Toyota AVALON User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER

1-800-331-4331

00505-QRG13-AVA

Printed in U.S.A. 10/12

12-TCS-05886

2013

AvAlon

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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 operations. 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.

2013

Avalon

INDEX

1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more

information.

3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

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2013

Avalon

INDEX

Engine maintenance 9

Fuel tank door release and cap 8

Hood release 9

Indicator symbols 4-5

Instrument cluster 4

Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry1,2 6

Light control-Instrument panel 8

Smart Key system1,2 7

Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19

Audio 20

Auto lock/unlock210

Automatic Transmission 10

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) 21

Clock 20

Cruise control 16

Cup holders 22

Driving mode select 11

Dynamic radar cruise control 17

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 16

iPod®/USB/AUX port 21

Lights1& turn signals 15

Moonroof 12

Multi-Information Display 13

Parking brake 10

Power outlets-12V DC 14

Seat adjustments-Front 13

Seat ventilators/Heaters 19

Seats-Head restraints 12

Steering lock release 11

Steering wheel switches 20

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11

Windows-Power 12

Windshield wipers & washers 14

Wireless charger 22

Door locks 23

Doors-Child safety locks 23

Floor mat installation 27

Seat belts 23

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24

Spare tire & tools 25

Star Safety SystemTM 26-27

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24

Trunk-Internal release 25

1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more

information.

3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY

FEATURES

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OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Driving position memory switches1

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog

light1 controls

Wiper and washer controls

Emergency flasher button

Navigation system1,2/Display audio system1,3

“ENGINE START STOP” button

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

Steering wheel audio controls2,3

Paddle shift switches1

Telephone controls2,3

Voice command button2,3

Vehicle-to-vehicle distance button1

Cruise control1/Dynamic radar cruise control1

Air Conditioning controls

Clock

Outside rearview mirror/Rear window defogger button

“PCS” off switch1

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset

Trunk opener main switch

12V DC Power outlet

12V DC power outlet1/Wireless charger switch1

USB/AUX port

Trunk opener

TRAC/VSC OFF switch

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch1

Rear sunshade switch1

1If equipped

2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

3For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation

System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

Steering wheel controls Automatic Air Conditioning

(Type A)

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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

“PCS” off switch1

Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset

Trunk opener main switch

12V DC power outlet

12V DC power outlet1/Wireless charger switch1

USB/AUX port

Trunk opener

TRAC/VSC OFF switch

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch1

Rear sunshade switch1

1If equipped

2For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

3For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with EntuneTM, please consult the “Navigation

System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.

Automatic Air Conditioning

(Type A)

Automatic Air Conditioning

(Type B)

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OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

Tachometer

Service indicators and reminders

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob

Odometer/trip meter

Shift position/shift range display

Multi-Information Display

Engine coolant temperature gauge

3If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

4The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.

5The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder

(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning1

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s

Manual.

1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

Charging system warning1

SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator

Master warning light1

Electric power steering system warning1

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Tachometer

Service indicators and reminders

Speedometer

Fuel gauge

Trip meter reset knob/Instrument panel light control knob

Odometer/trip meter

Shift position/shift range display

Multi-Information Display

Engine coolant temperature gauge

3If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

4The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction.

5The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Slip indicator1

Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning1

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Low fuel level warning

Front fog light indicator

ECO drive mode indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2, 2013 Owner’s

Manual.

1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2013 Owner’s Manual.

Traction Control OFF indicator1

Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1

SPORT mode indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light1

Pre-Collision System indicator1,5

Automatic high beam indicator4

Radar cruise control indicator3,4

SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator

Master warning light1

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Smart Key system

Start function

ACCESSORY

OFF

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch

will change the operation mode in succession from:

* 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.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting engine)

Panic button

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60

seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock

for safety.

Trunk lid

Trunk unlock

Locking operation

Carry remote to lock

Front door lock

Carry remote to unlock

Push

Push and hold

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Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Unlocking operation

Smart Key system

Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

ACCESSORY

OFF

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Push

Depress

brake pedal

Carrying

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch

will change the operation mode in succession from:

* 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.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Power (without starting engine)

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60

seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock

for safety.

Trunk unlock

Push

Locking operation Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock

Front door lock

Carry remote to unlock

Front door unlock*

Touch Grasp

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Hood releaseFuel tank door release and cap

NOTE: To close, tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened

enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Press

Turn to open

Store

Engine oil filler cap

Engine oil level dipstick

Engine coolant reservoir

Windshield washer fluid tank

NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help

extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer

to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”

Light control-Instrument panel

Engine maintenance

OVERVIEW

Brightness control

The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.

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