Toyota AVALON User manual

MN 00452-PRG06-AVA
Printed in USA 07/05
2006
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331
www.toyotaownersonline.com

!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’smain
equipment quickly and easily.
The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the 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 the
vehicle’scapabilities 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 Pocket 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
this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’sManual.Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid
injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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Loosen and remove the nut.
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Remove the spacer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Jack handle Wheel nut wrench
Jack
Spare tire
2006
Avalon
Trunk-Internal release
Pull

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 7
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry18
Remote engine starter 8
Trunk release 6-7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 15
Audio 16-17
Auto lock functions110
Automatic transmission 11
Clock 10
Cruise control 20
Cup holders 22
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 20-21
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)211
Light control-Instrument panel 22
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 19
Parking brake 10
Power outlets 22
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat ventilators/heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints 12
Smart key system19
Steering wheel switches 18
Sunshade-Rear 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
Windows 13
Windshield wiper & washer 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Seat belt comfort guide 24
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Trunk-Internal release 25
1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
2HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Cruise control or dynamic laser cruise control1
Dynamic laser cruise control distance switch1
Tilt steering lock release
Telescopic steering lock release
Glass breakage sensor1
Rear electric sunshade switch1
Hood release lever
Trunk release button
Fuel tank door release button
Power rear view mirror controls
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.
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Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Steering wheel switches - Audio
Speech command switch1, 2
Steering wheel switches - Climate
Wiper and washer controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger1
switch
Emergency flasher switch
Audio
Air conditioning controls
Auxiliary box, 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette
lighter and ashtray1,cassette player1or navigation
controller1, 2
Ignition/Engine1switch
Instrument panel
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Driver seat belt reminder light1
Front passenger seat belt reminder light1
Brake system warning light1
Battery warning light1
Malfunction indicator light1/Check engine1
Anti-lock Brake System warning light1
“AIRBAG ON” indicator light
Low engine oil pressure warning light1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006
Owner’s Manual.
3If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic laser cruise control,”
Section 1-7, 2006 Owner’s Manual.
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator light
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Open door warning light1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
light1
Engine oil replacement reminder light1
Smart key system warning light1
Headlight low beam indicator light
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator light
Cruise control indicator light2or dynamic
laser cruise control indicator light3
Dynamic laser cruise control ready mode
indicator light
Conventional cruise control mode indicator
light
Slip indicator/Traction Control off light
Automatic transmission indicator light
Airbag SRS warning light1
Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control
warning light1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light1
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning light
Trip meter reset knob
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic transmission shift range position
display
Dynamic laser cruise control display
Dynamic laser cruise control master warning
light
Instrument cluster
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
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NOTE: If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release
ON OFF
Push
Turn
Store
Push
Push to
activate/deactivate
trunk opener.
Engine maintenance
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 “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’sManual
Supplement” for more details.
Trunk manual release
Pull down
Open Pull to
open trunk.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Smart key system* (if equipped)
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake
pedal depressed.
Start function
Without depressing the brake pedal
Pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will
change the operation mode in succession from:
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON, the engine is not running
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
Push
Depress
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to Lock/Unlock
Push
Trunk open
Front door unlock
Push
Grasp
Front door lock
*Driver door unlocking function can be programmed
to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping
passenger handle will unlock side doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using
remote.
Keyless entry
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30
seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Trunk lid operation Alarm operation
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold Push
Remote engine starter (if equipped)
Start operation
Push twice then push and hold.
Stop operation
Push “ ” or push and hold “ .”
Refer to the Remote Engine Starter Owner’s Manual
for more details.
or
OVERVIEW
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Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 4 different modes.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above
about 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from
ON to ACC or OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Parking brake
Automatic transmission
“S” position:
+: Upshift
-: Downshift
“S” (Sequential) mode
Pull shift lever toward “-” and release to downshift
(increases power going uphill, or provides engine
braking downhill). Push shift lever toward “+” and
release to upshift. For best fuel economy during
normal driving conditions, always drive with the
shift lever in the “D” position.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
1The ignition must be ON, and the brake pedal
depressed.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle then return
lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock release lever Lock release lever
Angle Length
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minutes set
:00-Minutes round off
Push to shift lever to the left from “D” position.
“S”
“D”
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 the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com.
*HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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Seat adjustments-Rear
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button Lock release buttons
Front Rear
Seatback angle lever
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual Seat Power Seat
Seatback angle
Position
Leg support (driver side only)*
Position, cushion angle and height (driver side
only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
*If equipped
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (If equipped)
Windshield wiper & washer
With interval wiper
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the front windows
need to be reinitialized. Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Windows
Passenger windows lock switch
Automatic operation (Front windows) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop window mid-
way, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust interval
Single wipe
AUTO speed
Slow
Fast
Adjust AUTO speed
Pull to wash and wipe
Up
Down
Up
Down
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Fan speed
“DUAL” switch
-Indicator ON Separate temperature settings for
driver and passenger.
-Indicator OFF Synchronize driver and passenger
temperatures.
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Front fog lights (if equipped)
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
-Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns
lights off after 30 seconds when any of the doors are
opened and closed with the engine off, or push lock
button on remote to turn lights off.
-Daytime running light system Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are
on low beam.
DRL OFF
AUTO
Turn
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beams
Low beams
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change
Lane change
Headlights
1In “ ” mode, use Fresh air (“ ” indicator light
OFF) to reduce window fogging.
Air Conditioning/Heating
Air conditioning display
Windshield defogger
Temperature
Automatic climate control ON
Climate control OFF
Air conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculate cabin air
Rear defogger
Air flow vent1
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Audio
Audio operation screen
Type 3 other functions
Mode
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance1
Preset buttons - button functions in
other modes indicated above number.
Seek
station
CD Track
select
View CD
text
Station/CD
track scan
Select
radio
station or
CD track
(Type 2 & 3)
Load CD(s)
Select
Disc
Select disc. View
genre with RDS
system.
View radio and
CD text
RADIO
“SCAN”Push and hold to scan preset station, push
again to hold selection.
Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press
a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push
desired preset button (1-6) to select.
RDS (Radio Data System-FM only)(Type 3 only)
-Push DISC/TYPE “ ” or “ ” to view current
program genre. Push again within 6 seconds to
select new genre.
-Push “SEEK/TRACK” or “SCAN” to find same genre
programs.
-Push “TEXT” to receive information transmitted
from radio stations.
>
>
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to
hold selection.
CD Changer (Type 2 & 3)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert 1 disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to
insert next disc.
CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER (if equipped)
To fast forward Push “ .”
To rewind Push “ .”
1The mode changes with each push in succession
from Bass, Midrange(Type 3 only), Treble, Fade,
Balance. Turn the knob right or left to adjust each
mode.
*If equipped
Cassette tape player*
Push
Traffic
information
*
*
Type 2 other functions
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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Push briefly to fully open/close. To stop moonroof
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
Open*
Close
Close
Tilt
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
Push
NOTE: Sunshade will automatically go down when
vehicle is shifted into reverse. To raise again,
push the button.
1“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station, push
and hold to seek the next strong station.
-In tape mode*Push to skip up or down to the
next/previous track, push and hold to fast forward
or reverse.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the
next/previous track.
2“MODE”
Push to select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system OFF.
*If equipped
Steering wheel switches
Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped)
With ventilators
Heater only
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise
for heater, counter clockwise for ventilator.
Push Turn
Push Turn
Volume control
Mode 2
“ ”1
v
v
A/C controlAudio control
Temperature
selector
Auto A/C ON/OFF
A/C OFF
v
v
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Recommended driving
position
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Toselect conventional/fixed speed control Push
the ON-OFF button. Push the lever forward and
hold until the “NORM.” indicator light appears.
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to
instructions for Cruise Control above.
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed
will not be resumed.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Cruise control
Fixed speed mode
Indicator
lights
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and
complete safety precautions before attempting to
use “Dynamic laser cruise control.”
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed,
decelerate to maintain selected distance from a
slower vehicle in front of you, and accelerate back
up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of
you changes lanes or speeds up.
To select distance control mode Push the ON-
OFF button. The “READY” and “CRUISE” indicator
lights will come on.
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to
instructions for Cruise Control on the previous
page.
Note: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up
toward “+ RES.” will increase speed to the nearest
5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments. Pushing lever
down toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same
way.
Distance control mode
Indicator lights
LONG
MIDDLE
SHORT
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Pull the distance switch briefly toward you; the
setting changes progressively from LONG to
MIDDLE to SHORT.
Push
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
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NOTE: Instrument panel lights automatically reduce
intensity when headlights are on to minimize
glare at night, unless knob is turned fully
clockwise.
Light control-Instrument panel
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
Move the lever to “LOCK,” allowing the door to be
opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Door locks
+
Brightness
control knob
-
Lock
Unlock
Cup holders
Front
Rear
Rear with console box
Power outlets
Console box (12V)
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition/Engine
switch must be in the ACC or ON position to be used.
Auxiliary box (12V)
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Rear seat belt outside position guides provide added
comfort for children who have outgrown child
restraints.
Seat belt comfort guide
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Squeeze lock
release to lower
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