ignition TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 112
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors................................. 115
Trunk ................................. 121
Smart key system.............. 125
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 132
Rear seats ......................... 134
Driving position memory ........................... 136
Head restraints .................. 141
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 143
Inside rear view mirror....... 145
Outside rear view mirrors..................... 147
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 150
Moon roof .......................... 154 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ............ 168
Vehicle load limits .............. 171
Trailer towing ..................... 172
Dinghy towing .................... 173
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch .............................. 174
Automatic transmission .................... 179
Turn signal lever ................ 185
Parking brake .................... 186
Brake Hold ......................... 190
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 192
Automatic High Beam ........ 196
Windshield wipers and washer ...................... 200
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ........................... 204
3Operation of each
component4Driving

721-2. Theft deterrent system
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the ala rm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock aga in automatically.)
● The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry funct ion
or wireless remote control.
● The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to d eactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the entry function or w ireless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Alar m
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*5: This light illuminates on the center panel.
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(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 425)
*5Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(P. 426)
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Slip indicator ( P. 426)*1Master warning light
(P. 426)
Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 426)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 427)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ( P. 426)

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Instrument cluster
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*3: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light turns on when the system is off.
*5: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*6: These indicators will illuminate in the following situations t o indicate that
the system initial check is being performed:
• When the BSM function or RCTA function is enabled and the engi ne
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the BSM func tion
is enabled.
• When the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the RCTA fun c-
tion is enabled. (At this time, a buzzer will also sound.)
The indicators will turn off after a few seconds. If the indicators do not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the RCTA func-
tion is enabled, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*7: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
*8: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*9: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lo wer, this
indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on .
WARNING
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could r esult in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota de aler immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
●The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and ni ght
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding ar ea is dark
● When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 4 5 9 )

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■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate under the following cond itions:
● The shift lever is in any position other than D.
● A paddle shift switch (if equipped) is operated.
● Neither normal mode nor Eco drive mode is selected. ( P. 295)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■ Suspension of the settings display
●Some settings cannot be changed while driving. When changing se ttings,
park the vehicle in a safe place.
● If a warning message is displayed, operation of the settings di splay will be
suspended.
■ Tire pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressur e after the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pre ssure has been
adjusted.
● “---” may be displayed if the tire position information cannot be determined
due to unfavorable radio wave conditions.
● Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressur e gauge.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 91, 491)
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), the Eco Driving Indicator Light
will turn on. When the acceleration
exceeds the Zone of Eco driving, or
when the vehicle is stopped, the light
turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds the Zone of
Eco driving, the right side of the Eco
Driving Indicator Zone Display will illu-
minate.
Zone of Eco driving
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Displays the following items in the appropriate situation:
■Warning/Message
●Alert from the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
● Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range
● message
Displayed when a suggestion/advice pop-up display is displayed on the
multi-information display. ( P. 97)
● message
Displayed when a warning message is displayed on the multi-info rma-
tion display. ( P. 433)
● Outside temperature
Displayed in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode
• When the low outside temperature indicator is flashing
Displayed content is the same as that displayed on the multi-in formation
display. For details, refer to the explanation of the outside temperature
display on the multi-information display. ( P. 82)
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Hands-free system status
Displayed when the hands-free system is operated.
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Audio system operation status
Displayed when the audio system is operated.
Information display area

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■Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark or hard to see when viewed th rough
sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sun glasses.
■ Display brightness
The brightness of the head-up display can be adjusted on of th e multi-
information display. Also, it is automatically adjusted accordi ng to the ambient
brightness.
■ Enabling/disabling of the head-up display
If the head-up display is disabled, it will remain disabled whe n the engine
switch is turned off then back to IGNITION ON mode.
■ Street name display
Only street names which are included in the map data will be displayed.
WARNING
■Before using the head-up display
● Check that the position and brightness of the head-up display i mage does
not interfere with safe driving. Incorrect adjustment of the image’s position
or brightness may obstruct the driver’s view and lead to an acc ident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not continuously look at the head-up display while driving a s you may
fail to see pedestrians, objects on the road, etc. ahead of the vehicle.
■ Caution for changing setti ngs of the head-up display
As the engine needs to be running while changing the settings of the head-
up display, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate venti-
lation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases includ ing harmful
carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.

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Entune Audio Plus (vehicles with Data Communication Module) or
Entune Premium Audio
Press the “MENU” button.
Select “Info” on the “Menu”
screen.
Select “ECO” on the “Informa-
tion” screen.
If the “History” screen is displayed,
select “Trip Information”.
Resetting the consumption data
Average vehicle speed since
the engine was started
Elapsed time since the engine
was started
Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes
Cruising range ( P. 11 0 )
Current fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color
into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was
last turned to IGNITION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
This image is an example only.
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1173-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
◆Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
Move the inside lock bu tton to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the v ehi-
cle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locke d.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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