OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1,2 6
Light control-Instrument cluster/
Trip meter display 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 17-18
Audio 19-20
Auto lock/unlock
2 9
Automatic transmission 9
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) 16
Clock 21
Cruise control 15
Cup holders 21
Door locks 21
Driving mode select 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 14
Lights1 & turn signals 14
Moon roof 11
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 16
Seat adjustments-Front 12
Seat ventilators/heaters 18
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 10
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 11
Traction control (TRAC) OFF 15
USB/AUX port 21
Windows-Power 11
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Wireless charger 20 Doors-Child safety locks
33
Floor mat installation 37
Seat belts 33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 34
Spare tire & tools 35
Star Safety System
™ 36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 34
Trunk-Internal release 35
AVALON 2017
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new
Avalon.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon operation\
s.
Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies \
this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to \
help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of \
printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 38-47
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 32
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC) 29-31
Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist function (LDA w/SA) 25-28
Pre-Collision System Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD) 23-25
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 22
Sensors 22
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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches2Telephone switches2Voice command
switch2
DISP switch
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch
Headlight and turn
signal controls
Tilt and telescopic
steering lock release
Blind Spot Monitor
(BSM) main switch
1
Hood lock release lever
Rear sunshade switch1
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) switch
VSC OFF switch
Trunk opener
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Gauges and meters
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
AUX/USB port
1 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” an\
d “2017 Entune™ Audio
Quick Reference Guide.”
Lane Departure Alert
with Steering Assist
(LDA w/SA) switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC)switch or
Cruise control switch
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Parking brake
Driving mode select
Steering lock release
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If t\
he lock does not
release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locke\
d will be
displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID).
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequ\
ent
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired\
; for
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Turn
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
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.
Driver side
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SLIDING OPERATION
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Parking brake
Driving mode select
Steering lock release
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If the loc\
k does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will b\
e displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID).
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent\
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired; f\
or
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Windows-Power
Moon roof (if equipped)
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Length
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
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 posi\
tion.
Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
REAR CONTROL PANEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Rear control switchRear passengers'
temperature control
Note: Press to lock when not in use.
“MODE/HOLD”
Push to turn audio ON and
select an audio mode. Push
and hold to turn the audio
system OFF.
Push to access
audio screen
Push to access
HOME screen
Push to access
APP screen
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” \
and “2017 Entune™
Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App
Entune™ Premium (JBL®) Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
To operate, push knob to pop the
controller out. Then, turn clockwise for
heater or turn counter-clockwise for
ventilator.To operate, push knob to pop the
controller out. Then, turn clockwise to
change heater temperature from low
to high.
Push Turn
Heater and ventilatorHeater only
Push then Turn
Heater
Ventilator
OFF
Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped)
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Rear passengers'
temperature control
Note: Press to lock when not in use.
Audio*
Volume controls
Select button
“MODE/HOLD”
Push to turn audio ON and
select an audio mode. Push
and hold to turn the audio
system OFF.Back button
Returns to the previous screen.
“vvvv”
Use to search within a selected
audio medium (radio, CD, etc.),
or to perform certain telephone
operations.
Touch screen display
Push to access
audio screen
Push to turn
ON/OFFEject CD
Turn to tune radio stations
manually or select tracks or
files
Push to access
Bluetooth hands-free system
Seek
station/CD
track select
Push to access
HOME screen
Push to access
APP screen
* For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” a\
nd “2017 Entune™
Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Only available for
Entune™ Premium (JBL
®) Audio
Entune™ Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App
Entune™ Premium (JBL®) Audio with Integrated Navigation and App Suite
STEERING WHEEL SWITCHES
To operate, push knob to pop the
controller out. Then, turn clockwise to change heater temperature from low to high.
Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped)
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Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)
Sensors
TSS-P combines an in-vehicle camera mounted in front of the inside rear \
view mirror
and a millimeter-wave radar mounted in the front grill. These sensors su\
pport the
driver assist systems.
