warning TOYOTA AVALON 2011 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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 .............................. 1772-4. 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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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 458
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 459
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 463
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 464
Event data recorder............ 465
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 467
If you have a flat tire ........... 479
If the engine will
not start ............................ 489
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ................... 491
If you lose your keys .......... 492
If the electronic key does
not operate properly (with
smart key system) ............ 493
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 496
If your vehicle overheats .... 500
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 503
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ....................... 5046-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 508
Fuel information .................. 516
Tire information................... 519
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ........ 532
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize ................. 536
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................. 538
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 539
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 542
Abbreviation list ............... 554
Alphabetical index ............ 555
What to do if... ................... 562
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexInstrument 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
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P. 58
Tire pressure warning reset switch
(hidden under panel)
P. 410
Horn P. 163

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the
warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in
order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turn-
ing, etc.) used to operate switches
and other devices.
Indicates the outcome of an opera-
tion (e.g. a lid opens).

34 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.
■Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures according to which warning light comes on.
(P. 467)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
2 secondsTried to lock the doors
using the entry function
while the electronic key is
still inside the passenger
compartmentRetrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again.
Tried to exit the vehicle
with the electronic key and
lock the doors without first
turning the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFFTurn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the
doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are lockedRetrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
10 secondsTried to lock the vehicle
using the entry function
while a door is openClose all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 532)
■Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14AAB
FCC ID: HYQ13BZH
FCC ID: HYQ14ABK
FCC ID: HYQ13BZW
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14AAB
FCC ID: HYQ13BZH
FCC ID: HYQ14ABK
FCC ID: HYQ13BZW
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Jordan.
Type Approval Number: TRC/LPD/2009/4
NOTE:
This device complies with the specifications mentioned in test reports No.
(20071409200), (20071409300), and (20071409500) issued by Telefication
B.V./The Netherlands.
TRC WARNING:
This Certificate does not apply to any modified or changed product nor does
it authorize its holder to enter the subject equipment into Jordan without hav-
ing a special permissions.
If this occurs Jordan TRC has the right to impose any penalties stipulated in
Jordan’s Telecommunications Law No. 13 of 1995 and its amendments and
regulations of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

71 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In
that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at
your Toyota dealer.
■Child restraint lock function belt
Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt.
■Seat belt damage and wear
●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from injury.
●Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the
seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat
belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-
propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate
improperly and may cause death or serious injury.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Airbag system components
Front airbag sensor
Front passenger airbag
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
Side airbag
Curtain shield airbag
Side and curtain shield airbag
sensor
SRS warning light
Curtain shield airbag sensorDriver’s seat position sensor
Knee airbag
Airbag sensor assembly
Occupant detection system
(ECU and sensors)
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch