2022 TOYOTA AVALON trunk release

1243-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system (P. 137)
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 124)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 2 7 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 2 7 )
Opens the windows
*2 and
moon roof
*1, 2 (  P. 127)
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 3 3 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 125)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electro nic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properl y, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 484)
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5
Using the mechanical key

1343-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent th e trunk being locked w ith the electronic key inside
● When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the elect ronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys wit h you when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk i s closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the t runk opener.
■ Open trunk warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
■ Internal trunk release lever
■ Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 485)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 485)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 435)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 525)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

1373-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 127)
● Opens the trunk ( P. 1 3 3 )
● Starts the engine ( P. 1 8 6 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
1
2
3
4

1473-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ When returning the seat t o its original position
● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the sea t belt through
its guide. ( P. 32)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear co nsole box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forwar d and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

554What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 459)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 198)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 455, 465)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm: • Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or st art
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 465)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 455, 465.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 470)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 495)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

562Alphabetical index
JackPositioning the jack ............... 402
Vehicle-equipped jack........... 471
Jack handle .............................. 471
Jam protection function
Moon roof.............................. 167
Power window....................... 162
Keyless entry Smart key system ......... 127, 133
Wireless remote control......................... 127, 133
Keys .......................................... 124 Battery-saving function ......... 139
Electronic key ....................... 124
Engine switch........................ 186
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 484
If you lose your keys ..... 125, 126
Key number plate.................. 124
Keyless entry ........................ 124
Mechanical key ..................... 124
Replacing the battery ............ 435
Warning buzzer..................... 138
Wireless remote control ........ 124
Knee airbags .............................. 36 Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ...... 243
Language
(multi-information display)... 107
LATCH anchors ......................... 61
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 401
Hood lock release lever ........ 401
Internal trunk release lever ... 134
Shift lever.............................. 191
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 155
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Wiper lever ........................... 212
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 441
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 208
Cornering lights .................... 205
Daytime running light system .......... ...................... 206
Door courtesy lights .............. 352
Headlight switch ................... 204
Illuminated entry system ....... 354
Interior lights ......................... 353
Interior lights list.................... 352
Personal lights ...................... 353
Replacing light bulbs ............ 441
Trunk light ............................. 134
Turn signal lever ................... 197
Vanity lights .......................... 362
Wattage ................................ 508
Welcome lighting .................. 207
Load capacity .......................... 183
Lock steering column ............. 188
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 243
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567Alphabetical index
Spark plug ................................ 503
Specifications .......................... 498
Speedometer .............................. 90
Sport mode............................... 324
Steering lockColumn lock release ............. 188
Steering wheel ......................... 155
Adjustment ............................ 155
Heated steering wheel .......... 349
Meter control switches ............ 94
Power easy access system ......... ....................... 148
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs............. 441
Storage feature ........................ 355
Storage precautions ................ 355
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 495
Sun visors ................................ 362
Sunshade Roof ...................................... 167
Switches Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 208
Brake hold switch.................. 202
Cruise control switch............. 263
Door lock switches ................ 129
Driving mode select switches.............................. 324
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 148
Emergency flasher switch ..... 444
Engine switch........................ 186 Fuel door opener switch ....... 218
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 377
Heated steering wheel .......... 349
Ignition switch ....................... 186
Light switch ........................... 204
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) switch ................................. 251
Meter control switches ............ 94
“MOOD” switch ..................... 354
Moon roof switches............... 166
“ODO/TRIP” switch ................. 95
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 159
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
Parking brake switch ............ 198
Power door lock switch ......... 129
Power window switches........ 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 344
Seat heater switches ............ 349
Seat ventilators switches ...... 349
“SOS” button........................... 71
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 155
Trunk opener switch ............. 133
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................... 270
VSC OFF switch ................... 330
Window lock switch .............. 162
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 212
Wireless charger switch........ 366
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

569Alphabetical index
Toyota parking assist monitor
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 220 Automatic High Beam ........... 208
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 263
LTA (Lane Tracing
Assist)................................. 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 228
RSA (Road Sign Assist)........ 258
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 328
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 328
Trailer towing .......................... 184
Transmission Automatic transmission......... 191
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 324
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 195
Paddle shift switches ............ 193
S mode ................................. 192
Trip information ....................... 118
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk......................................... 133 Cargo net .............................. 361
Grocery bag hooks ............... 361
Internal trunk release lever ... 134
Smart key system ................. 133
Trunk light ............................. 134
Trunk opener ........................ 133
Wireless remote control ........ 133 Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 134
Wattage ................................ 508
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................... 441
Turn signal lever ................... 197
USB charging port................... 364
Vanity lights ............................. 362 Wattage ................................ 508
Vanity mirrors .......................... 362 Vanity lights .......................... 362
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 499
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 328
VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 328
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