turn signal TOYOTA AVALON 2009 XX30 / 3.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 22Keys ..................................... 22
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 24
Smart key system................. 24
Wireless remote control ....... 35
Doors.................................... 39
Trunk .................................... 44
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, s teering wheel,
mirrors) ............................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Driving position memory system ................................ 51
Head restraints ..................... 55
Seat belts ............................. 57
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Inside rear view mirror.......... 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and
moon roof ......................... 69
Power windows .................... 69
Moon roof ............................. 72
1-5. Refueling ............................. 75 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 75 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 78
Engine immobilizer system ... 78
Alarm .................................... 80
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 82
1-7. Safety information .............. 83 Correct driving posture ......... 83
SRS airbags ......................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 103
Installing child restraints ..... 107
2-1. Driving procedures........... 118 Driving the vehicle .............. 118
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key system) .... 127
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key
system) ............................. 131
Automatic transmission ...... 134
Turn signal lever ................. 138
Parking brake ..................... 139
Horn .................................... 140
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 141 Gauges and meters ............ 141
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 144
Center display..................... 147
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Headlight (high beam) P. 149
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal light P. 138
Fog light P. 152
Side marker light P. 149
Headlight (low beam) P. 149
Hood P. 317
Windshield wiper P. 153
Moon roof P. 72
Outside rear viewmirror
P. 67

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Tire
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 336
P. 397
P. 428
P. 433
Tail lights P. 149
Side marker light P. 149
Trunk P. 44
Rear window defogger P. 200
Door P. 39
Fuel filler door P. 75
Turn signal light P. 138
: If equipped
Back-up light
Tail/stop light
P. 149

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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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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
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Driving position memor y system (if equipped)
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat and
outside rear view mirrors) can be entered into the computer’s mem-
ory and recalled with the touch of a button. It is also possible to set
this function to activate automati cally when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
■ Entering a position to memory
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the
desired positions. While pushing the “SET” but-
ton, push button “1” or “2” until
the signal beeps.
If the selected button has
already been preset, the previ-
ously recorded position will be
overwritten.
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 118Driving the vehicle............ 118
Engine (ignition) switch (with smart key
system) .......................... 127
Engine (ignition) switch (without smart key
system) .......................... 131
Automatic transmission .... 134
Turn signal lever .............. 138
Parking brake ................... 139
Horn ................................. 140 2-2. Instrument cluster.......... 141
Gauges and meters ......... 141
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 144
Center display .................. 147
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers ........ 149
Headlight switch ............... 149
Fog light switch ................ 152
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 153
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................ 158
Cruise control ................... 158
Dynamic laser cruise control ............................ 161
Driving assist systems ..... 174
2-5. Driving information ........ 177 Cargo and luggage .......... 177
Vehicle load limits ............ 180
Winter driving tips ............ 181
Trailer towing ................... 186
Dinghy towing .................. 187

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 138)Cruise control indicator
(P. 158)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 150)Cruise control indicator
(P. 158, 161)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 149)
(if equipped)
Ready mode indicator
(P. 161)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 149)
(if equipped)
Conventional cruise
indicator ( P. 161)
Security indicator
(P. 78, 80)Slip indicator ( P. 174)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 134)
SRS airbag on-off
indicator ( P. 97)
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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified
dealer.
UPDATING You have not subscribed to XM
® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryp-
tion code. Contact XM
® Satellite Radio for sub-
scription information. When a contract is canceled,
you can choose “CH000” and all free-to-air chan-
nels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it
does not change automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-
nel, contact XM
® Satellite Radio.
NO SIGNAL The XM
® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
LOADING The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any
programming. Select another channel.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at that time. No
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3-6. Other interior features
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Test the operation of the HomeLink
 by pressing the newly
programmed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink
 buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for
assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Basic program-
ming” instructions.
Operating the HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light on the HomeLink transceiver should turn on.
The HomeLink continues to send a signal for up to 20 seconds as long
as the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)
Press and hold down the 2 out-
side buttons for 20 seconds until
the indicator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.
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