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®)
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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
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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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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
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1,2
1,2
oyota dealer
.
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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
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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
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Push
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Light control-Instrument panel
+
Brightness
control
Turn
Hood release
Pull
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEW
Pull up latch and
raise hood
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
-
Trunk release
Trunk opener Main switch
Push
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ON
OFF
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
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 “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
1. Doors lock: when shifting from Park.
Doors unlock: when shifting into Park.
2. Doors lock: when the vehicle speed goes above 12 mph.
Doors unlock: when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
“S”
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
“D”
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Lock release lever
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
OVERVIEW
Length
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
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.
Steering lock release
Smart Key system
Turn
Push
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Without Smart Key system
Turn
Turn
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Position, cushion angle (if equipped) and height (if equipped)
Seat adjustments-Rear
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
Low beam
High beam
High beam flasher
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after
locking.
Front fog lights (if equipped)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seatback angle lever
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Windshield wipers & washers
With interval wiper
Adjust interval*
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
* Intermittent windshield wiper interval adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
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With AUTO rain-sensing wiper
Adjust sensor
sensitivity
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Auto wipe
Slow
Fast
Turn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Driver side
Window lock switch
Up
Down
Automatic operation (front windows only) Push the switch completely
down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop
window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.
Open
Close
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Tilting operation
Close
Tilt
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
End call
Start call
Voice command button
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-3 in the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Microphone
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
When shifting to
reverse, sunshade
retracts automatically,
and then rises again
when driving forward.
Push
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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 3-6 in the
Owner’s Manual for
more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink
®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Cruise control (if equipped)
Turning system ON/OFF
System ON/OFF
Functions
2
Resume
Increase speed
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety
precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Fixed speed mode
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “NORM.” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Control
Distance control mode
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and
accelerate back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you
changes lanes or speeds up.
To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The
(1)
“READY” and “CRUISE” indicator will come on.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Control on the previous page.
Note: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will
increase speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments.
Pushing lever down toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
on the previous page.
LONG
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
Cancel
Set
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.
Decrease speed
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MIDDLE
SHORT
(3) 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 SHOR
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Eject CD
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Select CD
AM/Satellite
Radio
Mode
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer
-To load one disc
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a CD Push “DISC ” or “DISC .”
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
v
v
Push to skip up/down folder
and radio category type
Station/CD
track scan
View CD
text
Load CD(s)
Push to
adjust tone
& balance
Steering wheel switches
Audio control
Volume control
v
v
“ ”
-In radio mode
Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the
next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track; push and
hold to select a disc.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
audio system OFF.
Climate control
Temperature
selector
Auto A/C ON
System OFF
Center display
Without navigation system
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
AUX audio jack
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while
in AUX mode.
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Audio display
Air Conditioning display
Outside temperature
rip information display
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Pattern selector knob
Display item can be switched by pushing the knob: (1) Entire display
(2) Audio display and Air Conditioning display (3) OFF.
With nav
igation systemRefer to the
“Navigation System Owner
s Manual.”
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Display
Without navigation system
Control
Temperature selector (driver side)
Temperature selector (passenger side)
Climate control OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Automatic climate control ON
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear defogger
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce
window fogging.
Fan speed
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Windshield defogger (fresh air only)
* If equipped
With navigation system
Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)
With ventilator
FF
O
Ventilator
Turn
Heater
Push
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater,
counter-clockwise for ventilator.
Heater only
Push
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
OVERVIEW
Turn
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Power outlets
Auxiliary box
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine switch must be in the “ACC” or
“ON” position to be used.
Console box
Cup holders
Front Rear (type A)
Rear (type B)
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Seat belts
Take up slack
Too high
Keep as low on
hips as possible
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.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
Without navigation system
With navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Push up, or
squeeze lock
release to lower
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off minutes
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belt comfort guide
Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for children who
have outgrown child restraints.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System
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.
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or
replaced, turn the ignition switch to “ON” 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
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.
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Owner’s Manual for tire
Trunk-Internal release
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
OVERVIEW
Pull
Spare tire cover
Jack handle
Spare tire
Luggage floor cover
Removing the spare tire
(1) (2) (3)
(1) Remove the luggage cover.
(2) Loosen and remove the center fastener.
emove the spare tire cover.
(3) R
Refer to the
procedures.
Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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