2009 Quick Reference Guide
2009
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.
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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 entry1 |
6 |
Light control-Instrument panel |
8 |
Smart Key system2 |
7 |
Trunk release |
8 |
Air Conditioning/Heating |
20 |
Audio |
18 |
Auto lock functions2 |
10 |
Automatic Transmission |
10 |
Center display |
19 |
Clock |
22 |
Cruise control |
16 |
Cup holders |
22 |
Door locks |
21 |
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control |
17 |
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 |
16 |
Lights1 & turn signals |
13 |
Moonroof |
14 |
Parking brake |
11 |
Power outlets |
22 |
Seat adjustments-Front |
12 |
Seat adjustments-Rear |
12 |
Seat ventilators/Heaters |
21 |
Seats-Head restraints |
11 |
Steering lock release |
10 |
Steering wheel switches |
19 |
Sunshade-Rear1 |
14 |
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) |
15 |
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel |
11 |
Windows-Power |
14 |
Windshield wipers & washers1 |
12 |
Doors-Child safety locks |
23 |
Seat belt comfort guide |
24 |
Seat belts |
23 |
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor |
23 |
Spare tire & tools |
25 |
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System |
24 |
Trunk-Internal release |
25 |
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.
3HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson1Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY
OVERVIEW
panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Voice command button1,2
Distance button1
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)1
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1 Clock
Center display1/Navigation system1,2
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat belt reminder lights
Air Conditioning controls
2
Trunk opener main switch
Audio system
Storage compartment1/Navigation system switches1,2 Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button Cruise control
Tilt lock release lever
Telescopic lock release
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Power rearview mirror control
Glass breakage sensor1
Rear sunshade switch1
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
1If equipped
2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY
OVERVIEW
cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift range display Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Dynamic laser cruise control display
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning1,2
Driver seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Charging system warning1,2
SRS airbag on-off indicator1
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2 
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
Low fuel level warning2 Open door warning2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1,2
Security indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1,2
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control system warning1,2
Cruise control indicator3
Ready mode indicator1
Conventional cruise
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1,2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2 
Smart Key system warning1,2
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1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a |
2 |
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual. |
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. |
3 |
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual. |
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY
4 |
5 |
OVERVIEW
Keyless
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Push 
Without Smart Key system |
With Smart Key system |
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Push ONCE: Driver door |
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TWICE: All doors |
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will |
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relock for safety. |
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Without Smart Key system |
With Smart Key system |
Push and hold 
Push and hold 
6
Smart |
system* (if equipped) |
Green indicator ON
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Depress |
Push |
Carrying |
brake pedal |
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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:
ACC Accessories such as the radio will operate.
ON
OFF
Front door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Carry |
lock/unlock |
Carry remote to lock/unlock |
Opening trunk
Carry remote |
Push |
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to lock/unlock |
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* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door |
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only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors. |
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NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote. |
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7 |
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
FEATURES EMERGENCY AND SAFETY
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