ignition TOYOTA AVALON 2012 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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Steering wheel controls
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls
Telephone controls1
Steering wheel climate controls
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Voice command button1
Multi-information display button
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Wiper and washer controls
Clock
Emergency flasher button
Audio system/Navigation system
1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
Storage compartment

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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
Cup holders
Rear (Type B)
Front
Rear (Type A)
Power outlets
Auxiliary boxConsole box
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON”
position to be used.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
System reset initialization
1. Push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks
three times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.
Seat belt comfort guide
Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for children who \
have
outgrown child restraints.
After adjusting tire pressures, or after tires have been rotated or repl\
aced, turn
the ignition switch to “ON” and press and hold the “ SET” button until indicator
blinks three times. Let the vehicle sit for a few minutes to allow initi\
alization to
complete.
Refer to the load label on the door jamb or the Owner’s Manualfor tire inflation
specifications.
If the tire pressure indicator flashes for more than 60 seconds and then\
remains
on, take the vehicle to your local Toyota dealer.
NOTE : The warning light may come on due to temperature changes or changes in
tire pressure from natural air leakage. If the system has not been initi\
alized
recently, setting the tire pressures to factory specifications should turn off t\
he
light.
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
System