open hood TOYOTA AVALON 2010 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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3-6. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 286
Vanity mirrors ..................... 287
Clock .................................. 288
Outside temperature display .............................. 289
Ashtrays ............................. 290
Power outlets ..................... 291
Seat heaters/ventilators ..... 293
Armrest............................... 295
Rear sunshade ................... 296
Floor mats .......................... 298
Trunk features .................... 299
Garage door opener ........... 301
Compass ............................ 306
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 312
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................. 315
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 318
General maintenance ......... 320
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 323 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 324
Hood ................................... 327
Positioning a floor jack........ 328
Engine compartment .......... 330
Tires.................................... 345
Tire inflation pressure ......... 354
Wheels................................ 358
Air conditioning filter ........... 360
Key battery ......................... 363
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 367
Headlight aim (with discharge headlights) ........................ 376
Light bulbs .......................... 378
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 384
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 385
If you think something is wrong ................................ 389
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 390
Event data recorder ............ 391
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41437U)
Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wi reless remote door lock func-
tion or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● Vehicles with the glass brea kage sensor: The side windows
are tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles with smart key system
Vehicles without smart key system
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
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Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood lock release
lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the hood catch and lift the
hood.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Overheating
In the following situations, your vehicle may be overheating.
● The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and engine drive belt while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add coolant if required.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency measure if coolant is
unavailable. ( P. 435)
Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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Alphabetical index
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Engine
Compartment........................ 330
Engine switch ............... 133, 137
Hood ..................................... 327
How to start the engine ........................ 133, 137
Identification number ............ 431
If the engine will not start...... 414
Ignition switch ............... 133, 137
Overheating .......................... 424
Engine compartment cover .... 331
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 435
Checking .............................. 336
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ..................................... 148
Engine immobilizer system ...... 83
Engine oil Capacity ............................... 433
Checking .............................. 332
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 189
Event data recorder ................ 391
Floor mats ................................ 298
Fluid
Brake .................................... 338
Washer ................................. 344
Fog lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 438
Foot light .................................. 275
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 103
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ........................ 396
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Driving position memory ......... 55
Front turn signal lights
Wattage ................................ 438 Fuel
Capacity ................................432
Fuel gauge ............................148
Fuel pump shut off system ....390
Gas station information .........476
Information ............................439
Refueling .................................80
Fuel door.....................................80
Fuel filler door ............................80
Fuel pump shut off system .....390
Fuses.........................................367
Garage door opener.................301
Gas station information...........476
Gauges ......................................148
Glove box..................................279
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................242
Hazard lights
Switch....................................384
Head restraints ...........................59
Headlight aim ...........................376
Headlights Discharge headlights precautions .........................382
Switch....................................156
Wattage .................................438
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................293
Side mirror.............................208
Hood ..........................................327
Hooks
Cargo ....................................299
Shopping bag ........................299
Horn...........................................147
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I/M test....................................... 323
Ignition switch .................. 133, 137
IdentificationEngine ...................................431
Vehicle .................................. 431
Illuminated entry system .........275
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 458
Inside rear view mirror ..............70
Instrument panel light control .................................... 150
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 275
Switch.................................... 277
Wattage .................................438
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 328
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........405
Jack handle ..............................405
Keyless entry.............................. 36
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................133, 137
If the electronic key does not properly ............................... 418
If you lose your keys ............. 417
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................36
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control key .... 36
Laser cruise control.................168
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Wattage .................................438
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................378
Wattage .................................438 Lights
Emergency flasher switch ..... 384
Fog light switch ..................... 159
Hazard light switch ................ 384
Headlights switch .................. 156
Interior lights list .................... 275
Outer foot light ...................... 275
Personal light switch ............. 277
Replacing light bulbs ............. 378
Turn signal lever ................... 145
Vanity lights........................... 287
Wattage................................. 438
Load capacity ........................... 188
Lock steering column...... 135, 138
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 324
General maintenance............ 320
Maintenance data ................. 430
Maintenance requirements ... 318
Meter
Instrument panel light control ................................. 150
Meters ................................... 148
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 70
Side mirror heater ................. 208
Side mirrors............................. 72
Vanity mirrors ........................ 287
Moon roof ................................... 77
MP3 disc ................................... 228
Odometer .................................. 148
Oil Engine oil .............................. 332
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 80
Hood ..................................... 327
Trunk ....................................... 46
Outside rear view mirrors Adjustment .............................. 72
Driving position memory ......... 55I
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 327Trunk openerP. 4 6Fuel filler door P. 8 0
Hood lock release lever
P. 327Fuel filler door opener
P. 8 0Tire inflation pressureP. 4 3 7
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 80, 432
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 3 7
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 433