2007
Avalon
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Pocket Reference Guideis 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 Pocket Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of the 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 Pocket Reference Guideis not a full description of
Avalon operations. Every Avalon owner should review the
Owner’s Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed “ ” information
highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the
Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating
instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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INDEX
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry17
Remote engine starter 8
Trunk release 6
Air Conditioning/Heating 15
Audio 16-17
Auto lock functions110
Automatic Transmission 11
Clock 10
Cruise control 19
Cup holders 21
Door locks 18
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 20
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)211
Light control-Instrument panel 21
Lights & turn signals 14
Moonroof 19
Parking brake 10
Power outlets 21
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat adjustments-Rear 12
Seat ventilators/heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints 12
Smart Key19
Steering wheel switches 18
Sunshade-Rear 19
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
Windows 13
Windshield wiper & washer 13
Doors-Child safety locks 22
Seat belt comfort guide 23
Seat belts 22
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 22
Spare tire & tools 23
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 22
Trunk-Internal release 23
1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
2HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control or Dynamic Laser Cruise Control1
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance button1
Tilt steering lock release
Telescopic steering lock release
Glass breakage sensor
1
Rear electric sunshade button1
Hood release lever
Trunk release button
Fuel tank door release button
Power rear view mirror controls
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Instrument panel light control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1controls
Steering wheel audio controls
Speech command button
1, 2
Steering wheel climate controls
Wiper and washer controls
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger
1switch
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system
Air Conditioning controls
Auxiliary box, 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter and ashtray
1,
cassette player1or navigation controller1, 2
Ignition switch/Engine switch1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2007
Owner’s Manual.
OVERVIEW
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
Indicator cluster
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Anti-lock Brake System warning light1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning
Engine oil replacement reminder
1
Smart Key system warning1
Headlight indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Cruise control indicator
2or Dynamic Laser Cruise Control indicator3
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control ready mode indicator
Conventional cruise control mode indicator Slip indicator Automatic Transmission indicator Airbag SRS warning
1
Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control warning
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level warning light
Trip meter reset
Odometer and two trip meters
Sequential shift display
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control display
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light
Brake system warning1
Battery warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
“AIRBAG ON” indicator Low engine oil pressure warning
1
“AIRBAG OFF” indicator
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual.3If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic laser cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s
Manual.
Open door warning1
5 Driver seat belt reminder
1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Auto lock functions
Parking brake
Automatic Transmission
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in 4 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 ignition switch is set from ON to ACC or OFF and
driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Clock
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Lock release lever
Length
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off minutesGarage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink
®* can be
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor 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.
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
“S”“D”
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Lock release lever
Angle
“S” position:
+: Upshift (Push and release)
-: Downshift (Pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
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. Push shift lever to the left from “D” position.
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
NOTE:In Navigation System-equipped vehicles, clock settings are in
navigation setup menu.
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Seat adjustments-Rear
Seat adjustments-Front
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windshield wiper & washer
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Windows
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
Seats-Head restraints
Seatback angle lever
Lock release buttonLock release buttons
Front
Manual seatPower seat
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (if equipped)
With interval wiper
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
Window 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.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the front windows need to be
reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Up
Down
Up
Down
Rear
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
HeadlightsOVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air Conditioning/Heating
AUTO
Parking lights
High beam flasher Low beam
Headlights
DRL OFF
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the
headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Turn signals
Right turn
Left turn Lane change
Lane change
Tu r n
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Front fog lights (if equipped)
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 vent “MODE”
Fan speed
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON:Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF:Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
High beam
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator “OFF”) to
reduce window fogging.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Light control-Instrument panel
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 modePush 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
Controlon 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.
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.
With the knob turned fully
clockwise, instrument panel
lights will not dim when the
headlights are turned ON.
+Brightness
control
-
Auxiliary box (12V)Console box (12V)
Cup holders
Power outlets
RearRear with console box
NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition/Engine switch must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Front
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)
To select conventional/fixed speed controlPush the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “NORM.” indicator appears.
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Controlabove.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details and complete safety
precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
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(1) (2)
(2)
(3)