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CUSTOM mode indicator4
1
  If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the \
engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2  If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner\
’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.4 If equipped.
Electric power steering system 
warning (red/yellow)1
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control 
(VSC) OFF indicator1
Security indicator
Smart Key system indicator
SPORT mode indicator
SPORT S mode indicator4
SPORT S+ mode indicator4
Slip indicator1,3
Headlight low/high beam 
indicators
ECO driving indicator1
Driver’s and front passenger ’s seat 
belt reminder (alarm will sound if 
speed is over 12 mph)
ECO MODE indicator
High coolant temperature warning
Open door warning
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low outside temperature indicator
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 
warning1,2
Parking brake indicator2
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with
steering assist indicator  
(white/green/amber
3)
Rear passengers’ seat belt 
reminder indicator
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) 
OFF indicator1,2,4
Intuitive parking assist indicator4
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES 
     
        
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in making the decision when to change lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up) 
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\
 in the 
Avalon’s blind spot. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will be ale\
rted via the outside 
rear view side mirror indicators.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:   
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear\
 of the 
vehicle is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for limitations and more details on this system before\
 
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear  Cross  
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
Indicators
Indicators
RCTA function  display Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer
Outside rear view mirror indicators
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 5-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit http://
www.homelink.com/toyota.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®) (if equipped)
HomeLink® indicator light
Buttons
Garage door operation indicators
Icon 
     
        
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Moving the lever to the lock position will allow the door to be opened o\
nly from the 
outside.
Lock
Unlock
Rear door child safety locks
Safety Connect (if equipped) 
Safety Connect is a subscription-based telematics service that uses Glob\
al 
Positioning System (GPS) data and embedded cellular technology to provide safety 
and security features to subscribers. Safety Connect is staffed with liv\
e agents at 
the Toyota response center, which operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per \
week.
Services for subscribers include: 
• Automatic collision notification
• Stolen vehicle locator 
• Emergency assistance (“SOS” button)
• Enhanced roadside assistance
Microphone
LED light indicators
“SOS” button
For additional information refer to the “Owner’s Manual” or vis\
it www.Toyota.com/
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Keep as low on 
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
NOTE: If a passenger’s seat belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, 
the Automatic locking retractor (ALR) will prevent it from being re-extended 
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help 
hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child re\
straint 
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Seat belts
Push up, or squeeze 
lock release to lower
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
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Luggage floor coverJack
Jack handle
Spare tire  Tool tray
Wheel nut wrench
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
(1)(2)
(2) Loosen the center fastener that   secures the spare tire.
(1) Remove the tool tray.
Spare tire & tools
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
TOOL LOCATION
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE