Toyota Avalon (2014) manual

2014 A valon Quick Reference Guide[...]

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[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 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 entry 1,2 6 Light control-Instrument panel 8 Smart Key system 1,2 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19 Audio 20 Auto lock/unlock 2 10 Automatic Tr[...]

2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Driving position memory switches 1 Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light 1 controls Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher button Navigation system 1,2 /Display audio system 1,3 “ENGINE START STOP” button Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Steering wheel audio contr[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3 “PCS” off switch 1 Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System reset Trunk opener main switch 12V DC power outlet 12V DC power outlet 1 /Wireless charger switch 1 USB/AUX port Trunk opener TRAC/VSC OFF switch BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch 1 Rear sunshade switch 1 1 If equipped 2 [...]

4 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 Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 m[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 5 3 If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic radar cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2014 Owner’s Manual. 4 The indicator flashes to indicate a malfunction. 5 The indicator flashes faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating. Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal in[...]

6 OVERVIEW Keyless entry Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Locking operation Unlocking operation 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 Push Push and hold[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 7 Smart Key system Start function Accessories such as the radio will operate. Power ON; the engine not running. All systems OFF. ACCESSOR Y ON OFF NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. Push Depress brake pedal Carrying Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing[...]

8 Fuel 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 Light control-Instrument panel OVERVIEW Brightness control + - The fuel tank door locks/unlocks with the vehicle’s doors.[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 Hood release 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 & Mainte[...]

10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission * The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be IGNITION ON mode and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshifting - : Downshifting Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel e[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 Steering lock release Turn Push Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever. Lock release lever NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” [...]

12 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Open Tilt Close Close Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise. Seats-Head restraints Lock release button Windows-Power Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partw[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 13 Seat adjustments-Front Driver’s seat Passenger’s seat Seat position (forward/backward) Seatback angle Seat cushion angle (if equipped) Seat height (if equipped) Lumbar support (if equipped) Seat cushion length (if equipped) Multi-Information Display Push “DISP” to scroll through [...]

14 Power outlets-12V DC Front console The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for use. Center console Windshield wipers & washers Adjust sensor sensitivity 2 Pull to wash and wipe Single wipe Auto wipe Slow Fast FEATURES/OPERATIONS 1 Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/de[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 Lights & turn signals Turn signals Headlights High beam Front fog lights (if equipped) Headlights -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night. -Automatic light cut off system When the he[...]

16 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cruise control 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 Cancel 1 Resume 2 Garage door opener (HomeLink ® )* (if equipped) Garage door openers manufactured u[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 17 To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Functions” in the Cruise Control section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Fixed speed mode (1) Push System ON/OFF (2) Push and hold to change mode Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions [...]

18 Front control panel Temperature selector (driver side) Windshield airflow/defogger Outside rearview mirror/Rear defogger Temperature selector (passenger side) Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF) “SYNC” button Indicator ON: Synchronized temperature settings for driver, passengers and rear seat (if equipped). Indicator OFF: Separate tem[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 19 Rear control panel (if equipped) Rear control switch Rear passenger’s temperature control 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 Heater OFF [...]

20 Steering wheel switches “ ” Use to search within a selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.), or to perform certain telephone operations. “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF. Back switch Returns to the previous screen. v v v v Volume control FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio* 1 To[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 iPod ® /USB port By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the USB port, you can listen to music from the portable audio device or USB memory through the vehicle’s speaker system. AUX port By inserting a mini plug into the AUX port, you can listen to music [...]

22 Rear FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cup holders Front Type A Type B Wireless charger (if equipped) A mobile device with the “ ” logo can be charged wirelessly. Charging can only be performed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode. Place a mobile device on the tray. One LED indicator is illuminated while charging and tw[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 23 Door locks Lock Unlock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Moving the lever to the lock position 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, unles[...]

24 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower 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 belts-Shoulder belt anchor Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System After adjusting tire pressures, or afte[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Spare tire & tools Tool location Luggage floor cover Jack Jack handle Spare tire Tool tray Wheel nut wrench Removing the spare tire Trunk-Internal release Pull up Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. (1) (2) (2) Loosen the center fastener t[...]

26 Star Safety System TM VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces engine power and applies braking to se[...]

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 27 There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy. To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps: • Only use floor mats designed for your specific model. • Use only one floor mat at a [...]

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MN 00505-QRG14-A V A Printed in the USA 9/14[...]