TOYOTA AVALON 2012 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Hood release
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull
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 “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive wit\
h the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode“S” “D”
Auto lock/unlock
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 ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Door locks
LockUnlock
+(“S” mode)
-(“S” mode)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Steering lock release
Tu r n
Tu r n
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Push
Tu r n
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
Gently turn wheel while pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the
lock does not release, the switch will
flash green.
If steering lock does not disengage:

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Rear
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Seat adjustments-Front
Leg support (if equipped)
Seat position, cushion angle (if equipped) and height (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle lever
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button

OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
Front fog lights
-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 after locking.
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn
High beam
Tu r n
Headlights
Parking lights Auto
DRL OFF

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Windows-Power
Window lock switch
Automatic operation 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 Manual for more details.
Up
Down
Driver side
Windshield wipers & washers
Interval wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipe Auto wipe
Single wipe
Slow
Fast
Adjust sensor
sensitivity
With interval wiper (if equipped)
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper
(if equipped)
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Cruise control
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
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 3-7 in the Owner’s Manualfor more
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
®at 1-800-355-3515, or visit
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of calls without taking hands from
the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone \
with the
system.
Refer to “Hands-free system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in\
the Owner’s
Manual , for more details.
Microphone
Audio unit
Steering wheel telephone switches
Vo l u m e
Start call
End call
Voice command button
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)
When shifting to reverse,
sunshade retracts
automatically, and then rises
again when driving forward.
Push

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Multi-information display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following:
(1) Outside temperature
(2) Miles left on remaining fuel
(3) Average gas mileage
(4) Current gas mileage
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
Open
Tilt
Close
Close
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. \
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push once to open partway; again
to open completely.
Push

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
View CD text
Seek
station/
CD track
select
Mode
Preset button - functions in other
modes indicated above number
Push to skip up/down folder
and radio category type
CD player
To scan tracks on a disc Push “SCAN.” Push again to hold selection.
CD changer (Type 1 only)
-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 file (MP3/WMA only) Tu r n “ T U N E.
SCROLL.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “TYPE FLDR.”
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Load CD(s)
Station/CD
track scan
Ty p e 1
Ty p e 2
Mute/pause