Toyota 2012 Avalon Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other

interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Key information

Keys..................................... 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

1

Before driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving 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

2

When driving

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 228

Using the steering wheel

climate control

switches ........................... 236

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 237

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type.............. 239

Using the radio................... 243

Using the CD player........... 251

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 259

Operating an iPod.............. 267

Operating a USB

memory............................ 274

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 282

Using the AUX port ............ 285

Using the steering

switches ........................... 286

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system

Bluetooth

®

audio

system.............................. 289

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system .................... 292

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable

player................................ 299

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable

player................................ 301

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup................................. 307

3-4. Using the hands-free system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone) ........... 308

Using the hands-free

system.............................. 311

Making a phone call............ 320

Setting a cellular phone...... 325

Security and system

setup................................. 332

Using the phone book......... 337

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 346

3

Interior features

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

3-6. Using the storage features

List 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

4

Maintenance and care

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

5-1. Essential information

Emergency 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

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Headlight (high beam) and daytime running light

P. 178

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal light

P. 166

Fog light

P. 182

Side marker light

P. 178

Headlight (low beam)

P. 178

Hood

P. 403

Windshield wiper

P. 189

Moon roof

P. 88

Outside rear view

mirror

P. 82

9

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

10

Power window

switch

P. 85

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belt

P. 70

Front passenger

airbag

P. 106

SRS knee airbag

P. 106

SRS driver airbag

P. 106

Floor mat

P. 368

Door pocket

P. 356

Front seat

P. 59

SRS side airbag

P. 106

Console box

P. 351

Cup holders

P. 355

Armrest

P. 365

Head restraint

P. 67

Storage compartment 

P. 354

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Compass

P. 380

Garage door opener switches

P. 372

Inside rear view mirror

P. 80

Personal light

P. 348

Moon roof switch

P. 88

Interior light

P. 348

Vanity mirror

P. 358

Personal light

P. 348

Sun visor

P. 357

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 106

A

: If equipped

12

B

Door lock switch

P. 48

Window lock switch

P. 85

Power window switches

P. 85

Pictorial index

Interior

13

C

Cup holders

P. 355

Ashtray

P. 360

Seat heater/ventilator switch

P. 363

Shift lock override button

P. 503

Shift lever

P. 161

Storage compartment

P. 354

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument 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

P. 63

Tire pressure warning reset switch

(hidden under panel)

P. 422

Horn

P. 168

15

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

16

C

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Emergency flashers

P. 472

Clock

P. 359

Air conditioning

system

P. 228

Audio system

Navigation system*

P. 239

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

P. 237

17

D

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.

20

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain

explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt

pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be

sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner

removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota

dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply,

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-

trol batteries.

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