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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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Trunkopenermainswitch
Audio system
Storage compartment
1/Navigation system switches1,2
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Cruise control
Tilt lock release lever
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Telescopic lock release
Power rearview mirror control
Glass breakage sensor
1
Rear sunshade switch1
Tr u n k o p e n e r
Fuel filler door opener
1If equipped2For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System
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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