications
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation
pressure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended
inflation pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer.
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of trans-
mission, power steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, radio and heater, to the
extent that these items are available as factory-
installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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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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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance .. 399
General maintenance ........... 395
Maintenance data ................. 520
Maintenance requirements ... 392
Maintenance data .................... 393
Meter Instrument panel light
control ................................ 171
Meters .................................. 169
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror ............ 80
Side mirror heater................. 237
Side mirrors ............................ 82
Vanity mirrors ....................... 358
Moon roof................................... 88
MP3 disc................................... 259
Multi-information display ....... 175
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ................................. 169
Oil Engine oil.............................. 408
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 92
Hood ..................................... 403
Trunk ...................................... 54
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment ............................. 82
Driving position memory ......... 63
Overhead console ................... 353
Overheating, Engine ............... 512
Parking brake .......................... 167
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage ................................ 527 Personal light
Switch....................................348
Wattage .................................527
Power outlets ...........................361
Power windows ..........................85
Radiator ....................................413
Radio .........................................243
Rear seat Adjustment ..............................61
Rear sunshade .........................366
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............455
Wattage .................................527
Rear view monitor system ......198
Rear window defogger ............237
Replacing Fuses ....................................444
Key battery ............................440
Light bulbs .............................455
Tires ......................................491
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................552
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt .............71
Automatic locking retractor ................................73
Child restraint system installation ...........................130
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts ......................390
Emergency locking
retractor ................................73
How to wear your seat belt......70
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................74
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ..............73
Reminder light .......................482
Seat belt extenders .................74
Seat belt pretensioners ...........72M
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