engine TOYOTA AVALON 2009 XX30 / 3.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
Engine maintenance9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 9Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel8Smart Key system27
Trunk release 8
Air Conditioning/Heating20Audio 18Auto lock functions210Automatic Transmission10Center display19Clock 22Cruise control16Cup holders22Door locks 21Dynamic Laser Cruise Control17Garage door opener (HomeLink®)316Lights1& turn signals13Moonroof 14Parking brake11Power outlets 22Seat adjustments-Front12Seat adjustments-Rear12Seat ventilators/Heaters 21Seats-Head restraints 11Steering lock release10Steering wheel switches19Sunshade-Rear114Te l e p h o n e controls (Bluetooth®)15Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11Windows-Power 14
Windshield wipers & washers112
Doors-Child safety locks 23Seat belt comfort guide24Seat belts23Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor23Spare tire & tools25Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Steering wheel controls
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Voice command button1,2
Distance button1
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls
Engine (ignition) switch (standard key)1
Wiper and washer controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Clock
Center display1/Navigation system1,2
Emergency flasher button
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator and front passenger\
seat
belt reminder lights
Air Conditioning controls
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OVERVIEW
Indicator symbols
Instrument cluster
Engine coolant temperature
Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset button
Odometer and two trip meters
Automatic Transmission shift range display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Dynamic laser cruise control display
Charging system warning1,2
Brake system warning1,2
SRS airbag on-off indicator1
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, \
there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Driver seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder2
(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)
Low engine oil pressure warning1,2
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1,2
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
2For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2009 Owner’s Manual.3If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 200\
9 Owner’s Manual.
Anti-lock Brake System warning1,2
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Vehicle Stability Control system warning1,2
Cruise control indicator3
Tire Pressure Warning1,2
Security indicator
Open door warning2
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1,2
Engine oil replacement reminder1,2
Low fuel level warning2
Automatic headlight leveling system warning1,2
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1,2
Ready mode indicator1
Conventional cruise
Smart Key system warning
1,2
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function
NOTE:Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door\

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
Trunk access
Opening trunk
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Push
Grasp
Push
Carry remote
to lock/unlock
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Fuel tank door release and cap
NOTE:Tighten until one click is
heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ”
indicator may illuminate.
Push Tu r n
Store
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
-
+
Trunk release
ON
Push
Trunk opener Main switch
OFF
OVERVIEW
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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 brakepedal 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
Tu r n
Tu r n
Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Push
Tu r n
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 Manual for more details.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cup holders
Rear (type B)
FrontRear (type A)
Power outlets
Auxiliary box
Console box
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine switch must be in the “ACC” or
“ON” position to be used.
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
:00-Round off minutes
Without navigation system
With navigation system Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
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