2008 TOYOTA AVALON lock

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Driving position memor y system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem-
ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set
this function to activate automati cally when the doors are unlocked. 
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions. While pushing the “SET” but-
ton, push button “1” or “2” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(vehicles with smart key system)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”
or “2” buttons. ( P. 5 0 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the OFF mode,
then close the driver’s door.
Push the “1” or “2” button on the
driver’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 sec-
ond until you hear a beep.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to ON mode. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the memorized position.
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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.

In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. 
( P. 77)
■ Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch set to the OFF mode.
Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless
remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you
hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position can be activated within 30 seconds after the corre-
sponding side door is opened, even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or
the engine switch is in the OFF mode.
■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button
(“1” or “2”) again.
■ If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi-
tion memory button.
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Head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the center r ear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Removal
Grip head restraint and remove
while holding the lock release
button.
Vertical adjustment
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Lock
release 
button
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Buckle, position and release the
seat belt.
Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)
The pretensioner helps the seat
belt to quickly restrain the occu-
pant by retracting the seat belt
when the vehicle is subjected to
certain types of severe frontal
collision.
The pretensioner may not acti-
vate in the event of a minor frontal
impact, a side impact or a rear
impact.
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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around fully.
■ Automatic locking retractor (ALR)
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then
retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be
extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly.
To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once
more. ( P. 103)

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CAUTION
■Seat belt pretensioners
● Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat.
Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor
from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the seat belt
pretensioner for the front passenger’s seat may not activate in the event of
a collision.
● If the pretensioner has activated, the seat belt becomes locked: it cannot
be further extended, nor will it return to the stowed position. The seat belt
cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.
■ Seat belt damage and wear
● Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate or buckle to be
jammed in the door.
● Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat
belts cannot protect an occupant from injury.
● Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the
seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been
involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
● Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of a seat
belt. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inap-
propriate handling of the pretensioner may cause it to activate or operate
improperly and may cause death or serious injury.

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Steering wheel
CAUTION
■After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is locked. 
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
■ While driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel. 
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
The steering wheel can be adjust ed to a comfortable position.
■To change the angle
Up
Down
■ To change the column length
Toward the driver
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows
Lock switchPress the switch down to lock
passenger window switches.
Use this switch to prevent chil-
dren from accidentally opening or
closing a passenger window.
The power windows can be opened and closed using the following
switches.
Closing
One-touch closing (front
windows only)
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Opening
One-touch opening (front
windows only)
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: Pushing the switch in the opposite direction will stop win-
dow travel partway.