2012 TOYOTA AVALON steering wheel

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles
behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Press the button for longer
than 3 seconds to turn auto
mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
Vehicles with smart key sys-
tem: The anti-glare mirror is
automatically set to auto when-
ever the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key
system: The anti-glare mirror is
automatically set to auto when-
ever the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seat
s, steering wheel, mirrors)
1
Before driving
Adjusting the height of the rear view mirror
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
■To prevent sensor error
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the position of the mirror.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or result-
ing in death or serious injury.
To ensure correct functioning of the sen-
sors, do not touch or cover the sensors.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
Outside rear view mirrors
Folding the mirrorsPush backward to fold the mir-
rors.
Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left
Right
Adjust the mirror. Up
Right
Down
LeftSTEP1
STEP2

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1-3. Adjustable components (seat
s, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Before driving
■The outside rear view mirr ors can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (P. 237)
■ Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear
view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 80)
■ One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and
the outside rear view mirrors. ( P. 63)

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CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
● Before driving, be sure to make an adjustment of the driver and passenger
side mirrors properly.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
■ When the mirror h eaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
NOTICE
■ If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.

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1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture
Drive with a good posture as follows:
Sit upright and well back in
the seat.
Adjust the position of the
seat forward or backward to
ensure the pedals can be
reached and easily
depressed to the extent
required. (P. 59)
Adjust the seatback so that
the controls are easily oper-
able.
Adjust the tilt and telescopic
positions of the steering
wheel downward so the air-
bag is facing your chest.
(  P. 78)
Lock the head restraint in
place with the center of the
head restraint closest to the
top of your ears. ( P. 67)
Wear the seat belt correctly.
(  P. 70)

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Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed
based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The air-
bag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front
passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s
position sensor etc. The front pass enger’s airbag system consists of
the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc.
In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys-
tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators
quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion
of the occupants.
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.

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■When to contact your Toyota dealer
In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
●The front of the vehicle is damaged or
deformed, or was involved in an acci-
dent that was not severe enough to
cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
● A portion of the doors is damaged or
deformed, or the vehicle was involved
in an accident that was not severe
enough to cause the SRS side airbags
and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
● The pad section of the steering wheel,
front passenger airbag cover or lower
portion of the instrument panel is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.
● The surface of the seats with the side
airbag is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.
● The portion of the front pillars, rear pil-
lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding)
containing the curtain shield airbags is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.