TOYOTA Avalon 2011 User Manual
AVALON
2011
QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
2011
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
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 18-19
Auto lock functions
2
10
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 21
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 22
Door locks 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
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15
Lights1& turn signals 13
Moonroof 17
Multi-information display 17
Parking brake 11
Power outlets 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat ventilators/Heaters 21
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 19
Sunshade-Rear
1
16
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 16
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers
1
14
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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
Trunk-Internal release 25
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Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
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Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
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HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls
1
Steering wheel climate controls
Ignition switch (standard key)
Voice command button
1
1
Multi-information display button
Driving position memory switches
1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Wiper and washer controls
Clock
Emergency flasher button
Audio system/Navigation system
1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror
1
/Rear window defogger button
Storage compartment
2
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt lock release lever
Telescopic lock release
Power rearview mirror control
VSC OFF switch
Glass breakage sensor
Rear sunshade switch
1
1
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
1
If equipped
2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button
Odometer/Trip meter display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-information display
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,
Owner’s Manual.
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
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
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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.
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1
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Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Tire Pressure Warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
1
1
1
Security indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
1
1
Traction Control OFF indicator
Cruise control indicator
Cruise control SET indicator
2
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Anti-lock Brake System warning
Smart Key system warning
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 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
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Green indicator ON
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
ON
OFF
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
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 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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OVERVIEW
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
Trunk release
Trunk opener
Push
-
8
+
Hood release
Pull
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Pull up latch and
raise hood
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.”
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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
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“D”
“S”
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: 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.
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
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Steering lock release
If steering lock does not disengage:
With Smart Key system
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Push
Gently turn wheel while pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the
lock does not release, the switch will
flash green.
Without Smart Key system
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Tu rn
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Length
Lock release lever
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
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Head restraints
Seat adjustments-Front
Lock release button
Leg support (if equipped)
Seat position, cushion angle (if equipped) and height (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat adjustments-Rear
Seatback angle lever
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF
Low beam
High beam
High beam flasher
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)(if equipped) 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
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wipers & washers
With interval wiper (if equipped)
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper
(if equipped)
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Adjust sensor
sensitivity
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Auto wipe
Slow
Fast
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Windows-Power
Driver side
Up
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.
Window lock switch
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
2
Resu me
1
Cancel
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
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
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 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for
more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
visit http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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at 1-800-355-3515, or
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Audio unit
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 3-4 in the
Owner’s Manual for more details, or go to Toyota.com and enter
“Bluetooth” in the keyword search.
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
When shifting to
reverse, sunshade
retracts automatically,
and then rises again
when driving forward.
Push
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Push once to open partway; again
to open completely.
Open
Close
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
Tilting operation
Close
Tilt
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Multi-information display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Outside temperature
(2) Miles left on remaining fuel
(3) Average gas mileage
(4) Current gas mileage
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start
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Push
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Typ e 1
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Mute/pause
Typ e 2
Eject CD
Station/CD
track scan
Push to skip up/down folder
and radio category type
Load CD(s)
Mode
Preset button - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
View CD text
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 1 only)
-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.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.SCROLL.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE FLDR.”
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RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button to select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
AUX or USB/AUX audio jack
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX or USB/AUX audio jack, you can
listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker
system while in AUX or USB/AUX mode.
Steering wheel switches
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Audio control
Volume control
v
v
“ ”
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
audio system OFF.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Automatic climate control ON
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Temperature selector (passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce
window fogging.
Fan speed
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger
Windshield defogger
Climate control OFF
Temperature selector (driver side)
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Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)
With ventilator
Push
OFF
Ventilator
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Heater
Heater only
Push
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater,
counter-clockwise for ventilator.
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off minutes
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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)
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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.
Seat belts
Take up slack
Too high
Keep as low on
hips as possible
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up, or squeeze
lock release to lower
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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 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.
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Trunk-Internal release
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Spare tire cover
OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Pull
Luggage floor cover
Jack handle
Spare tire
Wheel nut wrench
Jack
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.
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CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
10%
Cert no. SGS-COC-005612
1- 800 - 3 31- 4 331
Printed in U.S. A. 2/10
09-TCS-03785
005 05- QRG11-AVA
TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Doors.................................... 43
Trunk.................................... 50
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, steering wheel,
mirrors)
Front seats........................... 54
Rear seats............................ 56
Driving position memory
system................................ 58
Head restraints..................... 62
Seat belts............................. 65
Steering wheel ..................... 73
Inside rear view mirror.......... 75
Outside rear view mirrors..... 77
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 80
Moon roof ............................. 83
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap...................................... 87
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 91
Alarm.................................... 94
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................... 98
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture......... 99
SRS airbags ....................... 101
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 114
Child restraint systems....... 120
Installing child restraints..... 125
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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle............... 138
Engine (ignition) switch
(with smart key
system)............................. 149
Engine (ignition) switch
(without smart key
system)............................. 153
Automatic transmission....... 156
Turn signal lever ................. 161
Parking brake...................... 162
Horn.................................... 163
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 164
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 167
Multi-information display..... 170
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch.................. 173
Fog light switch................... 176
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 177
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control..................... 182
Rear view monitor
system.............................. 186
Driving assist systems........ 195
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage............. 200
Vehicle load limits............... 205
Winter driving tips............... 207
Trailer towing...................... 212
Dinghy towing..................... 213
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