2012 TOYOTA AVALON parking brake

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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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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 178
P. 166
P. 182
Gauges and meters P. 169
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 189
Glove box P. 350
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 78
Parking brake pedal
P. 167
Tilt lock release lever P. 78
Driving position
memory switches
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P. 63
Tire pressure warning reset switch(hidden under panel)
P. 422
Horn P. 168

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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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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
P. 154, 158
■Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to “D”. ( P. 161)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 167)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to “P”. (
P. 161)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in “D”, push the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 167)
Shift the shift lever to “P”. ( P. 161)
Stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to “D”.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
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■Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
■ Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 522)

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CAUTION
■When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
■ When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than “P” or “N” the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.

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CAUTION
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When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in
the vehicle when it is in the sun.
Failure to do so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a
fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehi-
cle’s electrical components.
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to “P”, stop the engine
and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately
after turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build up, or where it
is snowing, or snow is expected to fall.
Exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a
serious health hazard.