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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
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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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including spare),
indicator comes on. Pushing “ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes.
After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks
three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
Seat belt comfort guide
Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for children who
have outgrown child restraints.
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Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
Remove the luggage cover.
Loosen and remove the center fastener.
Remove the spare tire cover.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Spare tire Jack handle
Luggage floor cover
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Jack
Spare tire cover
Wheel nut wrench
Trunk-Internal release
Pull