reset TOYOTA AVALON 2012 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 178
P. 166
P. 182
Gauges and meters P. 169
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 189
Glove box P. 350
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 78
Parking brake pedal
P. 167
Tilt lock release lever P. 78
Driving position
memory switches

P. 63
Tire pressure warning reset switch(hidden under panel)
P. 422
Horn P. 168

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
Before driving
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
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.
Push the “SET” button, then
within 3 seconds, 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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■Canceling the linked door unlock operation
Close the driver’s door with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF.
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
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again, even if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF.
■ 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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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
The units used on the speedometer may differ depending on the
target region.Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Shift position indicator
Displays the shift position
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 482
Odometer/trip meter and trip meter reset button
P. 170

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Odometer and trip meter display buttonVehicles with smart key system
Pressing this button switches am ong odometer and trip meter when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
Pressing this button switches am ong odometer and trip meter when
the engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Odometer
Trip meter A
Trip meter B
Pushing and holding the button
will reset the trip meter.
Odometer/Trip meter displayOdometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
Trip meter
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis-
play different distances independently.
Multi-informat ion display
P. 175

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Display items■ Outside temperature
■ Driving range
■ Average fuel consumption
■ Current fuel consumption Displays the outside air temperature
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 
F (-40 C) up to 122 F (50 C).
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average fuel
consumption is displayed.
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■
Average vehicle speed
Displays the average ve hicle speed since the
engine was started or the function was reset
The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” but-
ton for longer than 1 second when the average vehi-
cle speed is displayed.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
● Average fuel consumption
● Driving range
● Average vehicle speed
NOTICE
■The multi-information disp lay at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
The set speed is automatically canceled in any of the following situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and than press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■ To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Using the radio
Selecting the preset station pagesDisplaying text
messages
AM/FM/SAT mode button Changing the category
(SAT mode)
Station selector
Power Volume Adjusting the frequency (AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode)
Scanning for receivable stations
Muting the sound
Seeking the frequency

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for desired stations by turning or pressing “ ”
or “ ” on .
Press and hold the button (one of ) the station is to be
set to, and you hear a beep.
Each preset page may contain AM, FM, or XM radio station presets.
Pressing will change between AM, FM, and XM modes but
will not change the preset page display. Press to change
the presets page. There are a total of 6 pages.
The number of preset pages can be customized from 1 to 6.
( P. 284)
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