2012 TOYOTA AVALON fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 30
Wireless remote control ....... 42
Doors.................................... 47
Trunk .................................... 54
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ........................... 59
Rear seats ............................ 61
Driving position memory system ................................ 63
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts ............................. 70
Steering wheel ..................... 78
Inside rear view mirror.......... 80
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 82 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 85
Moon roof ............................. 88
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ...................................... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ................................ 96
Alarm .................................... 99
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)............................. 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 104
SRS airbags ....................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 119
Child restraint systems ....... 125
Installing child restraints ..... 130
1Before driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ........... 472
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 473
If you think something is wrong ............................... 477
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 478
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 479
If you have a flat tire ........... 491
If the engine will not start ............................ 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 503
If you lose your keys .......... 504
If the electronic key does not operate properly (with
smart key system) ............ 505
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 508
If your vehicle overheats .... 512
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................. 515
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 516 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 520
Fuel information .................. 528
Tire information................... 532
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 545
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 549
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 552
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 553
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 556
Abbreviation list ............... 568
Alphabetical index ............ 569
What to do if... .................. 576
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 421
P. 491
P. 526
P. 532
Tail lights P. 178
Side marker light P. 178
Trunk P. 54
Rear window defogger P. 237
Door P. 47
Fuel filler door P. 92
Turn signal light P. 166
: If equipped
Back-up light
Tail/stop light
P. 178

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Rear sunshade switchP. 366
Glass breakage sensorP. 99
Fuel filler door opener P. 92
Trunk openerP. 54
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 82
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
VSC off switch P. 208

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Mod-
ification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may
not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could
affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, electronic throttle control system, cruise
control system, vehicle stability control system, SRS airbag system and seat
belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for pre-
cautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system .............. 30
Wireless remote control ..... 42
Doors ................................. 47
Trunk .................................. 54
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats ......................... 59
Rear seats.......................... 61
Driving position memory system ............................. 63
Head restraints................... 67
Seat belts ........................... 70
Steering wheel ................... 78
Inside rear view mirror ....... 80
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 82 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows .................. 85
Moon roof ........................... 88
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 92
1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system ............................. 96
Alarm.................................. 99
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) .......................... 103
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture..... 104
SRS airbags ..................... 106
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 119
Child restraint systems..... 125
Installing child restraints ........................ 130

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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch
OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Press the fuel filler door
opener switch.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3