2013 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

1053-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)■
Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF10-17
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■ Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas.
( P. 93)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
● Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

1063-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle.
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 5 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Unlocks the trunk
(press and hold)
Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) ( P. 107)
Wireless remote control
Function summary
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1073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Trunk:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
■ Security feature
P. 9 1
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
( P. 68)
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 100 When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

1083-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)■
If the wireless remote cont rol does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 415)
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 1 1 4
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 104
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 350
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 453)
■ Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAB
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
NOTE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switches.
◆Entry function
 P. 9 1
◆Wireless remote control
P. 1 0 6
◆Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttonsUnlocks the door
Locks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
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1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
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1113-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 453.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
( P. 415)
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 453)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking
functionAll doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to posi-
tion other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver's door linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when driver’s door is opened.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.

1123-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)
Press the opener switch.
■Entry function
P. 9 1
■Wireless remote control
P. 1 0 6
Using the trunk grip, lower the
trunk without applying force to the
side and push the trunk down
from the outside to close it.
Tr unk
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function
or wireless re mote control.
Opening the trunk from inside the vehicle
Opening the trunk from outside the vehicle
When closing the trunk