2018 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual (in English)

OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Traction control (TRAC) OFF
To disable the system, press “TRAC OFF” and a message will be shown on the
Multi-Information Display (MID). Press the switch again to turn the system back on.
Driving mode select
Normal mode
Suitable for normal driving.
ECO drive mode
Helps achieve lower fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent
accelerating and braking.
SPORT mode
Use when a higher level of response is desired, such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
Type A
Type B
Temperature selector
(driver side)
Temperature selector
(driver side)Windshield airflow/defogger
Windshield airflow/defoggerAir Conditioning ON/OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF Climate control OFF
Climate control OFFFan speed
Fan speedOutside rearview mirror/Rear defogger
Outside rearview mirror/Rear defoggerTemperature selector
(passenger side)
Temperature selector
(passenger side)Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF) “SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronized
temperature settings for driver,
passengers and rear seat (if
equipped).
Indicator OFF: Separate
temperature settings for driver
and passengers.
“SYNC” button
Indicator ON: Synchronized
temperature settings for driver,
passengers and rear seat (if
equipped).
Indicator OFF: Separate
temperature settings for driver
and passengers. Airflow vent mode
In “
/” mode,
use outside air (“
” indicator ON) to reduce
window fogging.Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting
will cause the airflow vents,
air intake and fan to adjust
automatically.
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting
will cause the airflow vents,
air intake and fan to adjust
automatically. Airflow vent mode
In “
/” mode, use
outside air (“
”
indicator ON) to reduce
window fogging.
Air conditioning/heating

OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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REAR CONTROL PANEL (IF EQUIPPED)
Rear control switchRear passengers'
temperature control
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
Note: Press to lock when not in use.
HeaterVentilator
OFF
Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped)

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Audio*
Volume controls
“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.
Enter/Select“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/OFF or
turn to adjust volumeEject CD
Turn to tune radio stations
manually or select tracks or
filesPush to access
Bluetooth hands-
free system Push to turn mute
ON/OFF or play/pause
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” and “2018 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
Audio
Steering wheel switches

OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
19 USB port
By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory stick to the
USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory
stick through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX port
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music from a portable
audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system while in AUX mode.
Open
USB/AUX port
Wireless charger (if equipped)
A mobile device with the “” logo can be charged wirelessly. Charging can only
be performed with the “POWER” switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode. Place a
mobile device on the tray. One LED indicator is illuminated while charging and two
LED indicators are illuminated when the charging is complete.
Push once
to closeOpen
System ON/OFF

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
System ON/OFF
Buzzer
Rear view mirror indicators
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
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The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling in the
Avalon’s blind spot and advises the driver of the vehicles’ presence via the outside
rear view mirror indicators.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
(if equipped)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front console
Type AType B
The “POWER” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for use.
Center console (Accessible from rear seat)
Rear armrest (if equipped)
Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper of
the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is located
above the license plate.
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “APPS” button
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen. Select “Camera” to adjust the screen
contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system.
Power outlets - 12V DC (if equipped)

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Clock
Cup holders
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
FRONT
REAR
Type AType B
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
H-Hour setH-Hour setM-Minute setM-Minute set
Type A
Type B
Lock
Unlock
Door locks