2013 TOYOTA AVALON stop start

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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light1 controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Navigation system
1,2/Display audio system1,3
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Steering wheel audio controls
2,3
Paddle shift switches1
Telephone controls2,3
Voice command button2,3
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button1
Cruise control1/Dynamic radar cruise control1
Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
“PCS” off switch1
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC Power outlet
12V DC power outlet
1/Wireless charger switch1
USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
1
Rear sunshade switch1
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “Navigation
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning
(Type A)
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Keyless entry
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Trunk lid
Trunk unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Carry remote to unlock
Push
Push and hold
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Unlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door
only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will
unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Touch
Grasp
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting

-: Downshifting
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
Steering lock release
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)- (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped)
Shift lever
Driving mode select (if equipped)
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshifting

-: Downshifting
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.
Steering lock release
Turn
Push
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display.
Angle
Length
+ (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped)
Driving mode select (if equipped)
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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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*
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
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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*
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Rear
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Front
Door locks
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.
Rear door
Type AType B
Doors-Child safety locks
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Seat belts
Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device with the “” logo can be charged wirelessly. Charging can only
be performed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode. Place a mobile device on the tray. One LED indicator is illuminated while
charging and two LED indicators are illuminated when the charging is complete.
Close
OpenSystem ON/OFF
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