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2008 Avalon Quick Reference Guide
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 9Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel8Smart Key system27
Trunk release 8
Air Conditioning/Heating20Audio 18Auto lock functions210Automatic Transmission 10Center display19Clock 22Cruise control 16Cup holders 22Door locks 21Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 17Garage door opener (HomeLink®)316Lights1& turn signals 13Moonroof 14Parking brake 11Power outlets 22Seat adjustments-Front 12Seat adjustments-Rear 12Seat ventilators/Heaters 21Seats-Head restraints 11Steering lock release 10Steering wheel switches 19Sunshade-Rear114Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)15Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers112
Doors-Child safety locks 23Seat belt comfort guide24Seat belts 23Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 23Spare tire & tools 25Tire Pressure Warning System reset 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
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1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Steering wheel controls
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Voice command button1,2
Distance button1
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light controls1
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)
1
Clock
Center display/Navigation system2
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger seat
belt reminder lights
Air Conditioning controls
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Trunk opener main switch
Audio system
Storage compartment
1/Navigation system switches1,2
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Cruise control
Tilt lock release lever
Telescopic lock release
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Power rearview mirror control
Glass breakage sensor
1
Rear sunshade switch1
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
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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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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
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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.