2017 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

1213-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
The seat is automatically adjusted to allow the driver to enter and exit
the vehicle easily.
When all of the following have
been performed, the driver’s seat
is automatically adjusted to a
position that allows driver to enter
and exit the vehicle easily.• The shift lever has been shifted to P.
• The engine switch has been turned off.
• The driver’s seat belt has been unfastened.
When any of the following is perform ed, the driver’s seat automatically
returns to its original position. • The engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
• The driver’s seat belt has been fastened.
■ Operation of the power easy access system
When exiting the vehicle, the power easy access system may not operate if
the seat is already close to the rearmost position, etc.
■ Customization
The seat movement amount settings of the power easy access system can
be customized. (Customizable features: →P. 449)
Driving position memory∗
∗: If equipped
This feature automatically adjusts the driver’s seat and outside
rear view mirrors to make entering and exiting the vehicle easier
or to suit your preferences.
Power easy access system

1223-3. Adjusting the seats
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be recorded and recalled by pressing a
button.
Two different driving positions can be recorded into memory.
■Recording procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions.
While pressing the “SET”
button, or within 3 seconds
after the “SET” button is
pressed, press button “1” or
“2” until the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
Driving position memory
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1233-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
■Recall procedureCheck that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press button “1” or “2” to
recall the desired position.
■To stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following:
● Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
■ Seat positions that can be memorized ( →P. 1 1 9 )
The seat position, with the exception of the portions adjusted by the seat
cushion length switch and lumbar support switch, can be recorded.
■ Operating the driving position memo ry after turning the engine switch
off
Recorded seat positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again.
■ In order to correctly use the dr iving position memory function
If a seat position is already in the furthest possible position and the seat is
operated in the same direction, the recorded position may be slightly different
when it is recalled.
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1243-3. Adjusting the seats
Each electronic key can be registered to recall your preferred driving
position.
■Registering procedure
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the
following:
Carrying only the key to which you want to link the driving position,
shift the shift lever to P and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
linked properly.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and recall the
position which you want to link.
While pressing the button to
recall the position, press the
driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until
the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is
unlocked using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control
and the driver’s door is opened.
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Recall procedure
Carry the electronic key that has been registered to the driving
position, and then unlock and open the driver’s door using the
smart key system or wi reless remote control.
The driving position will move to the recorded position. However, the
seat will move to a position slightly behind the recorded position in order
to make entering the vehicle easier.
If the driving position is in a position that has already been recorded, the
seat and outside rear view mirrors will not move.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
or fasten a seat belt.
The seat will move to the recorded position.
Memory recall function
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1253-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
■Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key to which you want to cancel the linked door
unlock operation.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press the driver’s door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.
■Recalling the driving position us ing the memory recall function
● Different driving positions can be registered for each electronic key. There-
fore, the driving position that is recalled may be different depending on the
key being carried.
● If a door other than the driver’s door is unlocked with the smart key system,
the driving position cannot be recalled. In this case, press the driving posi-
tion button which has been set.
■ Customization
The unlock door settings of the memory recall function can be customized.
(Customizable features: →P. 449)
WARNING
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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1263-3. Adjusting the seats
Vertical adjustmentUp
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
■Removing the head restrain ts (except rear center seat)
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release button
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Rear seats (except center seat)
Lock release button
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Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Lock release button

1273-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
■Installing the head restraints
Front seats
Rear seats (except center seat)
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (except rear center seat)
■ Adjusting the rear seat head restraint (except center seat)
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
WARNING
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Lock release button
Lock release button

1283-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.
Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.
After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.
To sound the horn, press on or
close to the mark.
Steering wheel
The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
Adjustment procedure
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Horn