2011 TOYOTA AVALON Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
AVALON
2011
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2011
Avalon
!A word about safe vehicle operations This Quick 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.
The Quick Reference Guideis not intended as a substitute for
theOwner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review theOwner’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 Guideis not a full description of Avalon
operations. Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s
Manualthat 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 Guideis current at
the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make
changes at any time without notice.

1
OVERVIEW
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 18-19Auto lock functions210Automatic Transmission 10Clock 21Cruise control 15Cup holders 22Door locks 10Garage door opener (HomeLink®)315Lights1& turn signals 13Moonroof 17Multi-information display 17Parking brake 11Power outlets 22Seat adjustments-Front 12Seat adjustments-Rear 12Seat ventilators/Heaters 21Seats-Head restraints 12Steering lock release 11Steering wheel switches 19Sunshade-Rear116Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)16Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers114
Doors-Child safety locks 23Seat belt comfort guide 24Seat belts 23Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 23Spare tire & tools 25Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1 Visit 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.

Steering wheel controls
2
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Voice command button1
Multi-information display button
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Wiper and washer controls
Clock
Emergency flasher button
Audio system/Navigation system
1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button
Storage compartment

3
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Tilt lock release lever
Telescopic lock release
Power rearview mirror control
VSC OFF switch
Glass breakage sensor
1
Rear sunshade switch1
Trunk opener
Fuel filler door opener
1If equipped2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

4
OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer/Trip meter and trip meter reset button
Odometer/Trip meter display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Multi-information 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 seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt 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 indicator For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,
2011
Owner’s Manual.

5
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
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
Smart Key system warning1
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2011 Owner’s Manual.
Traction Control OFF indicator
Cruise control SET indicator
2

6
OVERVIEW
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