Toyota Avalon, 2013 Avalon Quick Reference Manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

2013

AvAlon

This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.

The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Avalon.

A word about safe vehicle operations

This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of
Avalon operations. Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.

Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.

All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.

2013

Avalon

INDEX

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.

3

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

1

INDEX

Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

1,2

6

Light control-Instrument panel 8

Smart Key system

1,2

7

Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20

Auto lock/unlock2 10

Automatic Transmission 10
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 21
Clock 20
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Dynamic radar cruise control 17
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

3

16

iPod®/USB/AUX port 21

Lights1 & turn signals 15

Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 14
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat ventilators/Heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 22

Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System

TM

26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.

3

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

2

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Instrument panel

Driving position memory switches

1

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light

1

controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Navigation system

1,2

/Display audio system

1,3

“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Steering wheel audio controls

2,3

Paddle shift switches

1

Telephone controls

2,3

Voice command button

2,3

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button

1

Cruise control1/Dynamic radar cruise control

1

Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button

“PCS” off switch
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC Power outlet
12V DC power outlet
USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
Rear sunshade switch

1

If equipped

2

For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

3

For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

Steering wheel controls

Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type A)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

3

“PCS” off switch

1

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet

1

/Wireless charger switch

1

USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch

1

Rear sunshade switch

1

1

If equipped

2

For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

3

For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune

TM

, please consult the “Navigation

System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type B)

4

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Instrument cluster

Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

4

The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.

5

The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning

1

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s

Manual.

1

If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

Charging system warning

1

SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator

Master warning light

1

Electric power steering system warning

1

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

5

3

If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

4

The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.

5

The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Slip indicator

1

Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator

2

Low Tire Pressure Warning

1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

1

Low engine oil pressure warning

1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Low fuel level warning

Front fog light indicator

ECO drive mode indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

1

Traction Control OFF indicator

1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator

1

SPORT mode indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light

1

Pre-Collision System indicator

1,5

Automatic high beam indicator

4

Radar cruise control indicator

3,4

6

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Keyless entry

Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Smart Key system

Start function

ACCESSORY

ON

OFF

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting engine)

Panic button

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60

seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.

Trunk lid

Trunk unlock

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock

Front door lock

Carry remote to unlock

Push

Push and hold

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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Smart Key system

Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

ACCESSORY

ON

OFF

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Push

Depress
brake pedal

Carrying

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting engine)

Trunk unlock

Push

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Front door lock

Carry remote to unlock

Front door unlock*

Touch

Grasp

8

Hood releaseFuel tank door release and cap

NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened

enough, Check Engine “

” indicator may illuminate.

Press

Turn to open

Store

Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”

Light control-Instrument panel

Engine maintenance

OVERVIEW

Brightness control

+ -

The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

9

Hood release

Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”

Engine maintenance

Pull up latch and
raise hood

Pull

10

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Automatic Transmission

* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from Park.

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshifting

-: Downshifting

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.

“S” (Sequential) mode

Steering lock release

Auto lock/unlock

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.

-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s

door is opened.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

Lock release lever

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

+ (“S” mode)

- (“S” mode)

+ (“S” mode)

- (“S” mode)

Paddle shift switches
(if equipped)

Shift lever

Driving mode select (if equipped)

Normal mode

Use for normal driving.

ECO drive mode

Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.

SPORT mode

Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.

Parking brake

Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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Steering lock release

Turn

Push

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

Lock release lever

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.

Angle

Length

Driving mode select (if equipped)

Normal mode

Use for normal driving.

ECO drive mode

Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.

SPORT mode

Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation Tilting operation

Open

Tilt

Close

Close

Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.

Seat adjustments-Front

Driver’s seat

Passenger’s seat

Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat cushion angle (if equipped)
Seat height (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat cushion length (if equipped)

Seats-Head restraints

Lock release button

Windows-Power

Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up

and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows.

Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.

Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.

Up

Down

Driver side

Window lock switch

Multi-Information Display

Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:

(1) Distance to empty
(2) Average fuel economy
(3) Current fuel economy
(4) ECO Drive Level
(5) Digital speedometer
(6) Settings

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Seat adjustments-Front

Driver’s seat

Passenger’s seat

Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Seat cushion angle (if equipped)
Seat height (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat cushion length (if equipped)

Multi-Information Display

Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:

(1) Distance to empty
(2) Average fuel economy
(3) Current fuel economy
(4) ECO Drive Level
(5) Digital speedometer
(6) Settings

14

Power outlets-12V DC

Front console

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for use.

Center console

Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

Front fog lights (if equipped)

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to

make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second

delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.

Parking lights

Windshield wipers & washers

Adjust sensor sensitivity

2

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Auto wipe

Slow

Fast

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

1

Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

2

Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.

With intermittent wiper (if equipped)

Right side: if equipped

With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (if equipped)

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Automatic high beam (if equipped)

* Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on activating the automatic high beams.

Adjust frequency

1

Activate*

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Headlights

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to

make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second

delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.

