Toyota 2011 Avalon Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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

instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 24

1-2. Opening, closing

and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart key system................. 26

Wireless remote control ....... 38

Doors.................................... 43

Trunk.................................... 50

1-3.

Adjustable components

(seats, steering wheel,

mirrors)

Front seats........................... 54

Rear seats............................ 56

Driving position memory

system................................ 58

Head restraints..................... 62

Seat belts............................. 65

Steering wheel ..................... 73

Inside rear view mirror.......... 75

Outside rear view mirrors..... 77

1-4. Openi

ng and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows..................... 80

Moon roof ............................. 83

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap..... 87

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 91

Alarm.................................... 94

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 98

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 99

SRS airbags ....................... 101

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 114

Child restraint systems....... 120

Installing child restraints..... 125

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle............... 138

Engine (ignition) switch

(with smart key

system)............................. 149

Engine (ignition) switch

(without smart key

system)............................. 153

Automatic transmission....... 156

Turn signal lever ................. 161

Parking brake...................... 162

Horn.................................... 163

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 164

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 167

Multi-information display..... 170

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 173

Fog light switch................... 176

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 177

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control..................... 182

Rear view monitor

system.............................. 186

Driving assist systems........ 195

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage............. 200

Vehicle load limits............... 205

Winter driving tips............... 207

Trailer towing...................... 212

Dinghy towing..................... 213

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3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 216

Using the steering wheel

climate control

switches ........................... 224

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 225

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type.............. 227

Using the radio................... 231

Using the CD player........... 239

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 247

Operating an iPod

®

............ 255

Operating a

USB memory.................... 262

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 270

Using the AUX adapter ...... 273

Using the steering

switches ........................... 274

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system.... 277

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio

system.............................. 280

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable

player................................ 287

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable

player................................ 289

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup................................. 295

3-4. Using the hands-free system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone) ........... 296

Using the hands-free

system.............................. 299

Making a phone call............ 308

Setting a cellular phone...... 313

Security and system

setup................................. 320

Using the phone book......... 325

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list.................. 334

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 337

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3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 345

Vanity mirrors...................... 346

Clock................................... 347

Ashtrays.............................. 348

Power outlets...................... 349

Seat heaters/ventilators...... 351

Armrest ............................... 353

Rear sunshade.................... 354

Floor mats........................... 356

Trunk features..................... 358

Garage door opener............ 360

Compass............................. 368

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior........... 374

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............ 377

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.................... 380

General maintenance......... 383

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 386

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 387

Hood................................... 391

Positioning a floor jack ....... 392

Engine compartment.......... 394

Tires ................................... 409

Tire inflation pressure......... 418

Wheels ............................... 422

Air conditioning filter........... 424

Key battery......................... 427

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 431

Headlight aim (with

discharge headlights)....... 440

Light bulbs.......................... 442

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5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ........... 456

If your vehicle needs to be

towed ............................... 457

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 461

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 462

Event data recorder............ 463

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 465

If you have a flat tire........... 477

If the engine will not

start.................................. 487

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P................... 489

If you lose your keys .......... 490

If the electronic key does

not operate properly (with

smart key system)............ 491

If the vehicle battery is

discharged ....................... 494

If your vehicle overheats .... 498

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 502

If your vehicle has to be stopped

in an emergency .............. 503

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 506

Fuel information.................. 514

Tire information................... 517

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 530

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 534

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners................. 536

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 537

Abbreviation list ............... 542

Alphabetical index............ 543

What to do if...................... 550

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When trouble arises

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Vehicle specifications

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For owners

Index

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Headlight (high beam)

P. 173

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal light

P. 161

Fog light

P. 176

Side marker light

P. 173

Headlight (low beam)

P. 173

Hood

P. 391

Windshield wiper

P. 177

Moon roof

P. 83

Outside rear view

mirror

P. 77

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Tire

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 409

P. 477

P. 512

P. 517

Tail lights

P. 173

Side marker light

P. 173

Trunk

P. 50

Rear window defogger

P. 225

Door

P. 43

Fuel filler door

P. 87

Turn signal light

P. 161

: If equipped

Back-up light

Tail/stop light

P. 173

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A

Power window

switch

P. 80

Pictorial index

Interior

Seat belt

P. 65

Front passenger

airbag

P. 101

SRS knee airbag

P. 101

SRS driver airbag

P. 101

Floor mat

P. 356

Door pocket

P. 344

Front seat

P. 54

SRS side airbag

P. 101

Console box

P. 339

Cup holders

P. 343

Armrest

P. 353

Head restraint

P. 62

Storage compartment 

P. 342

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Compass

P. 368

Garage door opener switches

P. 360

Inside rear view mirror

P. 75

Personal light

P. 336

Moon roof switch

P. 83

Interior light

P. 336

Vanity mirror

P. 346

Personal light

P. 336

Sun visor

P. 345

SRS curtain shield airbag

P. 101

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: If equipped

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Door lock switch

P. 44

Window lock switch

P. 80

Power window switches

P. 80

Pictorial index

Interior

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Cup holders

P. 343

Ashtray

P. 348

Seat heater/ventilator switch

P. 351

Shift lock override button

P. 489

Shift lever

P. 156

Storage compartment

P. 342

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 173

P. 161

P. 176

Gauges and meters

P. 164

Windshield wipers and

washer switch

P. 177

Glove box

P. 338

Telescopic lock release

lever

P. 73

Parking brake pedal

P. 162

Tilt lock release lever

P. 73

Driving position

memory switches



P. 58

Tire pressure warning reset switch

(hidden under panel)

P. 410

Horn

P. 163

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Audio remote control switches

P. 274

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart key

system)

P. 153

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

A

B

Telephone switch

P. 281

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart key system)

P. 149

Climate remote control

switches

P. 224

Talk switch*

P. 281

“DISP” switch

P. 170

Cruise control switch

P. 182

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C

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Emergency flashers

P. 456

Clock

P. 347

Air conditioning

system

P. 216

Audio system

Navigation system

*

P. 227

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

P. 225

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Rear sunshade switch

P. 354

Glass breakage sensor

P. 94

Fuel filler door opener

P. 87

Trunk opener

P. 50

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 77

: If equipped

*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

VSC off switch

P. 196

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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.

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