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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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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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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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Parking brake
Driving mode select
Steering lock release
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If t\
he lock does not
release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locke\
d will be
displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID).
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequ\
ent
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired\
; for
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Turn
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the \
switch in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows.
Push once to open; moon roof will automatically stop at the recommended \
position.
Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely.
Driver side
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SLIDING OPERATION
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Parking brake
Driving mode select
Steering lock release
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If the loc\
k does not release, a message informing the driver that the steering wheel is locked will b\
e displayed on the Multi-Information Display (MID).
ECO drive mode
Use to help achieve low fuel consumption during trips that involve frequent\
accelerating.
SPORT mode
Use when increased acceleration response and precise handling is desired; f\
or
example, when driving on mountain roads.
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
Windows-Power
Moon roof (if equipped)
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release leverAngle
Length
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended open position to
minimize wind noise.
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the switch \
in the
opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver remains able to
operate all windows.
Push once to open; moon roof will automatically stop at the recommended posi\
tion.
Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway; again to open
completely.
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
SLIDING OPERATION
TILTING OPERATION
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Seats-Head restraints
Seat adjustments-Front
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Lock release button
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seat position
(forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle
Seat cushion angle
(if equipped) Seat height
Seat height
(if equipped)
Lumbar support
Lumbar support
(if equipped)
Seatback angle
Seatback angle Seat cushion length
(if equipped)
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable featur\
es. (1) Trip information
(2) Settings
(3) Energy Flow
(4) Warning and reminder messages
(5) Cruise control display
(6) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) display
Adjust sensor sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipe
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency
1
Type AType A
Type A
DRIVER’S SEAT
PASSENGER’S SEAT
WITH AUTO RAIN-SENSING WIPER (IF EQUIPPED)
WITH INTERMITTENT WIPER (IF EQUIPPED)
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Lumbar support (if equipped)
Seatback angle
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Windshield wipers & washers
Push “DISP” to scroll through the following information screens:
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more settings and customizable featur\
es. (1) Trip information
(2) Settings
(3) Energy Flow
(4) Warning and reminder messages
(5) Cruise control display
(6) Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) display (7) Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
(8) Pre-Collision System (PCS)
(9) Tachometer
(10) Tire Pressure (warning) Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Adjust sensor sensitivity2Adjust sensor
sensitivity2
Pull to wash and wipe
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipeSingle wipe
Auto wipeAuto wipe
SlowSlow
FastFast
1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/
decrease wipe frequency.
2 Rain-sensing windshield wiper Rotate to increase/decrease sensor sensitivity.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more information.
Pull to wash and wipe Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipeSingle wipeSingle wipe
Interval wipeInterval wipeInterval wipe
SlowSlowSlow
FastFastFast
Adjust frequency
1Adjust frequency1Type A
Type B
Type A
Type A Type B
WITH AUTO RAIN-SENSING WIPER (IF EQUIPPED)
WITH INTERMITTENT WIPER (IF EQUIPPED)
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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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 When the headlights are on: Automatically turns lights off
after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after lock\
ing. When the tail
lights are on, it automatically turns lights off when driver’s door i\
s opened.
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.
2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
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 5-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l 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.
TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
FUNCTIONS
To disable the system, press “TRAC OFF” and a message will be show\
n on the
Multi-Information Display (MID). Press the switch again to turn the sy\
stem back on.
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.
Indicator light
Buttons
Headlights
Parking lights High beam
flasher
High beam
Auto
OFF Low beam
Lights & turn signals
Garage door opener (HomeLink®) (if equipped)
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
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SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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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 When the headlights are on: Automatically turns lights off
after 30-second delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after lock\
ing. When the tail
lights are on, it automatically turns lights off when driver’s door i\
s opened.
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.
2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
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 5-4 in the Owner’s Manua\
l 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.
Cruise control
Traction control (TRAC) OFF
TURNING SYSTEM ON/OFF
FUNCTIONS
To disable the system, press “TRAC OFF” and a message will be show\
n on the
Multi-Information Display (MID). Press the switch again to turn the sy\
stem back on.
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
Indicators
Set Speed
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Set
High beam
flasher
Garage door opener (HomeLink®) (if equipped)
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