2008 TOYOTA AVALON Quick Reference Guide

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
compatible telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-3 in the
Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start callEnd call
Voice command button

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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-6 in the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
*HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set

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Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain
selected distance from a slower vehicle in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes
or speeds up.
(1) To select distance control modePush the ON-OFF button. The
“READY” and “CRUISE” indicator will come on.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Controlon the previous page.
Note:Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will
increase speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments.
Pushing lever down toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will
change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed controlPush the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “NORM.” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Controlon the previous page.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details and complete safety
precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
LONG
MIDDLE
SHORT

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Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFFView CD
text Seek
station/
CD track
select
AM/Satellite
RadioMode Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Push to skip up/down folder
and radio category type
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a CD Push “DISC ” or “DISC .”
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
Push to
adjust tone
& balanceLoad CD(s)
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX audio jack
Select CDStation/CD
track scan
vv

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Center display
Without navigation system
Audio display
Air Conditioning display
Outside temperature
Trip information display
Pattern selector knob
Display item can be switched by pushing the knob: (1) Entire display
(2) Audio display and Air Conditioning display (3) OFF.
With navigation systemRefer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel switches (if equipped)
Audio controlClimate control
vv
Volume controlTemperature
selector
Auto A/C ON
System OFF
“ ”
-In radio modePush to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the
next strong station.
-In CD modePush to skip up or down to next/previous track; push and
hold to select a disc.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system OFF.

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Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature (driver side)
Temperature (passenger side)
Climate control OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Automatic climate control ON
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear defogger
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce
window fogging.
Fan speed
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON:Separate temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Indicator OFF:Synchronize temperature settings for driver and
passenger.
Windshield defogger
* If equipped
Display
Control
Without navigation systemWith navigation system

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Door locks
Lock
Unlock
Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)
Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater, counter-
clockwise for ventilator.
PushTu r n
With ventilatorHeater only
PushTu r n

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Cup holders
Rear with console box
FrontRear
Power outlets
Auxiliary box
Console box
Engine switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position to be used.
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round OFF minutes
Without navigation system
With navigation systemRefer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”