2008 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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Before driving
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■
If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 395)
● Starting the engine: P. 395
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 340
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 429)
■ Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE: 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
rings continu-
ously Switched to ACC mode
while the driver’s door is
open (Opened the driver’s
door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACC mode.)
Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
off and close the
driver’s door.
Turned the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off
while the driver’s door is
open Close the driver’s
door.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

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For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE: 
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■ Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. ( P. 26)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
● Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of
such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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Before driving
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Wireless remote control
■2-step unlocking function
When you push the button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle and the trunk from outside the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Unlocks the trunk 
(push and hold)
Sounds alarm 
(push and hold) ( P. 7 8 )
Vehicles without smart key system
Locks all doors
Sounds alarm 
(push and hold) ( P. 7 8 )
Unlocks all doors
Unlocks the trunk 
(push and hold)

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■Operation indicator
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked:
Tw i c e )
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.
■ Door lock buzzer
 P. 2 8
■ Security feature
 P. 3 1
■ When the key battery is fully depleted
 P. 340
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
 P. 2 8
Vehicles without smart key system The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the fol-
lowing situations.
●Near a TV tower, radio station, el ectric power plant, airport or other
facility that generates strong radio waves
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless com- munication device
●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
●When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a personal computer

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
1
Before driving
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
■
Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function, trunk unlocking function) can be
changed. 
(Customizable features P. 429)
■ Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE: 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE: 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Before driving
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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■ Smart key system
P. 2 5
■ Wireless remote control
P. 3 5
■ Key
Vehicles with smart key system
The doors can also be locked a nd unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( P. 395)
Vehicles without smart key system Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in the ACC or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehi-
cle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Vehicles without smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key
is in the engine switch.
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
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