2008 TOYOTA AVALON key

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
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.

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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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control system warning
1
Cruise control indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Security indicator
Open door warning1
Airbag SRS warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning1
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
Front fog light indicator
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1
Ready mode indicator
Conventional cruise
Smart Key system warning
1

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Keyless entry
Push
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Trunk lid operation
Panic button
Push and hold
Push and hold
NOTE:If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

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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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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
Tu r n
Tu r n Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Push
Tu r n
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.