trunk release TOYOTA AVALON 2009 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 149
P. 138
P. 152
Gauges and meters P. 141
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 153
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 270
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 64
Parking brake pedal
P. 139
Tilt lock release lever
P. 64
Driving position
memory switches

P. 51
Tire pressure warning
system
P. 337

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Before driving
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 3 ft. (1 m) of an
outside door handles. (Only
the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)
When starting the engine or
changing “ENGINE START
STOP” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 3 ft. (1 m) of the
trunk release button.

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Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:
Vehicles with smart key system: Close all the doors and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” swit ch to IGNITION ON mode.
(Perform within 10 seconds.)
Vehicles without smart key system: Close all the doors and
turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform
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
STEP2
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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Before driving
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Internal trunk release lever
■ When keeping items in the trunk
Turn off the main switch and lock the glove box and trunk storage extension
door.
The trunk lid can be opened using a loop of wire near the trunk storage
extension door even with the main switch in the glove box turned off.
CAUTION
■ While driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves
in the vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate,
resulting in death or serious injury.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling
down on the glow-in-the-dark lever
located on the inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 317Trunk openerP. 4 4Fuel filler door P. 7 5
Hood lock release lever
P. 317Fuel filler door opener
P. 7 5Tire inflation pressureP. 4 2 8
Fuel tank capacity18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Fuel typeUnleaded gasoline only P. 75, 424
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 2 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill)qt. (L, Imp.qt.)
With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil P. 425