2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

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Interior features
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers
when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if either of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.
● The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the hybrid system is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered
due to the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the
hybrid system is turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates)
can be changed.
(Customizable features: →P. 461)
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered, do not place fingers \
or
other objects in the fastener section or in the opening. They may get caught,
causing injury.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade
when the hybrid system is off.
To ensure normal operation of the sunshade, observe the following precau-
tions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
● Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
● Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
● Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
● Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.

3065-4. Other interior features
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Coat hooks
WARNING
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.

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Interior features
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink.
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator light
Buttons
Garage door opener∗
∗: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
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■Programming the HomeLink
Point the remote control for
the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75
mm) from the HomeLink

control buttons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro-
gramming.
Press and hold one of the
HomeLink
® buttons and the
transmitter button. When the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from a slow to a
rapid flash, you can release
both buttons.
If the HomeLink® indicator light
comes on but does not flash, or
flashes rapidly for 2 seconds
and remains lit, the HomeLink
®
button is already programmed.
Use the other buttons or follow
the “Reprogramming a Home-
Link
® button” instructions. ( →P.
312)
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Test the operation of the
HomeLink® by pressing the
newly programmed button.
If programming a garage door
opener, check to see if the
garage door opens and closes.
If the garage door does not
operate, see if your garage
transmitter is of the Rolling
Code type. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
® button.
The garage door has the rolling
code feature if the indicator light
(on the HomeLink
®) flashes rap-
idly for 2 seconds and then
remains lit. If your transmitter is
the Rolling Code type, proceed
to the heading “Programming a
rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink buttons.
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■Programming a Rolling Code system (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is Rolling Code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming the HomeLink
” before proceeding with the
steps listed below.
Locate the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener for
the location of the training button.
Press the training button.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3
below.
Press and hold the vehicle’s programmed HomeLink button for
2 seconds and release it. Repea t this step once again. The
garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If the
door does not open, press and release the button a third time. This third
press and release will complete the programming process by opening
the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize
the HomeLink
 transceiver and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code system
for any of the remaining HomeLink buttons.
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■Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
all devices in the Canadian marketPlace your transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm) away from the sur-
face of the HomeLink
.
Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
Repeatedly press and release (cyc le) the device’s remote control
button for two seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the indicator light on the HomeLink
 compatible trans-
ceiver starts to flash rapidly, release the buttons.
Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
 buttons.
■Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for
assistance.
■Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a but ton, follow the “Basic program-
ming” instructions.
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Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light on the HomeLink transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long as
the button is pressed.
Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. After 20 seconds, the
HomeLink® indicator light will start flashing slowly. Keep pressing the
HomeLink® button and press and hold the transmitter button until the
HomeLink® indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
Release the buttons.
Press and hold down the 2 out-
side buttons for 10 seconds until
the indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.
Operating the HomeLink®
Reprogramming a HomeLink® button
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three programs)