Page 3 of 32
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
2013
Avalon
INDEX
Engine maintenance 9
Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
Automatic Transmission 10
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 21
Clock 20
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Dynamic radar cruise control 17
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
iPod®/USB/AUX port 21
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moonroof 12
Multi-Information Display 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 14
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat ventilators/Heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 22
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 23
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
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.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
2013Avalon.indd 110/11/12 10:38 PM
Page 6 of 32
4
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1
2013Avalon.indd 410/11/12 10:39 PM
Page 7 of 32
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
1
Pre-Collision System indicator1,5
Automatic high beam indicator4
Radar cruise control indicator3,4
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
2013Avalon.indd 510/11/12 10:39 PM
Page 16 of 32
14
Power outlets-12V DC
Front console
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for use.
Center console
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Parking lights
Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust sensor sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Auto wipe
Slow
Fast
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
With intermittent wiper (if equipped)
Right side: if equipped
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (if equipped)
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
* Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for details on activating the automatic high beams.
Adjust frequency1
Activate*
2013Avalon.indd 1410/11/12 10:39 PM
Page 17 of 32
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
15
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for use.
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn High beam
flasher
Auto
DRL OFF
Turn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Low beam
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
* Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on activating the automatic high beams.
DeactivateActivate*
2013Avalon.indd 1510/11/12 10:39 PM