2012 TOYOTA AVALON lock

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
■To change the angle
Hold the steering wheel, press
the tilt lock release lever, and
adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel
vertically.
When the steering wheel is in a
low position, it will spring up as
you release the lock release
lever.
■To change the column length
Hold the steering wheel and
press the telescopic lock
release lever, and adjust to the
ideal position by moving the
steering wheel horizontally.
After adjustment, pull the lever
up to secure the steering
wheel.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seat
s, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Before driving
CAUTION
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
■ While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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Before driving
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Lock switchPress the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
One-touch closing*
Closing
One-touch opening
*
Opening
*: Pressing the switch in the opposite direction will stop win-
dow travel partway.

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■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the power windows af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front
passenger’s door is opened. Vehicles without smart key system
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is
opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
(Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.)
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold-
ing the switch for 1 second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on
when initial settings are complete.
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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Before driving
■
The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles with smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened. Vehicles without smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once the driver’s door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■ If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically
Keep the switch depressed.

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
Closing the fuel tank cap
After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap clockwise until you hear a
click. The cap will revolve slightly
in the opposite direction once
released.
■ Fuel types
Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
Approximately 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp.gal.)
■ When the fuel filler door op ener switch is inoperable
The lever can be used to open the fuel
filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be
opened using the inside switch because
the battery discharged or for any other
reason.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set:
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock func-
tion or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● Vehicles with the glass brea kage sensor: The side windows
are tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.

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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
Vehicles with a smart key system
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The alarm will be
deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
Vehicles without a smart key system
● Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start
the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)