TOYOTA AVALON 2013 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: AVALON, Model: TOYOTA AVALON 2013 XX40 / 4.GPages: 32, PDF Size: 5.09 MB
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QUICK RE F ERENCE  GUIDE
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle 
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations 
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly 
and easily.
The  Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the  
Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the  Owner’s Manual and supplementary 
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s 
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., 
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Avalon.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a  full description of 
Avalon operations. Every Avalon owner should review the  Owner’s 
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed    information highlighted in  
color throughout the  Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe  
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment  
malfunction.
All information in this  Quick Reference Guide is current at the  
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at  
any time without notice.
2013 
Avalon
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more 
information.
3 HomeLink® is a  registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.   
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY 
FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
2013 
Avalon
INDEX
Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release and cap  8
Hood release    9
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument panel  8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
Air Conditioning/Heating  18-19
Audio  20
Auto lock/unlock
2  10
Automatic Transmission  10
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)  21
Clock  20
Cruise control  16
Cup holders  22
Driving mode select  11
Dynamic radar cruise control  17
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
iPod®/USB/AUX port  21
Lights1 & turn signals  15
Moonroof  12
Multi-Information Display  13
Parking brake  10
Power outlets-12V DC  14
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seat ventilators/Heaters  19
Seats-Head restraints  12
Steering lock release  11
Steering wheel switches  20
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  11
Windows-Power  12
Windshield wipers & washers  14
Wireless charger  22
Door locks  23
Doors-Child safety locks  23
Floor mat installation  27
Seat belts  23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  24
Spare tire & tools  25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System  24
Trunk-Internal release  25
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more 
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.   
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY 
FEATURES
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OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Driving position memory switches1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog 
light1 controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Navigation system
1,2/Display audio system1,3
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Steering wheel audio controls
2,3
Paddle shift switches1
Telephone controls2,3
Voice command button2,3
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button1
Cruise control1/Dynamic radar cruise control1
Air Conditioning controls
Clock
Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button
“PCS” off switch1
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC Power outlet
12V DC power outlet
1/Wireless charger switch1
USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
1
Rear sunshade switch1
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “Navigation 
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning 
(Type A)
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
“PCS” off switch1
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet
1/Wireless charger switch1
USB/AUX port
Trunk opener
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch
1
Rear sunshade switch1
1  
If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “Navigation 
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Automatic Air Conditioning 
(Type A)Automatic Air Conditioning 
(Type B)
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OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders 
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols 
Brake system warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
Tachometer
Service indicators and reminders 
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob
Odometer/trip meter
Shift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature gauge
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2,  2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. 2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
1
Pre-Collision System indicator1,5
Automatic high beam indicator4
Radar cruise control indicator3,4
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
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OVERVIEW
Keyless entry
Push ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door 
only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will 
unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock 
for safety.
Trunk lid
Trunk unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Carry remote to unlock
Push
Push and hold
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Push ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Unlocking operation
Smart Key system
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress 
brake pedal
Carrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door 
only, or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will 
unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 
seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock 
for safety.
Trunk unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock*
Touch
Grasp
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Hood releaseFuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened 
enough, Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press
Turn to open
Store
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
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.”
Light control-Instrument panel
Engine maintenance
OVERVIEW
Brightness control+ -
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
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