2020 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual (in English)

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Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”\
switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not locked or
tightened, Check engine “
”
indicator may illuminate.
Turn to openStore
Close

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OVERVIEW
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
Hood release
Engine maintenance
DimmerBrighter
Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
Instrument panel light control

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission
* The engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode and the brak\
e pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+ : Upshift
- : Downshift
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever
in the “D” position.
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
+ (“S” mode)
Shift lever
Paddle shifters*
*If equipped
- (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
N
P
R
N
D
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE

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Steering lock release
Windows-Power
Moonroof (if equipped)
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
All window auto up/down Push the switch completely down or pull it completely
up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, opera\
te the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows. Lightly press either side of the moonroof switch while opening/tilting i\
s in progress,
the moonroof stops partway.
A message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will be\
displayed
on the multi-information display. Check that the shift lever is set in P\
. Press the
engine switch while turning the steering wheel left and right.
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely. Push once to open completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Turn
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Electric parking brake
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode (Brake HOLD switch)
Automatic (shift lever operation)
Manual To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\
h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \
the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light and the light on t\
he switch turn
off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\
EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\
ng brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\
ase, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
Parking brake light
Brake hold
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\
D, S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\
hicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\
th the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
MANUAL (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER (IF EQUIPPED)
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Toggle the control switch to set angle and length.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
UpControl switch
Away from
the driver
Length
Toward
the driver
Down Angle
Length
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion (front) angle Seat height Lumber support
(if equipped)
Seatback angle

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Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Windshield wipers & washers
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipeMist
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat folding-Rear
(1)(2)
Tip: To fold rear seats, the release button is located in the trunk.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Pull
Fold down

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.
2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
High beam
or
Automatic High Beam*
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on under certain
conditions to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at\
night. Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,
or lock switch on is pushed after locking. Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high
and low beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night.
Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’\
s Manual for
more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for d\
etails.
Headlights
Parking lights High beam
flasher
Auto OFF Low beam
Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
The engine switch must be in the “IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Steering wheel-heater (if equipped)