trunk release TOYOTA AVALON 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

1223-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key system
(P. 135)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function (P. 122)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Locks all the doors (P. 1 2 5 )
Unlocks all the doors (P. 1 2 5 )
Opens the windows
*2 and
moon roof
*1, 2 (P. 125)
Opens the trunk (P. 1 3 1 )
Sounds the alarm (P. 123)
*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 electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (P. 463)
Keys
The keys
1
2
3
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5
Using the mechanical key

1323-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
●When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic 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 with you when
leaving the vehicle.
●If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is 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 trunk 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. 464)
■If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. (P. 464)
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■Customization
Some functions can be customized. (P. 505) 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.

1353-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
3
Operation of each component
●Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 125)
●Opens the trunk (P. 1 3 1 )
●Starts the engine (P. 1 8 4 )
■Antenna location
■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
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 the
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
1
2
3
4

1453-3. 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 shift 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 to 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 seat belt through
its guide. (P. 32)
■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 forward and rear-
ward on the top.
●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
●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 damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

532What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 438)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 196)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 434, 444)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (P. 80)
Do one of the following to stop the alarm:
• Unlock the doors.
• Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
• Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (P. 444)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 434, 444.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 449)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 474)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when 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

540Alphabetical index
Lane Departure Alert with
steering control (LDA) .......... 237
Language
(multi-information display) ... 105
LATCH anchors ......................... 61
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)............ 237
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 381
Hood lock release lever ........ 381
Internal trunk release lever ... 132
Shift lever .............................. 189
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release lever ............... 153
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Wiper lever............................ 210
License plate lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 421
Lights
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Cornering lights..................... 203
Daytime running light
system ................................ 204
Door courtesy lights .............. 332
Headlight switch.................... 202
Illuminated entry system ....... 334
Interior lights ......................... 333
Interior lights list .................... 332
Personal lights ...................... 333
Replacing light bulbs............. 421
Trunk light ............................. 132
Turn signal lever ................... 195
Vanity lights .......................... 342
Wattage ................................ 488
Welcome lighting .................. 205
Load capacity........................... 181
Lock steering column ............. 186Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 379
General maintenance ........... 374
Maintenance data ................. 478
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 372
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 373
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 435
Master warning light ............... 438
Memory recall function ........... 149
Meter
Head-up display.................... 109
Indicators ................................ 87
Instrument panel light
control .................................. 91
Meters..................................... 90
Multi-information display ......... 93
Settings................................. 100
Warning lights ......................... 85
Warning messages ............... 444
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 155
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 324
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 157
Vanity mirrors ....................... 342
Moon roof ................................. 164
Door lock linked moon roof
operation ............................ 165
Jam protection function ........ 165
Operation .............................. 164
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544Alphabetical index
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 474
Sun visors ................................ 342
Sunshade
Roof ...................................... 165
Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 206
Brake hold switch.................. 200
Cruise control switch............. 247
Door lock switches ................ 127
Driving mode select
switches.............................. 305
Driving position memory
switches.............................. 146
Emergency flasher switch ..... 424
Engine switch........................ 184
Fuel door opener switch ....... 216
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 357
Heated steering wheel .......... 329
Ignition switch ....................... 184
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
switch ................................. 241
Light switch ........................... 202
Meter control switches ............ 94
“MOOD” switch ..................... 334
Moon roof switches ............... 164
“ODO/TRIP” switch ................. 95
Outside rear view mirror
switches.............................. 157
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
Parking brake switch............. 196
Power door lock switch ......... 127
Power window switches ........ 160
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers switch ................ 324Seat heater switches ............ 329
Seat ventilators switches ...... 329
“SOS” button........................... 71
Tilt and telescopic steering
lock release switch ............. 153
Trunk opener switch ............. 131
Vehicle-to-vehicle
distance switch ................... 253
VSC OFF switch ................... 311
Window lock switch .............. 160
Windshield wiper and
washer switch..................... 210
Wireless charger switch........ 346
Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights
Light switch ........................... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 421
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 77
Tire inflation pressure............. 408
Maintenance data ................. 486
Warning light......................... 438
Tire information ....................... 492
Glossary ............................... 499
Size....................................... 495
Tire identification number ..... 494
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading .............................. 497
Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................. 396
Installing tire pressure
warning valve and
transmitters ........................ 396
Registering ID codes ............ 397
Warning light......................... 438
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545Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 394
Chains................................... 318
Checking ............................... 394
Glossary................................ 499
If you have a flat tire ............. 449
Inflation pressure .................. 486
Replacing .............................. 449
Rotating tires......................... 394
Size ....................................... 486
Snow tires ............................. 319
Spare tire .............................. 449
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 395
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading............................... 497
Warning light ......................... 438
Tools ......................................... 450
Top tether strap ......................... 67
Total load capacity .................. 181
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 183
Emergency towing ................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 182
Toyota parking assist
monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 218
Automatic High Beam ........... 206
Dynamic radar cruise control
with full-speed range .......... 247
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) .......... 237
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 226TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 309
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 309
Trailer towing .......................... 182
Transmission
Automatic transmission ........ 189
Driving mode select
switches ............................. 305
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 193
Paddle shift switches ............ 191
S mode ................................. 190
Trip information ....................... 116
Trip meters ................................. 90
Trunk ........................................ 131
Cargo net .............................. 341
Grocery bag hooks ............... 341
Internal trunk release lever ... 132
Smart key system ................. 131
Trunk light ............................. 132
Trunk opener ........................ 131
Wireless remote control ........ 131
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 132
Wattage ................................ 488
Turn signal lights
Replacing light
bulbs................................... 421
Turn signal lever ................... 195
USB charging port................... 344
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 381 P. 131 P. 214
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation
pressure
P. 381 P. 214P. 486
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)P. 480
Fuel type P. 480, 489
Cold tire inflation
pressureP. 4 8 6
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)P. 481
Engine oil type“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 481