2008 TOYOTA AVALON remote control

78 1-6. Theft deterrent system
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■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles with smart key system
Vehicles without smart key system
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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3-6. Other interior features
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Garage door opener (if equipped)
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink

Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
 control but-
tons as shown in the illustration.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro-
gramming.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, hom e lighting systems, and
security systems, and other devices.
STEP1

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Programming a Rolling Code sys tem (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is Rolling Code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming the HomeLink
” before proceeding with
the steps listed below.
Locate the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener
for the location of the training button.
Press and release the training button.
Press for 5 seconds and release the vehicle’s programmed
HomeLink
 button twice. The garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If
the door does not open, press and release the button a third time.
This third press and release will complete the programming process
by opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recog-
nize the HomeLink
 transceiver and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to prog ram another rolling code sys-
tem for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons.
■ Programming an entry gate (f or U.S.A. owners)/Programming
all devices in the Canadian market
Place your transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the
surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while program-
ming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the device’s remote
control button for two seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 compatible trans-
ceiver starts to flash rapidly, release the buttons.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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■Before programming
● Install a new battery in the transmitter.
● The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink
.
■ Certification for the garage door opener
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of the
IC Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and IC
rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
CAUTION
■ When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door may operate, so ensure people and objects are out of dan-
ger to prevent potential harm.
■ Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink
 Compatible Transceiver with any garage door
opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. 
This includes any garage door that cannot detect an obstruction object. A
door or device without these features increases the risk of death or serious
injury.

342 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■If the key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
● The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use a CR1632 (vehicles with smar t key system), or CR2016 (vehicles
without smart key system ) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toy-
ota dealer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. 
These parts are small and if swallowed by a child they can cause choking.
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP3

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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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NOTICE
■
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
● Always work with dry hands. 
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend the battery terminals.

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Vehicle specifications
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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Smart key
system 
( P. 24) Smart key system ON OFF
Operation signal

(Emergency flashers) ON OFF
Operation signal 
(Buzzer) ON OFF
Wireless
remote 
control 
( P. 35) Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked 
in 2-stepAll doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked 60 secondsOFF
30 seconds
120 seconds
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by your Toy-
ota dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

430 6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Wireless
remote 
control 
( P. 35) Operation indicator

(Emergency flashers) ON
OFF
Operation indicator
(Buzzer) ON
OFF
Trunk unlocking func-
tion ON
OFF
Trunk unlocking opera-
tion Push and holdPush twice
One short push
Panic function ONOFF
Buzzer sounds when
pushing with any
door not closed ON
OFF
Door lock (
P. 39) Unlocking using a key
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked 
in 2-stepAll doors
unlocked in 1-step
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function OFF ON
Opening driver’s door
unlocks all doors OFF ON
Shift the shift lever to
“P” unlocks all doors ON OFF
Shift the shift lever to
position other than “P”
locks all doors ON OFF