2013 TOYOTA AVALON reset

18Pictorial index
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■Switches
Driving position memory switches* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 118
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380
PCS OFF switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Tire pressure warning reset switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 336
Trunk opener main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 113
Rear sunshade switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 278
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
TRAC/VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Trunk opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 112
Outside rear view mirror switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 109
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
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772. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
AVALON (U)_(OM41440U)The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on where the
vehicle is sold.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data (
P. 80)
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob
P. 78, 79
Gauges and meters
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782. Instrument cluster
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 161)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Switches between trip meter “A”
and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
Changing the trip meter display
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Instrument cluster
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Switching the display
Items displayed can be
switched by pressing the
“DISP” button.
■Distance to empty
Displays the estimated maxi-
mum distance that can be
driven with the quantity of fuel
remaining.
• This distance is computed
based on your average fuel con-
sumption. As a result, the actual
distance that can be driven may
differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis-
play may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the engine
switch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the engine
switch off, the display may not
be updated.
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Average fuel economy
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function
was reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing and holding the “DISP”
button when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
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1183-3. Adjusting the seats
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Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired
positions.
While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1” or “2” until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has already
been preset, the previously
recorded position will be overwrit-
ten.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
Driving position memor y
: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat
and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled
by pressing 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
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Recalling the memorized position
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1924-5. Using the driving support systems
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■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift. (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise co ntrol cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the warning message for the crui se control is shown on the multi-
information display
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

3106-2. Maintenance
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■Repair and replacement
It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repairs to ensure
performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if
a repair shop other than a Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the war-
ranty coverage.
■ Reset the maintenance data (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the maintenance
schedule, please reset the maintenance data.
To reset the data, follow the procedure described below:
Turn the engine switch off with the trip meter A reading shown. ( P. 78)
While pressing the trip meter reset knob ( P. 78), turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode
Continue to press and hold the knob until the trip meter displays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty cove rage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take
care of it.
CAUTION
■ If your vehicle is not properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
●Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands
after handling. ( P. 330)
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3366-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.
Initialization cannot be performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. ( P. 435)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressu re to the specified cold tire infla-
tion pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate
based on this pressure level.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press and hold the tire pres-
sure warning reset switch
until the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks slowly 3 times.
Wait for a few minutes with the engine switch in IGNITION ON
mode and then turn the engine switch off.
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