trunk release TOYOTA AVALON 2019 Owners Manual (in English)

1123-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system (P. 125)
• Operating the wireless remote control function ( P. 112)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 1 5 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 1 5 )
Opens the windows
*2 and
moon roof
*1, 2 (  P. 115)
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 2 1 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 113)
*1: If equipped
*2: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electro nic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properl y, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 452)
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5
Using the mechanical key

1223-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent th e trunk being locked w ith the electronic key inside
● When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the elect ronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys wit h you when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk i s closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the t runk opener.
■ Open trunk warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
■ Internal trunk release lever
■ Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 453)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 453)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 408)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 491)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

1253-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 115)
● Opens the trunk ( P. 1 2 1 )
● Starts the engine ( P. 1 7 4 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
1
2
3
4

1353-3. Adjusting the seats
3
Operation of each component
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ When returning the seat t o its original position
● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the sea t belt through
its guide. ( P. 30)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forwar d and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat back.
● Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not dam age the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

518What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 426)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 186)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 423, 433)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 72)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm: • Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote con trol.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or st art
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 433)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 423, 433.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 438)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 462)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

527Alphabetical index
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) .......... 228
Language (multi-information display) ..... 96
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 228
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 375
Hood lock release lever ........ 375
Internal trunk release lever ... 122
Shift lever .............................. 179
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 143
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Wiper lever............................ 200
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs............. 413
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 413
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 196
Cornering lights..................... 193
Daytime running light system ......... ....................... 194
Door courtesy lights .............. 320
Headlight switch.................... 192
Illuminated entry system ....... 322
Interior lights ......................... 321
Interior lights list .................... 320
Personal lights ...................... 321
Replacing light bulbs............. 413
Trunk light ............................. 122
Turn signal lever ................... 185
Vanity lights .......................... 330
Wattage ................................ 474
Welcome lighting .................. 195
Load capacity........................... 171
Lock steering column ............. 176 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 373
General maintenance ........... 368
Maintenance data ................. 466
Maintenance requirements ...................... 366
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 367
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 424
Master warning light ............... 426
Memory recall function ........... 139
Meter
Head-up display.................... 100
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light control .................................. 83
Meters..................................... 82
Multi-information display ......... 85
Settings................................... 91
Warning lights ......................... 77
Warning messages ............... 433
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 145
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 312
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 147
Vanity mirrors ....................... 330
LM
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

532Alphabetical index
SwitchesAutomatic High Beam switch ................................. 196
Brake hold switch.................. 190
Cruise control switch............. 238
Door lock switches ................ 117
Driving mode select switches.............................. 295
Driving position memory switches.............................. 136
Emergency flasher switch ..... 416
Engine switch........................ 174
Fuel door opener switch ....... 206
Garage door opener switches.............................. 345
Heated steering wheel .......... 317
Ignition switch ....................... 174
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)
switch ................................. 232
Light switch ........................... 192
Meter control switches ............ 86
“MOOD” switch ..................... 322
Moon roof switches ............... 154
“ODO/TRIP” switch ................. 86
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 147
Paddle shift switches ............ 181
Parking brake switch............. 186
Power door lock switch ......... 117
Power window switches ........ 150
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 312 Seat heater switches ............ 317
Seat ventilators switches ...... 317
“SOS” button......................... 352
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 143
Trunk opener switch ............. 121
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ................... 244
VSC OFF switch ................... 300
Window lock switch .............. 150
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 200
Wireless charger switch........ 334
Tachometer ................................ 82
Tail lights Light switch ........................... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 69
Tire inflation pressure............. 401 Maintenance data ................. 472
Warning light......................... 427
Tire information ....................... 478 Glossary ............................... 485
Size....................................... 481
Tire identification number ..... 480
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 483
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533Alphabetical index
Tire pressure warning systemInitializing .............................. 389
Installing tire pressure warning valve and
transmitters......................... 389
Registering ID codes ............ 390
Warning light ......................... 427
Tires .......................................... 387 Chains................................... 306
Checking ............................... 387
Glossary................................ 485
If you have a flat tire ............. 438
Inflation pressure .................. 472
Replacing .............................. 438
Rotating tires......................... 387
Size ....................................... 472
Snow tires ............................. 307
Spare tire .............................. 438
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 388
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 483
Warning light ......................... 427
Tools ......................................... 439
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 171
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 173
Emergency towing ................ 418
Trailer towing ........................ 172
Toyota Entune
*
Toyota parking assist
monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 208 Automatic High Beam ........... 196
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 238
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 228
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 216
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 299
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 299
Trailer towing .......................... 172
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 179
Driving mode select switches ............................. 295
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 183
Paddle shift switches ............ 181
S mode ................................. 180
Trip information ....................... 107
Trip meters ................................. 82
Trunk ........................................ 121 Cargo net .............................. 329
Grocery bag hooks ............... 329
Internal trunk release lever ... 122
Smart key system ................. 121
Trunk light ............................. 122
Trunk opener ........................ 121
Wireless remote control ........ 121
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 122
Wattage ................................ 474
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs................................... 413
Turn signal lever ................... 185
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
*: Vehicles with 215/55R17 tires
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 375 P. 121P. 204
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 375 P. 204P. 472
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)14.5 gal. (55 L, 12.0 Imp. gal.)*
16.0 gal. (60.6 L, 13.3 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 468, 475
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 4 7 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 469
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 469