engine TOYOTA AVALON 2016 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 Gentex Corporation.
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/
Change trip meter display 8
Smart Key system
1,2 7
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock
2 10
Automatic transmission 10
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function 21
Bluetooth
® device
pairing section 39-48
Clock 20
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Driving mode select 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
Lights1 & turn signals 15
Moon roof 12
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2 13
Parking brake 10
Power outlets-12V DC 17
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
Traction control (TRAC) OFF 16
USB/AUX port 21
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14
Wireless charger 22
Auto High Beams (AHB) 32
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) 29-31
Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
with Steering Assist function 26-28
Pedestrian Detection Function 25
Pre-Collision System (PCS) 24-25
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense P 23
Sensors 23
Door locks 33
Doors-Child safety locks 33
Floor mat installation 37
Seat belts 33
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 34
Spare tire & tools 35
Star Safety System
TM 36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 34
Trunk-Internal release 35

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Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet
12V DC power outlet or Wireless charger switch
USB/AUX port
“ENGINE START STOP” button
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Rear sunshade switch
1
Trunk opener
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) main switch1
TRAC/VSC OFF switch
Pre-Collision System (PCS) off switch1
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If equipped2
For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” and “2016
Entune™ Audio Quick Reference Guide.”
Automatic Air Conditioning
(Type B)

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Instrument cluster
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, 2016 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, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Master warning light
1
Electric power steering system warning1
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset knob/Instrument
panel light control knob
Odometer display
Trip meter displayShift position/shift range display
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Service indicators and reminders

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3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Section 4-6, 2016 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.6 If equipped
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
ECO drive mode indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
SPORT mode indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning light
1,6
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator2,6
Pre-Collision System (PCS) indicator1,5
Automatic High Beam (AHB) indicator4
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) indicator3,4
Fuel tank door position indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
7 NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Smart Key system
Start function
Push Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
1 The Smart Key system is only available on driver side door and trunk for the
XLE Avalon. All other models will have the Smart Key system on the front
doors and trunk.
2 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. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how
to program the doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
Power (without starting engine)
Trunk unlock
Push
Carry remote to unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock1
Touch
Unlocking operation
Carry remote to unlock
Front door unlock2
Grasp

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Fuel 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
Light control-Instrument panel/
Change trip meter display
OVERVIEW
Turn
Brightness control
Push
Switch “A” and “B”+ -
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

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Hood release
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.”
Engine maintenance
Pull up latch and
raise hood
Pull

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

+: Upshifting

-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
P
R
N
D
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)- (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches
(if equipped) Shift lever
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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Steering lock release
Turn
Push
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If
the lock does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel
is locked will be displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID).
Angle
Length
Driving mode select
ECO drive mode
Use ECO drive mode to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that
involve frequent accelerating.
Normal mode
Use for normal driving.
SPORT mode
Use SPORT mode when increased acceleration response and precise handling is
desired, such as when driving on mountain roads.

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Power outlets-12V DC
Front console
Type AType B
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode
for use.
Center console (accessible from rear seat)
Rear armrest (if equipped)
The “TRAC OFF” and a message will be shown on the Multi-Information Display
(MID). Press the switch again to turn the system back on.
Traction control (TRAC) OFF