2008 TOYOTA AVALON Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
Push
Unlocking front door*
Grasp
Locking front door
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Opening trunk

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Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not
tightened enough, Check Engine
“ ” indicator may illuminate.
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Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Trunk release
ON Push Trunk opener Main switch
OFF
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hoodPull
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be ON and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
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.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
Steering lock release
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Without Smart Key system
Push
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Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
1. Doors lock: when shifting from “Park.”
Doors unlock: when shifting into “Park.”
2. Doors lock: when the vehicle speed goes above 12 mph.
Doors unlock: when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Length
Lock release leverLock release lever
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seatback angle
Position
Leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Position, cushion angle and height
Manual seatPower seat
Seatback angle lever
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust interval
Pull to wash and wipeAuto wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast Adjust sensor
sensitivity With interval wiper
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turnHigh beam
Auto
DRL OFF
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (front windows only) Push the switch completely
down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop
window midway, 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 window needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Up
Down
Driver side
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
TiltClose
Close
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
PushWhen shifting to
reverse, sunshade
retracts automatically,
and then rises again
when driving forward.