2012 TOYOTA AVALON window

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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Vehicle specifications
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Power window • After reconnecting or changing the
battery
• After changing a fuse P. 8 6
Moon roof P. 90
Maintenance data After the maintenance is performed P. 410
Tire pressure warning
system • When rotating the tire on vehicles
with differing front and rear tire infla-
tion pressures
• When changing tire pressure (such as when changing traveling speed)
• When changing tire size P. 423
After reconnecting or performing maintenance on the battery, the fol-
lowing items must be initialized
for normal system operation.

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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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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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Seat heaters.............................. 363
Seating capacity....................... 217
SeatsAdjustment ........................59, 61
Adjustment precaution ......60, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 130
Cleaning ................................ 389
Climate control ...................... 363
Climate control seat .............. 363
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................63
Head restraint..........................67
Properly sitting in the seat ..... 104
Seat heaters .......................... 363
Service reminder indicators .............................. 173
Shift lever Automatic transmission ......... 161
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 503
Shift lock system ..................... 503
Shopping bag hooks ............... 370
Side airbags.............................. 106
Side marker lights Switch.................................... 178
Side mirror Adjustment ..............................82
Mirror position memory ...........63
Smart key system Antenna location .....................32
Entry function ..........................30
Starting the engine ................154
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 526
Storage location .................... 491
Spark plug ................................ 524
Specifications........................... 520
Speedometer ............................ 169 Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 78
Audio switches ...................... 286
Climate switches ................... 236
Steering wheel memory .......... 63
Storage compartment.............. 354
Storage feature ........................ 349
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 515
Sun visors ................................ 357
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 472
Engine switch ................ 154, 158
Fog light switch ..................... 182
Hazard light switch ................ 472
Ignition switch ............... 154, 158
Light switches ....................... 178
Power door lock switch ........... 48
Power window switch .............. 85
Window lock switch ................. 85
Wipers and washer switch .... 189
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 465
Switch ................................... 178
Wattage................................. 527
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 99
Engine immobilizer system ..... 96
Theft prevention labels ........... 103
Tire inflation pressure ............. 526
Tire information Glossary ................................ 538
Size ....................................... 534
Tire identification number...... 533
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 535
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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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