Toyota AVALON 2012 Reference Guide
AVALON
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
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2012
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Printed in U.S.A. 11/11
11-TCS-04979
00505-QRG12-AVA
2012
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/unlock
2
10
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 21
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 22
Door locks 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belt comfort guide 24
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 23
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
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
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
26-27
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/Rear window defogger button
Storage compartment
2
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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.”
3
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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, 2012 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
1
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.
1
1
1
4
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
2
Cruise control SET indicator
OVERVIEW
1
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Anti-lock Brake System warning
Smart Key system warning
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 Owner’s Manual.
1
1
5
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
6
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Green indicator ON
OVERVIEW
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
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping a passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
7
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Push
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Tu r n to o p en
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
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