2017 TOYOTA AVALON engine

4548-2. Customization
■Illumination (→P. 272)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Interior lights illumination
controlOnOff—O
Time elapsed before inte-
rior lights turn off15 seconds
Off
OO7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Center console spot lightOnOff—O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation after the engine
switch turned offOnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
OnOff—O
Ambient lights*OnOff—O
Outer foot lights*OnOff—O
Time elapsed before the
outer foot lights turn off
*15 seconds
Off
OO
7.5
seconds
30
seconds
Enable/disable operation
of the outer foot lights
when you approach the
vehicle with the electronic
key on your person
*
OnOff—O
Enable/disable operation
of the outer foot lights
when the doors are
unlocked with the power
door lock switch
*
OnOff—O
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4558-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
■Instrument panel (→P. 81)
■Automatic air conditioning system (→P. 260)
■Touch switch (on the audio panel) (→P. 8 9 )
■Touch switch (on the air conditioning panel) ( →P. 260)
■Rear sunshade* (→ P. 291)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Instrument panel light auto
dimmer control Level 3 Level 1 to 5—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
A/C auto switch operationAutoManualOO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Touch switch sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 3O—
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Touch switch sensitivityLevel 1Level 1 to 3—O
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Reverse operationOnOff—O
Time elapsed before the
reverse operation feature
activates0.7
seconds
0 second
—O0.9 seconds
1.2 seconds
WARNING
■ During customization
As the engine needs to be running during customization, ensure that the
vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such
as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may
collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health
hazard.
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4568-2. Customization
NOTICE
■During customization
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while cus-
tomizing features.

474What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys can be
made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 93)
●If you lose your electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( →P. 109)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 360)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 161)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 114)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 100)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( →P. 105)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside

475What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 160)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 162)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 109)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 163)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 412)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 414)
●Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal
with the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode ( →P. 169)
●
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 162)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 135)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 162)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically

476What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→ P. 390)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 172)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( →P. 388, 396)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( →P. 70)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or
start the engine.
●
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle or the moon roof opened?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 388.
●When a warning message is displayed, perform the correction procedure
appropriate to the message.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

480Alphabetical index
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Battery precautions ....... 339, 417
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 30
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 141
Power window lock switch .... 135
Power window precautions ... 137
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 361
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 33
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 269
Trunk precautions ................. 106
Child-protectors....................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 312, 316 Aluminum wheels.................. 313
Exterior ................................. 312
Interior................................... 316
Seat belts .............................. 317
Clock ......................................... 286
Coat hooks ............................... 293
Compass .................................. 307
Condenser ................................ 336
Console box ............................. 276 Cooling system
Engine overheating............... 418
Cruise control Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
Cup holders ............................. 277
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 449
Daytime running light system.................................... 174
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 264
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 264
Rear window ......................... 264
Dimension ................................ 424
Dinghy towing.......................... 159
Display Cruise control ....................... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 222
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 211
Multi-information display ......... 82
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 396
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481Alphabetical index
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 326
Door courtesy lightsWattage ................................ 432
Doors .......................................... 97 Automatic door locking
and unlocking system ......... 100
Door glasses ......................... 135
Door lock................................. 99
Open door warning buzzer ... 110
Open door warning light........ 390
Outside rear view mirrors...... 132
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 121
Driving ...................................... 144 Break-in tips .......................... 146
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Driving mode select switch ... 248
Procedures ........................... 144
Winter drive tips .................... 255
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 222 Eco Drive Indicator.................... 81
Eco drive mode........................ 248
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) ...................................... 250
Function ................................ 250
Warning light......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 92
Battery-saving function ......... 113
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 411
Replacing the battery............ 360
Emergency flashers ................ 380
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 411
If the engine will not start ...... 409
If the trunk opener is not actuated ............................. 106
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 414
If the warning buzzer
sounds................................ 388E