Toyota Avalon 2010 Owner's Manual

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AVALON

2010

QUICK REFERENCE

GUIDE

Printed in U.S.A. 7/09

08-TCS-03068

Cert no. SGS-COC-005612

10%

00505-QRG10-AVA

2010

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.

Awordaboutsafevehicleoperations

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 operatinginstructionstohelpyouavoidinjuryorequipment 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.

Trunk-Internal release

Pull

Spare tire & tools

To o l lo c at i on

Spare tire cover

Jack handle

Spare tire

Removing the spare tire

(1) (2) (3)

(1) Remove the luggage cover. (2) Loosen and remove the center fastener. (3) Remove the spare tire cover.

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

Luggage floor cover

Wheel nut wrench

Jack

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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

Trunk release 8

Air Conditioning/Heating 20 Audio 18

Auto lock functions

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®)

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

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 15 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11 Windows-Power 14

Windshield wipers & washers

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SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks 23 Seatbelt comfort guide 24 Seatbelts 23 Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 23 Spare tire & tools 25 Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24 Trunk-Internal release 25

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

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

more information.

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

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls

Steering wheel climate controls Voice command button Distance button Driving position memory switches

1,2

Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls Ignition switch (standard key)

Wiper and washer controls “ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)

Clock Center display

/Navigation system

1,2

Emergency flasher button “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seatbelt reminder lights Air Conditioning controls

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Trunkopenermainswitch Audio system Storage compartment

/Navigation system switches

1,2

Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button Cruise control Tilt lock release lever Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset Telescopic lock release Power rearview mirror control Glass breakage sensor Rear sunshade switch

Tru n k ope n e r Fuel filler door opener

If equipped

For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System

Owner’s Manual.”

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Engine coolant temperature Service indicator and reminder Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button Odometer/Trip meter display Automatic Transmission shift range display Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Dynamic laser cruise control display

Indicator symbols

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2010 Owner’s Manual.

Brake system warning

Driver seatbelt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)

Front passenger seatbelt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)

Charging system warning

Front passenger occupant classification indicator/ Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

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.

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

Engine oil replacement reminder

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Tire Pressure Warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Security indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Automatic headlight leveling system warning

Slip indicator

Vehicle Stability Control system warning

Cruise control indicator

Ready mode indicator

Conventional cruise

Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light

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Anti-lock Brake System warning

Smart Key system warning

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2010 Owner’s Manual.

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

Panic button

Push and hold

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Start function

Green indicator ON

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Carrying

Depress brake pedal

Push

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

OFF

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

Unlocking operation

Front door lock

Push

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Front door unlock*

Grasp

Trunk access

Opening trunk

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Push

* 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.

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Fuel tank door release and cap

Push

Store

Light control-Instrument panel

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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Brightness control

Tru nk r ele ase

Trunk opener Main switch

Push

OFF

Hood release

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Pull

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engine maintenance

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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”

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”

“D”

“S” (Sequential) mode

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

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 Without Smart Key system

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Push

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.

Parking brake

Set: Depress Release: Depress again

Seats-Head restraints

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Length

Lock release button

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

Seatback angle lever

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Windshield wipers & washers

With interval wiper

Adjust frequency*

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment

Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

With AUTO rain-sensing wiper

Adjust sensor sensitivity

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Auto wipe

Slow

Fast

Lights&turnsignals

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)

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

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Left turn

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windows-Power

Driver side

Window lock switch

Down

Automatic operation 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. RefertotheOwner’s Manual for more details.

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation Tilting operation

Push once to open partway; again to open completely.

Open

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

Tilt

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)

When shifting to reverse, sunshade retracts automatically, and then rises again when driving forward.

Push

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) (if equipped)

Audio unit

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Steering wheel telephone switches

Vol ume

End call

Start call

Voice command button

Microphone

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, or go to Toyota.com and enter “Bluetooth” in the keyword search.

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 HomeLink

at 1-800-355-3515, or

visit http://www.homelink.com.

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

Cruise control

Tu rning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Resu me

Cancel

Set

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

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

Increase speed

Decrease 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 on the previous page.

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. (1) To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The

“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.

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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.

LONG

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 SHORT.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Eject CD

Seek station/ CD track

select

Push to turn ON/OFF

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number

Select CD

AM/Satellite Radio

Mode

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

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection. CD changer

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 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.

