2009 TOYOTA AVALON buttons

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key
is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Vehicles without smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key
is in the engine switch.
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
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52 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(vehicles with smart key system)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”
or “2” buttons. ( P. 5 1 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, then close the
driver’s door.
■ Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the memorized position.
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1-7. Safety information
Before driving
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Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly
secure child restraints to the ou tboard rear seats using the LATCH
anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a
child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is
not compatible with the LATCH (Low er Anchors and Tethers for Chil-
dren) system.
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided
for the outboard rear seats.
(Buttons displaying the loca-
tion of the anchors are
attached to the seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a
child restraint locking mecha-
nism (ALR/ELR belts except
driver’s seat belt) ( P. 59)
Anchor bracket
(for top tether strap)
Anchor brackets are provided
for all rear seats.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Using the radio
Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning
or pressing “ ”
or “ ” on .
Press and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear
a beep.
Press , or to choose an AM or FM band.
Power Volume
Scan for receivable stations
Seek frequency
Station selector
Adjust the frequency
(AM, FM mode)
or channel (SAT mode)
AM
SAT/FM mode buttons Change the program type
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3-6. Other interior features
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Garage door opener (if equipped)
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink.
Programming the HomeLink (for U.S.A. owners)
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator
Buttons
■ Programming the HomeLink

Point the remote control for the
device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink
 control but-
tons as shown in the illustration.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro-
gramming.
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, hom e lighting systems, and
security systems, and other devices.
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Press and hold down one of the
buttons on the HomeLink
 and
the button on the transmitter.
Continue holding down both but-
tons until the HomeLink
 indica-
tor light changes from a slow
blink to a rapid flash. This will
take approximately 30 seconds.
Test the HomeLink
 operation
by pressing and holding the
newly programmed button for 2
seconds. If programming was
successful, the garage door will
open and close.
If the garage door does not oper-
ate, press and hold the pro-
grammed button for at least 3
seconds. If the indicator light
flashes rapidly then remains
solid, your garage door opener is
Rolling Code type.
Skip STEP 4 and proceed to the
section “Programming a Rolling
Code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink buttons.
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Programming a Rolling Code sys tem (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is Rolling Code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming the HomeLink
” before proceeding with
the steps listed below.
Locate the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener
for the location of the training button.
Press and release the training button.
Press for 5 seconds and release the vehicle’s programmed
HomeLink
 button twice. The garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If
the door does not open, press and release the button a third time.
This third press and release will complete the programming process
by opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recog-
nize the HomeLink
 transceiver and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to prog ram another rolling code sys-
tem for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons.
■ Programming an entry gate (f or U.S.A. owners)/Programming
all devices in the Canadian market
Place your transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the
surface of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while program-
ming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the device’s remote
control button for two seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 compatible trans-
ceiver starts to flash rapidly, release the buttons.
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Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by pressing the newly
programmed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
 buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for
assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Basic program-
ming” instructions.
Operating the HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light on the HomeLink transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long
as the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 out-
side buttons for 20 seconds until
the indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.
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