Toyota Avalon 2008 Sedan Quick Reference Guide PDF

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2008 Quick Reference Guide

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2008 Avalon Quick Reference Guide

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 6 Light control-Instrument panel 8 Smart Key system2 7 Trunk release 8

Air Conditioning/Heating 20 Audio 18 Auto lock functions2 10 Automatic Transmission 10 Center display 19 Clock 22 Cruise control 16 Cup holders 22 Door locks 21 Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 17 Garage door opener (HomeLink)3 16 Lights1 & turn signals 13 Moonroof 14 Parking brake 11 Power outlets 22 Seat adjustments-Front 12 Seat adjustments-Rear 12 Seat ventilators/Heaters 21 Seats-Head restraints 11 Steering lock release 10 Steering wheel switches 19 Sunshade-Rear1 14 Telephone controls (Bluetooth) 15 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11 Windows-Power 14 Windshield wipers & washers1 12

Doors-Child safety locks 23 Seat belt comfort guide 24 Seat belts 23 Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 23 Spare tire & tools 25 Tire Pressure Warning System reset 24 Trunk-Internal release 25

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature. 2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owners Manual for instructions and

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

Steering wheel controls

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Instrument panel

Steering wheel audio controls Telephone controls1

Steering wheel climate controls Voice command button1,2

Distance button1

Driving position memory switches1

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls1

Engine (ignition) switch (standard key) Wiper and washer controls ENGINE START STOP button (Smart Key)1

Clock Center display/Navigation system2

Emergency flasher button AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator and front passenger seat belt reminder lights Air Conditioning controls

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Trunk opener main switch Audio system Storage compartment1/Navigation system switches1,2

Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button Cruise control Tilt lock release lever Telescopic lock release Tire Pressure Warning System reset Power rearview mirror control Glass breakage sensor1

Rear sunshade switch1

Trunk opener Fuel filler door opener

1 If equipped 2 For details, refer to the Navigation System Owners Manual.

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Indicator symbols

Instrument cluster

Engine coolant temperature Service indicator and reminder Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Trip meter reset button Odometer and two trip meters Automatic Transmission shift range display Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Dynamic laser cruise control display

Charging system warning1

Brake system warning1

SRS airbag on-off indicator

1 For details, refer to Indicators and warning lights, Section 2-2, 2008 Owners Manual.

Driver seat belt reminder1

(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder1

(alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph)

Low engine oil pressure warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

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Anti-lock Brake System warning1

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Slip indicator

Vehicle Stability Control system warning1

Cruise control indicator2

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Security indicator

Open door warning1

Airbag SRS warning1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Low fuel level warning1

Automatic headlight leveling system warning1

Front fog light indicator

Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light1

Ready mode indicator

Conventional cruise

Smart Key system warning1

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Keyless entry

Push

Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Trunk lid operation

Panic button

Push and hold

Push and hold

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for safety.

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

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Smart Key system* (if equipped) Start function

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

ACC

ON

OFF

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

PushDepress brake pedal

Carrying

Green indicator ON

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the ENGINE START STOP switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

Locking/Unlocking operation Carry remote to lock/unlock

Push

Unlocking front door*

Grasp

Locking front door

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

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

Power (without starting engine)

Push

Opening trunk

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Fuel tank door release and cap

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine indicator may illuminate.

Push

Turn

Store

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

-

+

Trunk release

ON

Push

Trunk opener Main switch

OFF

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Hood release

Pull up latch and raise hood

Pull

Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick 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 Owners Warranty Information Booklet, Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owners Manual Supplement.

Engine maintenance

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Automatic Transmission

* The ENGINE START STOP switch/engine must be ON and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the D position.

Floor shift type: +: Upshift (push and release) -: Downshift (pull and release)

S (Sequential) mode Shift the shift lever to S position from D position.

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

S mode S

D

Steering lock release

TurnTurn

Smart Key system Without Smart Key system

Push

Turn

Auto lock functions Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in two different modes, or turned OFF. 1. Doors lock: when shifting from Park.

Doors unlock: when shifting into Park. 2. Doors lock: when the vehicle speed goes above 12 mph.

Doors unlock: when the drivers door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the ENGINE START STOP switch or the engine switch OFF.

