2010 TOYOTA AVALON light

2010
Avalon
!Awordaboutsafevehicleoperations ThisQuick Reference Guideis 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.
TheQuick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manuallocated in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’s Manualand
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.
ThisQuick Reference Guideis not a full description of Avalon
operations. Every Avalon owner should review theOwner’s
Manualthat accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout theOwner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operatinginstructionstohelpyouavoidinjuryorequipment
malfunction.
All information in thisQuick Reference Guideis 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
Spare tire & tools
To o l l o c a t i o n
Removing the spare tire
(1) Remove the luggage cover.
(2) Loosen and remove the center fastener.
(3) Remove the spare tire cover.
Refer to theOwner’s Manualfor tire changing and jack positioning
procedures.
Spare tire Jack handle
Luggage floor cover
Jack
Spare tire cover
Wheel nut wrench
Trunk-Internal release
Pull
(1)(2)(3)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap 8Hood release 9Indicator symbols 4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel 2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel 8Smart Key system27
Trunk release 8
Air Conditioning/Heating 20Audio 18Auto lock functions210Automatic Transmission 10Center display 19Clock 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-Rear114Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)15Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers112
Doors-Child safety locks 23Seatbelt comfort guide 24Seatbelts 23Seatbelts-Shoulder belt anchor 23Spare tire & tools 25Tire 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.2Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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 light1controls
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
seatbelt reminder lights
Air Conditioning controls

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Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button
Odometer/Trip meter display
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Dynamic laser cruise control display
Charging system warning1
Brake system warning1
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 seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seatbelt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2010
Owner’s Manual.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
Vehicle Stability Control system warning
1
Cruise control indicator2
Tire Pressure Warning1
Security indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1
Ready mode indicator1
Conventional cruise
Smart Key system warning
1
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2010 Owner’s Manual.

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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
-
+
Tr u n k r e l e a s e
ON Push Trunk opener Main switch
OFF
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights&turnsignals
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 systemAutomatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after
locking.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
High beam
Auto
DRL OFF
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Window lock switch
Automatic operationPush 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 switchDeactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized.
RefertotheOwner’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 theOwner’s Manualfor more details.
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
PushWhen shifting to
reverse, sunshade
retracts automatically,
and then rises again
when driving forward.
Push once to open
partway; again to
open completely.