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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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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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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.
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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