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

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Parking brake

Set: Depress Release: Depress again

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length and return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

Length

Lock release leverLock release lever

Seats-Head restraints

Lock release button

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Seat adjustments-Rear

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

Seat adjustments-Front

Seatback angle Position Leg support (if equipped) Lumbar support (if equipped) Position, cushion angle and height

Manual seat Power seat

Seatback angle lever

Windshield wipers & washers

Interval wipe

Single wipe

Slow Fast

Pull to wash and wipe

Adjust interval

Pull to wash and wipe

Auto wipe

Single wipe

Slow Fast

Adjust sensor sensitivity

With interval wiper With AUTO rain-sensing wiper

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Lights & turn signals

Turn signals

Headlights

High beam flasher

Low beam

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Headlights

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Parking lights

Right turn

Lane change

Lane change Left turn

High beam

Auto

DRL OFF

Turn

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Windows-Power

Window lock switch

Automatic operation (front windows only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Drivers window remains operable.

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the window needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

Up

Down

Driver side

Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation

Open

TiltClose

Close

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)

Push

When shifting to reverse, sunshade retracts automatically, and then rises again when driving forward.

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Bluetooth technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the system.

Refer to Hands-free system (for cellular phone), Section 3-3 in the Owners Manual for more details.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth) (if equipped)

Microphone

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Volume

Start call End call

Voice command button

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Garage door opener (HomeLink)* (if equipped)

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 3-6 in the Owners Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.

*HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Cruise control (if equipped)

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.

Turning system ON/OFF

Functions

System ON/OFF

Increase speed

Decrease speed

Cancel1

Resume2

Set

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Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain selected distance from a slower vehicle in front of you, and accelerate back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of you changes lanes or speeds up. (1) To select distance control mode Push the ON-OFF button. The

READY and CRUISE indicator will come on. (2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise

Control on the previous page.

Note: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward + RES will increase speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments. Pushing lever down toward - SET will reduce speed in the same way.

(3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT.

Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped)

(1) To select conventional/fixed speed control Push the ON-OFF button. Push the lever forward and hold until the NORM. indicator appears.

(2) To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control on the previous page.

Fixed speed mode

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details and complete safety precautions before attempting to use Dynamic Laser Cruise Control.

Distance control mode

LONG

MIDDLE

SHORT

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Audio

Eject CD

Push to turn ON/OFF View CD

text

Seek station/ CD track select

AM/Satellite Radio

Mode

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number

Push to skip up/down folder and radio category type

RADIO To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push and hold SCAN to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

CD PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold SCAN. Push again to hold selection. CD changer -To load one disc Push LOAD and insert one disc. -To load multiple discs Push and hold LOAD until you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

To select a CD Push DISC or DISC . To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn TUNE.FILE. To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of FOLDER.

Push to adjust tone & balance

Load CD(s)

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicles speaker system.

AUX audio jack

Select CD Station/CD track scan

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Center display Without navigation system

Audio display Air Conditioning display Outside temperature Trip information display Pattern selector knob Display item can be switched by pushing the knob: (1) Entire display (2) Audio display and Air Conditioning display (3) OFF.

With navigation system Refer to the Navigation System Owners Manual.

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

Audio control Climate control

v v

Volume control Temperature selector

Auto A/C ON

System OFF

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track; push and hold to select a disc.

MODE Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.

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Air Conditioning/Heating

Temperature (driver side) Temperature (passenger side) Climate control OFF Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fresh or recirculated cabin air Automatic climate control ON Outside rearview mirror*/Rear defogger Airflow vent In mode, use fresh air ( indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Fan speed DUAL button Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger. Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger. Windshield defogger

* If equipped

Display

Control

Without navigation system With navigation system

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Door locks

Lock Unlock

Seat ventilators/Heaters (if equipped)

Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater, counter- clockwise for ventilator.

Push Turn

With ventilator Heater only

Push Turn

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Cup holders

Rear with console box

Front Rear

Power outlets

Auxiliary box Console box

Engine switch/ENGINE START STOP switch must be in the ACC or ON position to be used.

Clock

H-Hour set M-Minute set :00-Round OFF minutes

Without navigation system

With navigation system Refer to the Navigation System Owners Manual.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Moving the lever to LOCK will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Rear door

Doors-Child safety locks

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re- extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

Keep as low on hips as possible

Take up slack

Too high

Seat belts

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

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Tire Pressure Warning System reset

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including spare), indicator comes on. Pushing SET button should not turn off the light. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.

Refer to the Owners Manual for more details.

System reset initialization 1. Push and hold SET button

until the indicator blinks three times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

Seat belt comfort guide

Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints.

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Spare tire & tools Tool location

Removing the spare tire

Remove the luggage cover. Loosen and remove the center fastener. Remove the spare tire cover.

Refer to the Owners Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

Spare tire

Jack handle

Luggage floor cover

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Jack

Spare tire cover

Wheel nut wrench

Trunk-Internal release

Pull

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