TOYOTA AVALON 2017 XX40 / 4.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2017, Model line: AVALON, Model: TOYOTA AVALON 2017 XX40 / 4.GPages: 52, PDF Size: 2.72 MB
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QUICK REFERENCE  GUIDE
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AVALON 2017
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 sup-
plementary 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 operation\
s. 
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.
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NOTES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
INDEX
Engine maintenance  8
Fuel tank door release & cap  7
Hood release   8
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument cluster/ 
Trip meter display  8
Smart Key system
1,2  7
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructio\
ns and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.  
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Air conditioning/heating  17-18
Audio 19-20
Auto lock/unlock
2  9
Automatic transmission  9
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with 
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)  16
Clock  21
Cruise control  15
Cup holders  21
Door locks  21
Driving mode select  10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3  14
Lights1 & turn signals  14
Moon roof  11
Multi-Information Display (MID)
2  13
Parking brake  10
Power outlets-12V DC  16
Seat adjustments-Front  12
Seat ventilators/heaters  18
Seats-Head restraints  12
Steering lock release  10
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel  11
Traction control (TRAC) OFF   15
USB/AUX port  21
Windows-Power  11
Windshield wipers & washers  13
Wireless charger  20 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
™    36-37
Tire Pressure Monitoring  
(warning) System (TPMS)  34
Trunk-Internal release  35
AVALON 2017
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 operation\
s. 
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.
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE  
PAIRING SECTION 38-47 
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB)  32
Dynamic Radar 
Cruise Control (DRCC)  29-31
Lane Departure Alert with Steering 
Assist function (LDA w/SA)  25-28
Pre-Collision System Pedestrian 
Detection function (PCS w/PD)  23-25
Quick overview- 
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P)  22
Sensors  22
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OVERVIEWInstrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Audio control switches2Telephone switches2Voice command 
switch2
DISP switch
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance switch
Headlight and turn
signal controls
Tilt and telescopic 
steering lock release
Blind Spot Monitor 
(BSM) main switch
1
Hood lock release lever
Rear sunshade switch1
Pre-Collision System 
(PCS) switch
VSC OFF switch
Trunk opener
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button
Gauges and meters
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
AUX/USB port
1  If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” an\
d “2017 Entune™ Audio 
Quick Reference Guide.”
Lane Departure Alert 
with Steering Assist 
(LDA w/SA) switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)switch or 
Cruise control switch
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
3
Voice command 
switch2
DISP switch
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control (DRCC)
Vehicle-to-vehicle 
distance switch
Rear sunshade switch1
Emergency flasher button
Audio system1,2/
Navigation system1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Tire Pressure Monitoring 
(warning) System reset button
Trunk opener main switch
12V DC power outlet or wireless charger switch
Driving mode select switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches
1
AUX/USB port Clock
1
 If equipped.2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual” an\
d “2017 Entune™ Audio 
Quick Reference Guide.”
Lane Departure Alert 
with Steering Assist 
(LDA w/SA) switch
Dynamic Radar Cruise 
Control (DRCC)switch or 
Cruise control switch
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OVERVIEWInstrument cluster
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
Tachometer Speedometer
Multi-Information Display
Engine coolant
temperature gauge
Odometer and tripmeter display
Shift position and 
shift range display Trip meter reset/
Instrument panel light controlFuel gauge
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, 201\
7 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Se\
ction 4-5, 2017 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.6 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is \
operating.7 If equipped.
Cruise control indicator2,4
Cruise control SET indicatorAirbag SRS warning1
Automatic High Beam indicator4
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel 
tank door position
“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator1
Charging system warning1,7
Brake system warning1
Brake system warning1ECO drive mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 
indicator3,4
Driver seat belt reminder (alarm 
sounds for speeds over 12 mph)
Indicator symbols
Service indicators and reminders
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
5
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2\
, 2017 Owner’s 
Manual.
Open door warning7
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, 201\
7 Owner’s Manual.3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,” Se\
ction 4-5, 2017 Owner’s Manual.4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.5 The indicator flashes to indicate that the system is operating.6 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is \
operating.7 If equipped.
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning light1
Electric power steering system 
warning light1
Cruise control SET indicator
ECO drive mode indicator
EV drive mode indicator
EV indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning
1,7
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low fuel level warning light
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with
steering control) indicator7
Pre-Collision System 
(PCS) warning1
“READY” indicator
Turn signal indicator
Vehicle Stability Control OFF 
indicator1,5,7
Security indicator
SPORT mode indicator
Slip indicator/Hill-start Assist
Control indicator1,5Dynamic Radar Cruise Control 
indicator3,4
Driver seat belt reminder (alarm 
sounds for speeds over 12 mph)
Service indicators and reminders
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Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will \
relock for 
safety.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch will chan\
ge the 
operation mode in succession from:
Push
ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Front door lock
Touch Carry remote
Smart key feature
Grasp
Front door unlock*
Push
Push and hold
LOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
TRUNK LOCKING/UNLOCKING
UNLOCKING OPERATIONSTART FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tightened\
, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press to unlock(1)
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door \
only, 
or all doors. In some models, grasping front passenger door handle will un\
lock 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.
Push
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
7
Smart Key system
Fuel tank door release & cap
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors \
will relock for 
safety.
Accessories such as the audio system will operate.
Power ON; the engine is not running.
All systems OFF except emergency flashers.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress 
brake pedal
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “POWER” switch wi\
ll change the 
operation mode in succession from:Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Carry remote
Smart key feature
Front door unlock*
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM)
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not locked or tigh\
tened, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Press to unlock(1) (2)
Pull to open
Turn to open
Store
The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.
* 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.
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OVERVIEWFEATURES & OPERATIONS
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including  oil changes, will help 
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer t\
o the 
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\
 turned 
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\
s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and t\
he brake pedal 
depressed to shift from Park.
“S” SEQUENTIAL MODE
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + :   Upshifting
   - :   Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\
wnhill. For 
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\
e shift lever 
in the “D” position.
Pull up latch and 
raise hood
Pull
Light control- 
Instrument cluster/Trip meter display
Hood release
Engine maintenance
Turn
Brightness control
Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank Push
Switch “A” and “B”
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