engine TOYOTA AVALON 2008 XX30 / 3.G User Guide

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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■
If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 395)
● Starting the engine: P. 395
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 340
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features P. 429)
■ Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE: 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING: 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
rings continu-
ously Switched to ACC mode
while the driver’s door is
open (Opened the driver’s
door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in
ACC mode.)
Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
off and close the
driver’s door.
Turned the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off
while the driver’s door is
open Close the driver’s
door.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF-1

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles with smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in the ACC or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehi-
cle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Vehicles without smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either front door is open and the key
is in the engine switch.
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
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Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function Shifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking function Shifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver’s door linked door
unlocking function All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine
switch off.

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Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch to ON mode. (Perform step 2
within 10 seconds.) Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch (
or ) for about 5
seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set or can-
celed are shown as follows.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function “P”
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion “N”
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function

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1-3. Adjustable components (seat
s, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Before driving
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Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
(vehicles with smart key system)
Memorized driving positions can be recalled when you unlock the
driver’s door using the entry function or wireless remote control and
open the driver’s door.
■ Setting the linked door unlock operation
Set the driving positions into the memory system using the “1”
or “2” buttons. ( P. 5 0 )
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to the OFF mode,
then close the driver’s door.
Push the “1” or “2” button on the
driver’s side and the button
on the wireless remote control at
the same time for about 1 sec-
ond until you hear a beep.
■Recalling the memorized position
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Switch to ON mode. Push button “1” or “2” to recall
the memorized position.
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STEP2
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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802)Open one of the doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.

In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. 
( P. 77)
■ Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch set to the OFF mode.
Push the “SET” button and the button on the wireless
remote control at the same time for about 1 second until you
hear 2 beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Each memorized position can be activated within 30 seconds after the corre-
sponding side door is opened, even if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or
the engine switch is in the OFF mode.
■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button
(“1” or “2”) again.
■ If the battery is disconnected
The memorized positions must be reset because the computer’s memory is
erased when the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
■Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment that the seat does not strike the rear pas-
senger.
If this happens, you can stop the movement by pressing another seat posi-
tion memory button.
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Inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Normal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In auto mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehi-
cles behind and automatically reduces the reflected light.
Press the button for longer
than 3 seconds to turn auto
mode on/off.
The indicator comes on when
auto mode is turned on.
The anti-glare mirror is auto-
matically set to auto whenever
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch is
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Outside rear view mirrors
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehic les with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (P. 187)
■ Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear
view mirror to reduce reflected light. ( P. 62)
■ One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and
the outside rear view mirrors. ( P. 50)
Mirror angle can be adjusted usin g the switch when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ACC or ON mode.
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left
Right
Adjust the mirror. Up
Right
Down
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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
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The power windows can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch off (front windows only)
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is switched to
ACC mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once the
driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.
■ Jam protection function (front windows only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. 
(Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.)
Open the window halfway.
Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold-
ing the switch for 1 second.
The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on
when initial settings are complete.
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■The moon roof can be operated when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof after tu rning the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch or the engine switch off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is switched to ACC
mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is
opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing
or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
■ If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically
Keep the switch depressed.
■ To reduce moon roof wind noise
Drive with the moon roof opened automatically (just before fully opened
position).
■ Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation.
Open the window halfway.
Hold down “TILT UP” switch during the following moon roof
sequence:
Tilt up  Tilt down  Slide open (fully open)  Slide close (fully
close)
To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic open-
ing and closing functions work properly.
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STEP2
STEP3