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Customer Experience Center 1 - 800 - 331 - 4331 www.toyotaownersonline.com 2006 Pocket Reference Guide MN 00452 - PRG06 - AVA Printed in USA 07 / 05
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2006 Spare tire & tools Avalon Tool location OVERVIEW Jack handle This Pocket Reference Guide is a summary of Wheel nut wrench basic vehicle operations . It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main Jack equipment quickly and easily . Spare tire The Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual Removing the spare tire located in the 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 the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations . FEATURES / OPERATIONS 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 . Loosen and remove the nut . Remove the spare tire cover . Loosen and remove the bolt . Remove the spacer . A word about safe vehicle operations ! Refer to the Owner’s Manual for jack positioning and This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full tire changing procedures . description of Avalon operations . Every Owner’s Avalon owner should review the that accompanies this vehicle . Manual Trunk - Internal release Pay special attention to the boxed “ � information highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the SAFETY Pull Owner’s Manual . Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid AND injury or equipment malfunction . EMERGENCY Pocket Reference All information in this is current at the time of printing . Guide FEATURES Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice . 25
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 33 PM Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page no . OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 7 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap 6 Indicator symbols 4 - 5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2 - 3 1 Keyless entry 8 Remote engine starter 8 Trunk release 6 - 7 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Air Conditioning / Heating 15 Audio 16 - 17 1 Auto lock functions 10 Automatic transmission 11 Clock 10 Cruise control 20 Cup holders 22 Dynamic Laser Cruise Control 20 - 21 ® 2 Garage door opener ( HomeLink ) 11 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Light control - Instrument panel 22 Lights & turn signals 14 Moonroof 19 Parking brake 10 Power outlets 22 Seat adjustments - Front 12 Seat adjustments - Rear 12 Seat ventilators / heaters 18 Seats - Head restraints 12 1 Smart key system 9 Steering wheel switches 18 Sunshade - Rear 19 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10 Windows 13 Windshield wiper & washer 13 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Door locks 23 SAFETY Doors - Child safety locks 23 Seat belt comfort guide 24 AND Seat belts 23 EMERGENCY Seat belts - Shoulder belt anchor 24 Spare tire & tools 25 Trunk - Internal release 25 FEATURES 1 Programmable by customer . Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information . 2 ® Controls , Inc . HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson 1
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel OVERVIEW FEATURES / OPERATIONS 1 Instrument panel light control Cruise control or dynamic laser cruise control 1 1 Headlight , turn signal and front fog light controls Dynamic laser cruise control distance switch Steering wheel switches - Audio Tilt steering lock release 1 , 2 Speech command switch Telescopic steering lock release 1 Steering wheel switches - Climate Glass breakage sensor 1 Wiper and washer controls Rear electric sunshade switch 1 Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger Hood release lever SAFETY switch Trunk release button Emergency flasher switch Fuel tank door release button AND Audio Power rear view mirror controls EMERGENCY Air conditioning controls 1 Auxiliary box , 12V DC Power outlet / Cigarette If equipped 1 1 2 lighter and ashtray , cassette player or navigation For details , refer to the Navigation System 1 , 2 FEATURES controller s Manual . r ’ Owne 1 Ignition / Engine switch 3 2
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 4 OVERVIEW 1 Instrument cluster Airbag SRS warning light Vehicle Stability Control / Traction Control OVERVIEW 1 warning light Low windshield washer fluid level warning 1 light Automatic headlight leveling system warning 1 light 1 Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 Smart key system warning light Engine immobilizer / theft deterrent system Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator light Service indicator and reminder Tachometer Headlight low beam indicator light Speedometer Headlight high beam indicator light Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning light Turn signal indicator light Trip meter reset knob Odometer and two trip meters FEATURES / OPERATIONS Automatic transmission indicator light Automatic transmission shift range position display Slip indicator / Traction Control off light Dynamic laser cruise control display 2 Cruise control indicator light or dynamic Dynamic laser cruise control master warning 3 laser cruise control indicator light light Dynamic laser cruise control ready mode indicator light Indicator symbols Conventional cruise control mode indicator 1 light Brake system warning light 1 Anti - lock Brake System warning light 1 Driver seat belt reminder light 1 Front passenger seat belt reminder light When the Anti - lock Brake System ( ABS ) function is in action , you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and 1 Battery warning light hear a noise . In this situation , to let the Anti - lock Brake System work for you , just hold the brake pedal 1 Low engine oil pressure warning light down more firmly . Do not pump the brake as this will SAFETY result in reduced braking performance . 1 1 Malfunction indicator light / Check engine AND “ AIRBAG ON � indicator light EMERGENCY “ AIRBAG OFF � indicator light FEATURES 1 Open door warning light 1 2 For details , refer to “ Service reminder indicators and warning If this light flashes , refer to “ Cruise control , � Section 1 - 7 , 2006 buzzers , � Section 1 - 6 , 2006 Owner’s Manual . Owner’s Manual . 3 ol , � uise contr efer to “ Dynamic laser cr If this light flashes , r Section 1 - 7 , 2006 Owner’s Manual . 4 5
