2016 TOYOTA AVALON Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
7 NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Smart Key system
Start function
Push Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
1 The Smart Key system is only available on driver side door and trunk for the
XLE Avalon. All other models will have the Smart Key system on the front
doors and trunk.
2 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. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how
to program the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Trunk unlock
Push
Carry remote to unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock1
Touch
Unlocking operation
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock2
Grasp

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Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press
Turn to open
Store
Light control-Instrument panel/
Change trip meter display
OVERVIEW
Turn
Brightness control
Push
Switch “A” and “B”+ -
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Hood release
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull

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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
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.
P
R
N
D
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)- (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped) Shift lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Steering lock release
Turn
Push
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 (MID).
Angle
Length
Driving mode select
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moon roof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended driving position
to minimize wind noise.
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Windows-Power
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows.
Push once to open; moon roof will automatically stop at the recommended
position. Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway;
again to open completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Seat adjustments-Front
Driver’s seat
Passenger’s seat
Seat cushion length (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seat height (if equipped)
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle (if equipped)
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
(1) Distance to empty (2) Digital speedometer
(3) Average fuel economy (4) Current fuel economy
(5) ECO Drive Level (6) Sway warning (if equipped)
(7) Turn-by-turn navigation (vehicles with a navigation system)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable features.

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Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust sensor sensitivity2Adjust sensor sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipe Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipeSingle wipe
Auto wipeAuto wipe
SlowSlow
FastFast
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
Type A
Type AType B
Type B With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (if equipped)
Pull to wash and wipe Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipeSingle wipe
Interval wipeInterval wipe
SlowSlow
FastFast Adjust frequency
1Adjust frequency1