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This iGuideis not intended as a substitute for theOwner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to
review theOwner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will
have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and
limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and
Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.
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OVERVIEW
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.
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Steering wheel controls
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OVERVIEW
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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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Dynamic laser cruise control display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
SRS airbag on-off indicator
1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
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OVERVIEW
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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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.
PushTu r n
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
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.