2016 TOYOTA AVALON trunk release

933-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (P. 410)
■Panic mode
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off, lock the glove box and armrest door as
circumstances demand. ( P. 104, 274, 290)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
Using the mechanical key
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.

1053-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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■Operation signal
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been opened.
■ Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent the tr unk being locked with the electronic key inside
● When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key
left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened pressing the trunk release button
on the trunk lid.
● Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with
you when leaving the vehicle.
● Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are locked,
the key may not be detected depending on the places and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■ Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling the
glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

1093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Effective range (areas within whic h the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside door handle.
(Only the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release but-
ton.
When starting the engine or
changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Type A
Type B

1724-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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■Daytime running light system ( vehicles with halogen headlights)
● To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically whenever the engine is
started and the parking brake is released with the headlight switch off or in
the “AUTO” position. (Illuminate dimmer than the headlight high beam.)
Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
For the U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned off and a door is opened and all of the
doors and trunk are closed. (The lights turn off immediately if on the
key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on. The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

2745-3. Using the storage features
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Open (pull up the lever)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. ( P. 104)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest
Glove box
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2
3
Console box
Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Slide the lid forward while pulling
up the lever.
The lid can also be opened from the for-
wardmost position.

485Alphabetical index
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Keyless entrySmart key system ........... 97, 103
Wireless remote
control........................... 97, 103
Keys ............................................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
Electronic key ......................... 92
Engine switch........................ 160
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 410
Key number plate.................... 92
Keyless entry .......................... 92
Mechanical key ....................... 93
Replacing the battery ............ 358
Warning buzzer..................... 110
Wireless remote control key ........................................ 92
Knee airbags .............................. 34
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) ......... 209
Language (multi-information display) ..... 85
LATCH anchors ......................... 58
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 209
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 326
Hood lock release lever ........ 326
Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Shift lever .............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wiper lever............................ 178 License plate lights ................. 171
Light switch ........................... 171
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 366
Wattage ................................ 432
Lights Automatic high beam ............ 174
Headlight switch ................... 171
Illuminated entry system ....... 272
Interior light ........................... 271
Interior lights list.................... 270
Personal lights ...................... 271
Replacing light bulbs ............ 366
Trunk light ............................. 105
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Vanity lights .......................... 283
Wattage ................................ 432
Load capacity .......................... 157
Lock steering column ............. 162
Low profile tire......................... 344
Luggage hook .......................... 281
Luggage net ............................. 281
Luggage security system ....... 104
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Tachometer ................................ 79
Tail lights .................................. 171Light switch ........................... 171
Replacing light bulbs............. 373
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 70
Engine immobilizer system ..... 68
Tire inflation pressure ............. 431
Maintenance data ................. 431
Warning light ......................... 389
Tire information ....................... 436
Glossary................................ 443
Size ....................................... 439
Tire identification number ..... 438
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system .................................... 341Function ................................ 341
Initializing .............................. 341
Installing tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters......................... 341
Registering ID codes ............ 343
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 342
Warning light ......................... 389
Tires .......................................... 340 Chains................................... 254
Checking ............................... 340
If you have a flat tire ............. 395
Inflation pressure .................. 431
Information ............................ 436
Replacing .............................. 395
Rotating tires......................... 340
Size ....................................... 431
Snow tires ............................. 255
Spare tire .............................. 395
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 341
Warning light ......................... 389
Tools ......................................... 396 Top tether strap ......................... 64
Total load capacity .................. 157
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 159
Emergency towing ................ 380
Trailer towing ........................ 158
TOYOTA PARKING ASSIST MONITOR
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Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 188
Automatic High Beam ........... 174
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 220
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 209
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 196
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 248
Transmission ........................... 165
Automatic transmission ........ 165
Driving mode select switch ... 246
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 409
Paddle shift switches ............ 166
S mode ................................. 166
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 79
Trunk ........................................ 103 Internal trunk release lever ... 105
Luggage security system ...... 104
Smart key system ................. 103
Trunk features ...................... 281
Trunk handle......................... 104
Trunk light ............................. 105
Trunk opener main switch .... 104
Trunk opener switch ............. 103
Trunk storage extension ....... 290
Wireless remote control ........ 103
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 105
Wattage ................................ 432
Turn signal lights .................... 169 Replacing light bulbs .... 368, 370
Turn signal lever ................... 169
Wattage ................................ 432
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 326 P. 103 P. 186
Hood lock release leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 326P. 431
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 184, 426
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 3 1
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 4 2 6
Engine oil type
P. 426