TOYOTA Avalon 2011 User Manual

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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

Trunk release 8

Air Conditioning/Heating 20 Audio 18-19

Auto lock functions

Automatic Transmission 10 Clock 21 Cruise control 15 Cup holders 22 Door locks 10 Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

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

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 16 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11 Windows-Power 14

Windshield wipers & washers

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 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 Ignition switch (standard key) Voice command button

Multi-information display button Driving position memory switches

Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls “ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)

Wiper and washer controls Clock Emergency flasher button Audio system/Navigation system

1,2

Air Conditioning controls Outside rearview mirror

/Rear window defogger button

Storage compartment

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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

Trunk opener Fuel filler door opener

If equipped

For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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

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.

2011

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 OFF indicator

Traction Control OFF indicator

Cruise control indicator

Cruise control SET indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Anti-lock Brake System warning

Smart Key system warning

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 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

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

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.

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

Hood release

Pull

Engine maintenance

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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.”

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

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

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Length

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

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.

Lights & turn signals

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

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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

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

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.

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

Resu me

Cancel

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

System ON/OFF

Increase speed

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.

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.

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

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Push once to open partway; again to open completely.

Open

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

Tilting operation

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

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.”

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

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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 audio system OFF.

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)

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

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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)

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

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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 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

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.

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.

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

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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When driving

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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