light TOYOTA AVALON 2013 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

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
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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.
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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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.
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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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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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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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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
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Brightness control+ -
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
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Power outlets-12V DC
Front console
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for use.
Center console
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Parking lights
Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust sensor sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Auto wipe
Slow
Fast
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
With intermittent wiper (if equipped)
Right side: if equipped
With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (if equipped)
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
* Refer to the
Owner’s Manual for details on activating the automatic high beams.
Adjust frequency1
Activate*
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The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode for use.
Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Parking lights
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change Left turn High beam
flasher
Auto
DRL OFF
Turn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Low beam
Automatic high beam (if equipped)
* Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on activating the automatic high beams.
DeactivateActivate*
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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
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 5-5 in the Owner’s Manual for 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.
Set
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Fixed speed mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic radar cruise control.”
Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
Distance control mode
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and your Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase
speed by 1 mph, or in 5 mph increments if held. Pushing lever down toward
“- SET” will reduce speed in the same way. The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
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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.
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
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 5-5 in the Owner’s Manual for 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.
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Fixed speed mode
(1) Push
System ON/OFF
(2) Push and hold to change mode
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions
before attempting to use “Dynamic radar cruise control.”
Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
Distance control mode
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control
section, and your Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase
speed by 1 mph, or in 5 mph increments if held. Pushing lever down toward
“- SET” will reduce speed in the same way.
The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up.
Push
Push
System ON/OFF
LONG MIDDLE SHORT
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.
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