2008 TOYOTA AVALON door lock

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
If the electronic key does not operate properly (with smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors key linked functionsUsing the mechanical key in
order to perform the following
operations:Locks all doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the
engine
Put the shift lever in “P” and apply the brakes. Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch.
An alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key that is
touched to the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch if any of the doors
is opened and closed while the
key is touched to the switch.
If communication between the elect ronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 28) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened or the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.
STEP1
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
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
AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
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

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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Windshield
wipers and
washer 
( P. 146) Switching operation
when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
ON OFF
Drip prevention function ON OFF
Time elapsed before
the drip prevention
function operates Variable
depending on
the vehicle
speed
3 seconds
Illumination 
( P. 252) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked ON
OFF
Operation after the
“ENGINE START
STOP” switch or the
engine switch turned
OFF ON
OFF
Front/rear personal
lights turned on when a
door is opened Corresponding
light only All lights
OFF
Outer foot lights ONOFF
Rear 
sunshade 
( P. 273) Time elapsed before
the reverse operation
feature activates
0.7 seconds0 seconds
0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds

444 Alphabetical index
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Child safetyAirbag precautions ..................88
Child-protectors ....................... 41
Child restraint syst em..............99
How your child should wear 
the seatbelt ...........................57
Installing child restraints ........ 102
Moon roof ................................71
Power window lock switch....... 66
Power window precautions .....68
Removed key battery 
precautions .........................342
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 55
Seat belt precautions ..............58
Seat heater precautions ........ 271
Trunk .......................................45
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 288
Interior ...................................291
Seat belts ..............................292
Climate control seat.................270
Clock ......................................... 265
Compass ...................................283
Condenser ................................314
Console box ............................. 257
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 401
Cruise control
Cruise control ........................149
Dynamic laser cruise 
control .................................152
Cup holders ..............................261
Curtain shield airbags ............... 82
Customizable features............. 429
Daytime running light 
system .................................... 144
Defogger Rear window .........................187
Side mirror............................. 187
Dimension.................................406
Dinghy towing .......................... 176 Display
Trip information ..................... 142
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 300
Door pocket .............................. 262
Doors Door lock ........................... 24, 35
Rear door child-protector ........ 41
Driver’s seat belt reminder 
light ......................................... 373
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 115
Correct posture ....................... 80
Procedures............................ 114
Winter driving tips ................. 170
Electronic key If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 395
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 370
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 395
If the engine will not start ...... 391
If the shift lever cannot be 
shifted from P ..................... 393
If the battery is discharged ... 397
If the warning buzzer 
sounds ................................ 370
If the warning light 
turns on............................... 370
If you have a flat tire ............. 382
If you lose your keys ............. 394
If you think something is 
wrong .................................. 366
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 404
If your vehicle needs to be 
towed .................................. 362
If your vehicle overheats ....... 401
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446 Alphabetical index
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I/M test....................................... 299
Ignition switch .................. 122, 126
IdentificationEngine ...................................407
Vehicle .................................. 407
Illuminated entry system .........252
Indicator lights .........................138
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 433
Inside rear view mirror ..............62
Instrument panel light 
control .................................... 137
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 252
Switch.................................... 254
Wattage .................................413
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 304
Replacing the wheel ..............382
Jack handle ..............................382
Keyless entry.............................. 35
Keys
Electronic key ..........................22
Engine switch ................122, 126
If the electronic key does not 
properly ............................... 395
If you lose your keys ............. 394
Key number plate .................... 23
Keyless entry...........................35
Keys ........................................22
Mechanical key ....................... 23
Wireless remote control key .... 35
Laser cruise control.................152
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Wattage .................................413
Light bulbs
Replacing ..............................355
Wattage .................................413 Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Headlights switch .................. 143
Interior lights list .................... 252
Outer foot light ...................... 252
Personal light switch ............. 254
Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Turn signal lever ................... 133
Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Load capacity ........................... 169
Lock steering column...... 124, 127
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 300
General maintenance............ 296
Maintenance data ................. 406
Maintenance requirements ... 294
Meter Instrument panel light 
control ................................. 137
Meters ................................... 135
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror ............ 62
Side mirror heater ................. 187
Side mirrors............................. 64
Vanity mirrors ........................ 264
Moon roof ................................... 69
MP3 disc ................................... 206
Odometer .................................. 135
Oil Engine oil .............................. 308
Opener Fuel filler door ......................... 72
Hood ..................................... 303
Trunk ....................................... 44
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjustment .............................. 64
Driving position memory ......... 50
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 266I
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Spark plug ................................410
Specifications...........................406
Speedometer ............................ 135
Steering wheelAdjustment .............................. 61
Audio switches ......................217
Climate switches ...................185
Steering wheel memory .......... 50
Storage compartment ..............260
Storage feature.........................255
Stuck If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ...................................404
Sun visors.................................263
Switch Engine switch ................122, 126
Fog light switch ..................... 145
Ignition switch................122, 126
Light switches........................ 143
Power door lock switch ...........39
Power window switch ..............66
Window lock switch ................. 66
Wipers and washer switch ....146
Tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 356
Switch.................................... 143
Wattage .................................413
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................77
Engine immobilizer system .....75
Theft prevention labels..............79
Tire inflation pressure ............. 412
Tire information Glossary ................................422
Size ....................................... 419
Tire identification number ......418
Uniform Tire Quality 
Grading ............................... 420 Tires
Chains ................................... 172
Checking ............................... 322
If you have a flat tire.............. 382
Inflation pressure .................. 412
Information ............................ 417
Replacing .............................. 382
Rotating tires ......................... 322
Size ....................................... 412
Snow tires ............................. 173
Tire pressure warning 
system ........................ 323, 373
Tools ......................................... 382
Total load capacity .................. 169
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 176
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TRAC ......................................... 163
Trip information ....................... 142
Trunk
Extending a space ................ 277
Opener .................................... 44
Wattage................................. 413
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 355
Switch ................................... 133
Wattage................................. 413
Valet key ..................................... 22
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 264
Wattage................................. 413
Vanity mirrors .......................... 264
Vehicle identification 
number ................................... 407
Vehicle load limits ................... 169
VSC ........................................... 163
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 370
Downshifting ......................... 132
Open door ........................... 372
Seat belt reminder ................ 373
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 372
Automatic heading light 
leveling system .... .............. 372
Brake system........................ 370
Charging system .... .............. 371
Dynamic laser cruise control 
master warning light ........... 374
Low fuel level........................ 372
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 371
Open door ............................ 372
Seat belt reminder light ........ 373
SRS airbags ......................... 371
Tire pressure warning 
light .................................... 373
Vehicle stability control ......... 372
Washer
Checking .............................. 321
Preparing and checking 
before winter ...................... 170
Switch ................................... 146
Washing and waxing............... 288
Weight Cargo capacity ..................... 166
Load limits ............................ 169
Weight .................................. 406
Wheels...................................... 335
Window glasses ....................... 66
Window lock switch .................. 66
Windows Power windows ...................... 66
Rear window defogger ......... 187
Washer ................................. 146
Windshield wipers................... 146
Winter driving tips................... 170 Wireless remote control key
Locking/Unlocking ...................35
Replacing the battery ............340
WMA disc ..................................206W