ToselectaCDPush “DISC ” or “DISC .”

Toselectafile(MP3/WMAonly)Tur n “ T U NE.FILE.” To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”

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.

Steering wheel switches

Audio control

Volume control

“”

Climate control

Temperature selector

Auto A/C ON

System OFF

Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.).

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn audiosystemOFF.

Center display

Without navigation system

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Audio display Air Conditioning display Outside temperature Trip information display 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 navigation system Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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

*Ifequipped

With navigation system

Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)

With ventilator

Push Turn

OFF

Heater

Ventilator

Heater only

Push

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

Door locks

Lock

Unlock

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

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)

Clock

Without navigation system

H-Hour set M-Minute set :00-Round off minutes

With navigation system Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Seatbelts

Take up slack

To o h i gh

Keep as low on hips as possible

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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 seatbelts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatbelt 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 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 22

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 83

Alarm.................................... 85

Theft prevention labels

(U.S.A.)............................... 87

1-2. Opening, closing and locking

the doors and trunk

Smart key system................. 24

Wireless remote control ....... 36

Doors.................................... 40

Trunk.................................... 46

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, steering wheel, mirrors)

Front seats........................... 50

Rear seats............................ 53

Driving position memory

system................................ 55

Head restraints..................... 59

Seat belts............................. 61

Steering wheel ..................... 68

Inside rear view mirror.......... 70

Outside rear view mirrors..... 72

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.................... 74

Moon roof............................. 77

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 88

SRS airbags ......................... 90

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 103

Child restraint systems....... 109

Installing child restraints..... 113

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 124

Engine (ignition) switch

(with smart key

system)............................. 133

Engine (ignition) switch

(without smart key

system)............................. 137

Automatic transmission ...... 140

Turn signal lever................. 145

Parking brake ..................... 146

Horn.................................... 147

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ..................................... 80

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2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 148

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 151

Center display..................... 154

2-3. Operating the lights and

windshield wipers

Headlight switch.................. 156

Fog light switch................... 159

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 160

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 165

Dynamic laser cruise

control............................... 168

Driving assist systems ........ 181

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system type.............. 210

Audio cover ........................ 212

Using the radio................... 213

Using the CD player........... 220

Playing MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 228

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 236

Using the AUX adapter....... 238

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 239

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 184

Vehicle load limits............... 188

Winter driving tips ............... 189

Trailer towing ...................... 194

Dinghy towing ..................... 195

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system .............................. 198

Using the steering wheel

climate control

switches............................ 206

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers.......................... 208

3-3. Using the hands-free system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone)........... 242

Using the hands-free

system.............................. 246

Making a phone call ........... 254

Setting a cellular phone...... 259

Security and system

setup ................................ 264

Using the phone book ........ 267

3-4. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 275

3-5. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 278

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3-6. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 286

Vanity mirrors..................... 287

Clock .................................. 288

Outside temperature

display.............................. 289

Ashtrays ............................. 290

Power outlets ..................... 291

Seat heaters/ventilators ..... 293

Armrest............................... 295

Rear sunshade................... 296

Floor mats.......................... 298

Trunk features.................... 299

Garage door opener........... 301

Compass............................ 306

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior................. 312

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior.................. 315

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements.................... 318

General maintenance......... 320

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 323

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 324

Hood................................... 327

Positioning a floor jack........ 328

Engine compartment .......... 330

Tires.................................... 345

Tire inflation pressure......... 354

Wheels................................ 358

Air conditioning filter........... 360

Key battery ......................... 363

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 367

Headlight aim (with discharge

headlights)........................ 376

Light bulbs.......................... 378

When trouble arises

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 384

If your vehicle needs to be

towed................................ 385

If you think something is

wrong................................ 389

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 390

Event data recorder............ 391

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If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 393

If you have a flat tire............ 405

If the engine will not

start................................... 414

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P.................... 416

If you lose your keys........... 417

If the electronic key does not

operate properly (with smart

key system)....................... 418

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 420

If your vehicle overheats..... 424

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 427

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 460

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 461

Index

Abbreviation list................466

Alphabetical index............. 467

What to do if....................... 474

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 430

Fuel information.................. 439

Tire information................... 442

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 454

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize ................. 458

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