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2009
Quick Reference Guide
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2009
Avalon
!A word about safe vehicle operations
This
Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new Avalon.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon
operations. Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 9Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel8Smart Key system27
Trunk release 8
Air Conditioning/Heating20Audio 18Auto lock functions210Automatic Transmission10Center display19Clock 22Cruise control16Cup holders22Door locks 21Dynamic Laser Cruise Control17Garage door opener (HomeLink®)316Lights1& turn signals13Moonroof 14Parking brake11Power outlets 22Seat adjustments-Front12Seat adjustments-Rear12Seat ventilators/Heaters 21Seats-Head restraints 11Steering lock release10Steering wheel switches19Sunshade-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 belts23Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor23Spare tire & tools25Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 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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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Voice command button1,2
Distance button1
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)1
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Clock
Center display1/Navigation system1,2
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
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 vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “ Navigation System
Owner’s Manual .”
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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 warning1,2
Brake system warning1,2
SRS airbag on-off indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Driver seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2009 Owner’s Manual.3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 200\
9 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Vehicle Stability Control system warning1,2
Cruise control indicator3
Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Security indicator
Open door warning2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1,2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
Low fuel level warning2
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1,2
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1,2
Ready mode indicator1
Conventional cruise
Smart Key system warning
1,2
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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 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
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