Toyota AVALON 2015 Reference Guide
2015
Avalon
Quick Reference Guide
2015
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
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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 Gentex Corporation.
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
1,2
6
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system
1,2
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock2 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Bluetooth® Device Pairing Section 29-38
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 21
Clock 20
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Dynamic radar cruise control 17
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
3
iPod®/USB/AUX port 21
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 14
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat ventilators/Heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 22
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
1
6-7
16
26-27
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type A)
Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type B)
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Driving position memory switches
1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
1
light
controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Navigation system
1,2
/Display audio system
1,3
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Steering wheel audio controls
2,3
Paddle shift switches
Telephone controls
Voice command button
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button
Cruise control/Dynamic radar cruise control
2,3
2,3
1
1
Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
2 3
“PCS” off switch
1
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet/Wireless charger switch
1
USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
Rear sunshade switch
1
If equipped
2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
3
For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
1
1
NOTE: For additional information regarding the Entune (TM) Audio System, please
consult the “Navigation System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or
www.toyota.com/entune.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2015 Owner’s
Manual.
Brake system warning
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Electric power steering system warning
Charging system warning
1
1
1
Low engine oil pressure warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator
1
1
Low fuel level warning
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning
1
1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Automatic high beam indicator
4
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator
1
1
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator
Radar cruise control indicator
Pre-Collision System indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
3,4
1,5
1
ECO drive mode indicator
SPORT mode indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
1
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
2
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
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.
2
If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
1
4 5
3
If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2015 Owner’s Manual.
4
The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.
5
The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Power (without starting engine)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
OVERVIEW
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
Push
Trunk lid
Push and hold
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Panic button
Push and hold
Smart Key system
Start function
Carrying
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Depress
brake pedal
Push
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Locking operation
Front door lock
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Unlocking operation
1
Touch
Front door unlock
2
Grasp
Trunk unlock
Push
Carry remote to unlock
1
The Smart Key system is only available on driver side door and trunk for the
XLE Avalon. All other models will have the Smart Key system on the front
doors and trunk.
2
Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will
unlock all doors. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how
to program the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
6 7
OVERVIEW
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
Press
Turn to open
Hood releaseFuel tank door release and cap
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
OVERVIEW
Store
NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
+ -
Engine maintenance
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
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
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
8 9
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Automatic Transmission
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
Shift lever
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
Driving mode select
OVERVIEW
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Steering lock release
Turn
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting
-: Downshifting
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.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Push
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Angle
Lock release lever
Length
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
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