Toyota AVALON - 2011 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
AVALON
2011
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2011
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 18-19
Auto lock functions210
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 21
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 22
Door locks 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)315
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-Rear116
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)16
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers114
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
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.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Steering wheel controls
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Voice command button1
Multi-information display button
Driving position memory switches1
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 system1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Storage compartment

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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 sensor1
Rear sunshade switch1
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
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
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
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 reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2011
Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Cruise control indicator2
Tire Pressure Warning1
Security indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
Smart Key system warning1
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Traction Control OFF indicator
Cruise control SET indicator2

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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 Carry remote to 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
Push
Trunk opener
OVERVIEW

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
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.”
Engine maintenance

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
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.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode “S”
“D”
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.
Door locks
Lock
Unlock
+(“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n
Tu r n
With Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
Push
Tu r n
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Length
Lock release lever
Lock release lever
Gently turn wheel while pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the
lock does not release, the switch will
flash green.
If steering lock does not disengage:

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Leg support (if equipped)
Seat position, cushion angle (if equipped) and height (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle lever
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights
Headlights
-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 come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto
DRL OFF
Tu r n

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Window lock switch
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.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Up
Down
Driver side
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipe
Auto wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Adjust sensor
sensitivity
With interval wiper (if equipped) With AUTO rain-sensing wiper
(if equipped)
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control
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.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
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®at 1-800-355-3515, or
visit http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Volume
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
When shifting to
reverse, sunshade
retracts automatically,
and then rises again
when driving forward.
Push

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push once to open partway; again
to open completely.
Push

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
View CD text
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Mode
Preset button - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Push to skip up/down folder
and radio category type
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.”
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Load CD(s)
Station/CD
track scan
Type 1
Type 2
Mute/pause