2011 TOYOTA AVALON wheel

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Driving position memor y system
: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem-
ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set
this function to activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■Entering a position to memory
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.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds, push button
“1” or “2” until the signal
beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.

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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Recalling the memorized position
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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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 8 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, then close the
driver’s door.
Push the “1” or “2” button on the
driver’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 sec-
ond until you hear a beep.
Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(P. 94)

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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless
remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you
hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again, even if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF.
■If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button
(“1” or “2”) again.
■If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi-
tion memory button.

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Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Up
Down
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Rear seats
Up
Down
Push and hold the lock release
button when lowering the head
restraint.
Lock
release button

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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Removing the head restraints
■Installing the head restraints
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■Adjusting the center rear seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
Pull the head restraint up while pushing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Before driving
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Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv-
ing the vehicle.
■Correct use of the seat belts
Extend the shoulder belt so
that it comes fully over the
shoulder, but does not
come into contact with the
neck or slide off the shoul-
der.
Position the lap belt as low
as possible over the hips.
Adjust the position of the
seatback. Sit up straight
and well back in the seat.
Do not twist the seat belt.
■Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Fastening the belt
Push the tab into the buckle
until a clicking sound is heard.
Releasing the belt
Press the release button.
Release button