Parking lights

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change

Left turn

High beam
flasher

Auto

DRL OFF

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Low beam

Automatic high beam (if equipped)

* Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on activating the automatic high beams.

Deactivate

Activate*

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cruise control

1

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

2

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Increase speed

Decrease speed

Cancel

1

Resume

2

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-5 in the Owner’s Manual for more
details.

For programming assistance, contact HomeLink

®

at 1-800-355-3515, or visit

http://www.homelink.com.

* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Set

To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Fixed speed mode

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic radar cruise control.”

Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)

Distance control mode

To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control

section, and your Owner’s Manual for more details.

NOTE: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase
speed by 1 mph, or in 5 mph increments if held. Pushing lever down toward
“- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.

The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.

To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.

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To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Fixed speed mode

(1) Push
System ON/OFF

(2) Push and hold to change mode

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic radar cruise control.”

Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)

Distance control mode

To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control

section, and your Owner’s Manual for more details.

NOTE: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase
speed by 1 mph, or in 5 mph increments if held. Pushing lever down toward
“- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.

The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.

Push

Push
System ON/OFF

LONG MIDDLE SHORT

To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance

Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.

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Front control panel

Temperature selector (driver side)
Windshield airflow/defogger
Outside rearview mirror/Rear defogger
Temperature selector (passenger side)
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronized temperature settings for driver, passengers and
rear seat (if equipped).
Indicator OFF: Separate temperature settings for driver and passengers.
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and
fan to adjust automatically.
Airflow vent
In “

/ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator ON) to reduce

window fogging.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Air Conditioning/Heating

Rear control panel (if equipped)

Rear control switch
Rear passenger’s temperature control

Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)

Push knob to pop the controller out.
Turn clockwise for heater, counter-clockwise for ventilator.

With ventilator

Type A

Type B

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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Rear control panel (if equipped)

Rear control switch
Rear passenger’s temperature control

Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)

Push knob to pop the controller out.
Turn clockwise for heater, counter-clockwise for ventilator.

Push

Turn

With ventilator

Heater only

Push

Turn

Heater

OFF

Ventilator

20

Steering wheel switches

“ ”

Use to search within a selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.), or to
perform certain telephone operations.

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the
audio system OFF.

Back switch

Returns to the previous screen.

v

vvv

Volume control

iPod®/USB port

By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.

AUX port

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio*

1

Touch screen display

Push to display
audio screen

Push to turn
ON/OFF

Eject CD

Turn to tune
radio stations
manually or
select tracks
or files

Seek station/
CD track select

*2 *3

*1 Refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual” for instructions and more

information.
*2 Display Audio system
*3 Premium Display Audio system

iPod®/USB/AUX port

Clock

H-Hour set
M-Minute set

Type A

Type B

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:

• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in marking the decision when

changing lanes)

• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)

The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in the area
that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror (the blind spot), and advises
the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside rearview mirror indicator.

Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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iPod®/USB port

By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
through the vehicle’s speaker system.

AUX port

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.

iPod®/USB/AUX port

Open

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)

The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:

• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in marking the decision when

changing lanes)

• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)

The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in the area
that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror (the blind spot), and advises
the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside rearview mirror indicator.

Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting
to use it.

System ON/OFF

22

Rear

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cup holders

Front

Door locks

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Rear door

Type A Type B

Doors-Child safety locks

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Seat belts

Wireless charger (if equipped)

A mobile device with the “ ” logo can be charged wirelessly. Charging can only
be performed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode. Place a mobile device on the tray. One LED indicator is illuminated while
charging and two LED indicators are illuminated when the charging is complete.

Close

Open

System ON/OFF

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Door locks

Lock

Unlock

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Rear door

Doors-Child safety locks

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.

Keep as low on
hips as possible

Take up slack

Too high

Seat belts

Lock

Unlock

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “

SET” button until

the indicator blinks three times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Luggage floor cover
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Tool tray
Wheel nut wrench

Removing the spare tire

Trunk-Internal release

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System

After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or replaced, turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode and press and hold the
“

SET” button until indicator blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few

minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manual for tire inflation
specifications.

If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.

NOTE: The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes
in tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initialized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off the light.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

(1)

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Spare tire & tools

Tool location

Luggage floor cover
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Tool tray
Wheel nut wrench

Removing the spare tire

Trunk-Internal release

Pull up

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

(1)

(2)

(2) Loosen the center fastener that

secures the spare tire.

(1) Remove the tool tray.

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Star Safety System

TM

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.

Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.

Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.

Brake Assist (BA)

Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can.

VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).

Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.

Traction Control (TRAC)

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).

There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.

To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:

• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.

• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in

place.

• Install floor mats right side up.

Floor mat installation

Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces driving torque when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.

SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.

SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.

Smart Stop Technology (SST)

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There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.

To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:

• Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.

• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in

place.

• Install floor mats right side up.

Floor mat installation

Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces driving torque when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.

SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.

SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.

Smart Stop Technology (SST)

Always align the Δ marks.

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