2011 TOYOTA AVALON brake

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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 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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push Depress
brake pedal Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE:Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
Trunk access
Opening trunk
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push Carry remote
to lock/unlock

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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be “ON” and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
1. Doors lock: when shifting from Park.
Doors unlock: when shifting into Park.
2. Doors lock: when the vehicle speed goes above 12 mph.
Doors unlock: when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Door locks
LockUnlock
+(“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Steering lock release
Tu r n Tu r n With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Push
Tu r n
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
Gently turn wheel while pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the
lock does not release, the switch will
flash green.
If steering lock does not disengage:

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Cruise control
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can
be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515, or
visit http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.