2012 TOYOTA AVALON key

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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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............... 142
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key
system) ............................. 154
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key
system) ............................. 158
Automatic transmission ....... 161
Turn signal lever ................. 166
Parking brake ...................... 167
Horn .................................... 168
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 169
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 172
Multi-information display ..... 175
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers
Headlight switch .................. 178
Fog light switch ................... 182
Windshield wipers and washer (Type A) ............... 184
Windshield wipers and washer (Type B) ............... 189 2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ..................... 194
Rear view monitor system .............................. 198
Driving assist systems ........ 207
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 212
Vehicle load limits............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 219
Trailer towing ...................... 224
Dinghy towing ..................... 225
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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features ....... 349
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 357
Vanity mirrors ...................... 358
Clock ................................... 359
Ashtrays .............................. 360
Power outlets ...................... 361
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 363
Armrest ............................... 365
Rear sunshade.................... 366
Floor mats ........................... 368
Trunk features ..................... 370
Garage door opener............ 372
Compass ............................. 380 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 386
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 389
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 392
General maintenance ......... 395
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 398
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions....................... 399
Hood ................................... 403
Positioning a floor jack ....... 404
Engine compartment .......... 406
Tires ................................... 421
Tire inflation pressure ......... 430
Wheels ............................... 434
Air conditioning filter ........... 437
Key battery ......................... 440
Checking and replacing fuses................................. 444
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ....... 453
Light bulbs .......................... 455
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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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Audio remote control switches P. 286
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart key
system)
P. 158
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
B
Telephone switch P. 293
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 154
Climate remote control
switches
P. 236
Talk switch* P. 293
“DISP” switch P. 175
Cruise control switch P. 194

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CAUTION
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis-
tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precautions regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the
vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the
vehicle can be fatal to children.

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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1-1. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 30)
• Operating the wireless remote control function
( P. 42)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Vehicles without smart key system Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (
P. 42)
Key number plate