Camera sensor
Radar sensor
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect
vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\
stem will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\
on. Do not use
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\
attempt
to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as the syste\
m may not
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \
such as
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\
dstorm or
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\
a vehicle
may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventing the syst\
em from
operating or engaging properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations \
in which the
system may not operate properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/\
PD operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-I\
nformation
Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and m\
ay apply
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is dep\
ressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines tha\
t the
possibility of a frontal collision with a preceding vehicle is extremely\
high, the
system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to he\
lp the
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) is a set of active safety technologies designed
to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic si\
tuations, in
certain conditions. TSS-P is designed to help support the driver’s aw\
areness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving exp\
erience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA)
LDA w/SA is designed to provide notification when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small
corrective steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short
period of time to help keep the vehicle in its lane.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles
and the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between
high beams and low beams as appropriate.
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function (PCS w/PD)
PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or
avoidance support in certain conditions, when the system
detects a potential collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to
occur.
Advanced millimeter-wave radar sensor system is designed
to work with the camera sensor to help recognize a preceding
pedestrian, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance
support in certain conditions.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set distance to a
preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a
lower speed.
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Quick overview-Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P)
Sensors
TSS-P combines an in-vehicle camera mounted in front of the inside rear \
view mirror
and a millimeter-wave radar mounted in the front grill. These sensors su\
pport the
driver assist systems.
The Pre-Collision System uses a radar sensor and camera sensor to help d\
etect
vehicles and pedestrians in front of your vehicle.
As there is a limit to the degree of recognition accuracy and control pe\
rformance
that this system can provide, do not overly rely on this system. This sy\
stem will not
prevent collisions or lessen collision damage or injury in every situati\
on. Do not use
PCS instead of normal braking operations under any circumstances. Do not\
attempt
to test the operation of the pre-collision system yourself, as the syste\
m may not
operate or engage, possibly leading to an accident. In some situations, \
such as
when driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a san\
dstorm or
while driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving on a curve,\
a vehicle
may not be detected by the radar and camera sensors, preventing the syst\
em from
operating or engaging properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for a list of additional situations \
in which the
system may not operate properly.
Refer to a Toyota Owner’s Manual for additional information on PCS w/\
PD operation,
settings adjustments, limitations, and precautions before attempting to \
use it. Pre-Collision Warning
When the system determines that the possibility of a frontal collision i\
s high, a
buzzer will sound and a warning message will be displayed on the Multi-I\
nformation
Display (MID) to urge the driver to take evasive action.
Pre-Collision Brake Assist
If the driver notices the hazard and brakes, the system may provide addi\
tional
braking force using Brake Assist. This system may prime the brakes and m\
ay apply
greater braking force in relation to how strongly the brake pedal is dep\
ressed.
Pre-Collision Braking
If the driver does not brake in a set time and the system determines tha\
t the
possibility of a frontal collision with a preceding vehicle is extremely\
high, the
system may automatically apply the brakes, reducing speed in order to he\
lp the
driver reduce the impact and in certain cases avoid the collision.
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian
Detection function (PCS w/PD)
Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) is a set of active safety technologies designed
to help mitigate or prevent collisions across a wide range of traffic si\
tuations, in
certain conditions. TSS-P is designed to help support the driver’s aw\
areness,
decision making and vehicle operation contributing to a safe driving exp\
erience.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for operation, setting adjustments, limitations and
more details to understand these functions and complete safety precautions. For
more information, please go to http://www.toyota.com/safety-sense
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist function (LDA w/SA)
LDA w/SA is designed to provide notification when the system
detects an unintended lane departure.
The Steering Assist function is designed to provide small
corrective steering inputs to the steering wheel for a short
period of time to help keep the vehicle in its lane.
Automatic High Beams (AHB)
AHB is designed to detect the headlights of oncoming vehicles
and the tail lights of preceding vehicles and switch between
high beams and low beams as appropriate. Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection function (PCS w/PD)
PCS w/PD is designed to provide alert, mitigation, and/or
avoidance support in certain conditions, when the system
detects a potential collision with a preceding vehicle is likely to
occur.
Advanced millimeter-wave radar sensor system is designed
to work with the camera sensor to help recognize a preceding
pedestrian, and provide an alert, mitigation and/or avoidance
support in certain conditions.
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
DRCC is designed to help maintain a pre-set distance to a
preceding vehicle when the preceding vehicle is traveling at a
lower speed.
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