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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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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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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
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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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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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Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Length
Lock release leverLock release lever
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
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Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking
hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-3 in the
Owner’s Manualfor more details, or go to Toyota.com and enter
“Bluetooth” in the keyword search.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start callEnd call
Voice command button
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Center display
Without navigation system
Audio display
Air Conditioning display
Outside temperature
Trip information display
Pattern selector knob
Display item can be switched by pushing the knob: (1) Entire display
(2) Audio display and Air Conditioning display (3) OFF
With navigation systemRefer to the“Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Steering wheel switches
Audio controlClimate control
vv
Volume controlTemperature
selector
Auto A/C ON
System OFF
“”
Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.).
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
audiosystemOFF.