Toyota Avalon 2009 User Manual
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
Manual
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
that accompanies this vehicle.
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
Quick Reference Guide is current at
Owner’s
INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system
1
2
6
7
Trunk release 8
Air Conditioning/Heating 20
Audio 18
Auto lock functions
2
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-Rear
1
14
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 15
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers
1
12
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
runk-Internal release 25
T
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.
1
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
1
Steering wheel climate controls
Voice command button
Distance button
Driving position memory switches
1,2
1
1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)
1
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Clock
Center display
1
/Navigation system
1,2
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat
belt reminder lights
Air Conditioning controls
2 3
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
,2
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 warning
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Charging system warning
1,2
2
1,2
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Tire Pressure Warning
2
2
1
,2
1,2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1,2
OVERVIEW
Security indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
Slip indicator
1
Vehicle Stability Control system warning
Cruise control indicator
Ready mode indicator
1
3
1,2
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
1,2
Conventional cruise
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Smart Key system warning
2
1,2
1,2
1,2
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SRS airbag on-off indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your T
1
1,2
1,2
oyota dealer
.
4 5
2
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner
s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Push
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Trunk lid operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
Green indicator ON
Depress
Carrying
brake pedal
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Power (without starting engine)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
ACC
ON
OFF
Locking operation
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
Unlocking operation
Front door lock
Push
Front door unlock*
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Panic button
Push
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Trunk access
Push and hold
Push and hold
6 7
Opening trunk
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push
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