2012 TOYOTA AVALON Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 a 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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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.
Push Tu r n t o o p e n
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control-+
Trunk release
Push
Trunk opener
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch 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 do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S” “D”
Auto lock/unlock
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 ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Door locks
LockUnlock
+(“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Leg support (if equipped)
Seat position, cushion angle (if equipped) and height (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle lever
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL)
Automatically turns on the headlights at a
reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30
seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Tu r n
Headlights
Parking lights Auto
DRL OFF

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Window lock switch
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch
in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized. Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Up
Down
Driver side
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipe Auto wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Adjust sensor
sensitivity
With interval wiper (if equipped)
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper
(if equipped)
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.