TOYOTA AVALON 2008 XX30 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hoodPull
Engine coolant reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Engine maintenance

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine must be ON and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking
downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Floor shift type:
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S”“D”
Steering lock release
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Without Smart Key system
Push
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Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different
modes, or turned OFF.
1. Doors lock: when shifting from “Park.”
Doors unlock: when shifting into “Park.”
2. Doors lock: when the vehicle speed goes above 12 mph.
Doors unlock: when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after
turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Length
Lock release leverLock release lever
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Seatback angle
Position
Leg support (if equipped)
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Position, cushion angle and height
Manual seatPower seat
Seatback angle lever
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe Adjust interval
Pull to wash and wipeAuto wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast Adjust sensor
sensitivity With interval wiper
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher Low beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turnHigh beam
Auto
DRL OFF
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Window lock switch
Automatic operation (front windows only) Push the switch completely
down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop
window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Up
Down
Driver side
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Open
TiltClose
Close
Recommended driving
position to minimize
wind noise.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
PushWhen shifting to
reverse, sunshade
retracts automatically,
and then rises again
when driving forward.

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
compatible telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-3 in the
Owner’s Manualfor more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start callEnd call
Voice command button

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
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 3-6 in the Owner’s Manualfor
more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
*HomeLink®
is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Cruise control (if equipped)
1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain
selected distance from a slower vehicle in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes
or speeds up.
(1) To select distance control modePush the ON-OFF button. The
“READY” and “CRUISE” indicator will come on.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Controlon the previous page.
Note:Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will
increase speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments.
Pushing lever down toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will
change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)
(1) To select conventional/fixed speed controlPush the ON-OFF button.
Push the lever forward and hold until the “NORM.” indicator appears.
(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise
Controlon the previous page.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manualfor more details and complete safety
precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.”
Distance control mode
LONG
MIDDLE
SHORT

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFFView CD
text Seek
station/
CD track
select
AM/Satellite
RadioMode Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Push to skip up/down folder
and radio category type
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.
CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a CD Push “DISC ” or “DISC .”
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.
FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
Push to
adjust tone
& balanceLoad CD(s)
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX audio jack
Select CDStation/CD
track scan
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