Toyota 2009 Avalon User manual

2009 Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Avalon
!A word about safe vehicle operations
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.
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.
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
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 entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system27
Trunk release 8
Air Conditioning/Heating 20
Audio 18
Auto lock functions210
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®)316
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-Rear114
Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)15
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers112
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Steering wheel controls
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Voice command button1,2
Distance button1
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)1
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Clock
Center display1/Navigation system1,2
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat
belt reminder lights
Air Conditioning controls
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Trunk opener main switch
Audio system
Storage compartment1/Navigation system switches1,2
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Cruise control
Tilt lock release lever
Telescopic lock release
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Power rearview mirror control
Glass breakage sensor1
Rear sunshade switch1
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
1If equipped
2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Dynamic laser cruise control display
Charging system warning1,2
Brake system warning1,2
SRS airbag on-off indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Driver seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
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2For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control system warning1,2
Cruise control indicator3
Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Security indicator
Open door warning2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1,2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
Low fuel level warning2
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1,2
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1,2
Ready mode indicator1
Conventional cruise
Smart Key system warning1,2
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Trunk lid operation
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* 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.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
Trunk access
Opening trunk
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
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Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Push
Tu r n
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Trunk release
ON
Push
Trunk opener Main switch
OFF
OVERVIEW
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