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 6 OVERVIEW Trunk manual release Fuel tank door release and cap Open Pull to open trunk . OVERVIEW Push Pull down Engine maintenance Turn FEATURES / OPERATIONS Store NOTE : If the cap is not tightened enough , Check Engine “ � indicator may illuminate . Trunk release Engine coolant reservoir Push Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap SAFETY Engine oil level dipstick Windshield washer fluid tank AND Note : Regularly scheduled maintenance , including EMERGENCY oil changes , will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance . Push to Please refer to the “ Owner’s Warranty FEATURES activate / deactivate Information Booklet , � “ Scheduled r . trunk opene Maintenance Guide � or “ Owner’s Manual Supplement � for more details . OFF ON 6 7
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 8 OVERVIEW FEATURES / OPERATIONS Keyless entry Smart key system * ( if equipped ) Beep sound can be switched “ ON � or “ OFF . � Refer to Start function OVERVIEW the Owner’s Manual for more details . Green indicator ON Locking operation Unlocking operation Push ONCE : Driver door TWICE : All doors Carrying Depress Push NOTE : Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed . Without depressing the brake pedal Pressing the “ ENGINE START STOP � switch will NOTE : After unlocking , if a door is not opened within 30 change the operation mode in succession from : seconds , all doors will relock for safety . Trunk lid operation Alarm operation Accessories such as the radio will operate . ACC Push and hold Push FEATURES / OPERATIONS Power ON , the engine is not running ON All systems OFF . OFF Locking / Unlocking operation Remote engine starter ( if equipped ) Carry remote Start operation to Lock / Unlock Front door unlock Front door lock Push twice then push and hold . SAFETY Push Stop operation AND Grasp EMERGENCY Push or Trunk open FEATURES * Driver door unlocking function can be programmed Push “ � or push and hold “ . � , or all doors . Grasping to unlock driver door only passenger handle will unlock side doors . Remote Engine Starter Owner’s Manual Refer to the NOTE : Doors may also be locked / unlocked using for more details . remote . 8 9
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 10 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Auto lock functions Automatic transmission Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate OVERVIEW in 4 different modes . - Doors lock when shifting from Park . 1 - Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above Park about 12 mph . Reverse - Doors unlock when shifting into Park . Neutral - Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ D � Drive ON to ACC or OFF and driver’s door is opened . Parking brake Set : Depress “ S � Release : Depress again 1 The ignition must be ON , and the brake pedal depressed . “ S � ( Sequential ) mode FEATURES / OPERATIONS Push to shift lever to the left from “ D � position . “ S � position : + : Upshift Tilt and telescopic steering wheel - : Downshift Angle Length Pull shift lever toward “ - � and release to downshift ( increases power going uphill , or provides engine braking downhill ) . Push shift lever toward “ + � and release to upshift . For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions , always drive with the shift lever in the “ D � position . ® Garage door opener ( HomeLink ) * ( if equipped ) Lock release lever Lock release lever Hold wheel , push lever down , set angle then return SAFETY lever . NOTE : Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle AND is in motion . Garage door openers manufactured under license EMERGENCY ® from HomeLink * can be programmed to operate Clock garage doors , estate gates , security lighting , etc . s Manual efer to the r ’ R Owne for more details . FEATURES H - Hour set For programming assistance , contact the Toyota M - Minutes set Customer Experience Center at 1 - 800 - 331 - 4331 , or : 00 - Minutes round off visit http : / / www.homelink.com . ® * HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls , Inc . 11 10 D N R P
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 12 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Windshield wiper & washer Seat adjustments - Front ith interval wiper W Power Seat Manual Seat OVERVIEW Single wipe Adjust interval Interval wipe Pull to wash and wipe Slow Fast With AUTO rain - sensing wiper ( If equipped ) Adjust AUTO speed Single wipe Seatback angle Position Leg support ( driver side only ) * Position , cushion angle and height ( driver side FEATURES / OPERATIONS AUTO speed only ) Seatback angle Pull to wash and wipe Slow Lumbar support ( driver side only ) * If equipped Fast Seat adjustments - Rear Windows Passenger windows lock switch Up Seatback angle lever Down Up Down SAFETY Automatic operation ( Front windows ) Push the Seats - Head restraints switch completely down or pull it completely up and AND Rear Front release to fully open or close . To stop window mid - EMERGENCY way , lightly push the switch in the opposite direction . NOTE : If battery is disconnected , the front windows need to be reinitialized . Refer to the FEATURES Owner’s Manual for more details . Lock release buttons Lock release button 12 13
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 14 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Lights & turn signals Air Conditioning / Heating Headlights OVERVIEW Headlights Parking lights AUTO DRL OFF High beams Low beams Air conditioning display FEATURES / OPERATIONS Windshield defogger High beam flasher Temperature Automatic climate control ON - Automatic light cutoff system Automatically turns Climate control OFF lights off after 30 seconds when any of the doors are Air conditioning ON / OFF opened and closed with the engine off , or push lock Fresh or recirculate cabin air button on remote to turn lights off . Rear defogger 1 - Daytime running light system Automatically turns Air flow vent on the headlights at a reduced intensity . Fan speed “ DUAL � switch Turn signals - Indicator ON Separate temperature settings for Right turn driver and passenger . Lane change - Indicator OFF Synchronize driver and passenger temperatures . Lane change 1 SAFETY In “ � mode , use Fresh air ( “ � indicator light Left turn OFF ) to reduce window fogging . AND Front fog lights ( if equipped ) EMERGENCY Turn FEATURES Front fog lights turn on only when the headlights are on low beam . 15 14
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 16 FEATURES / OPERATIONS CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER ( if equipped ) Audio To fast forward Push “ . � Audio operation screen OVERVIEW To rewind Push “ . � RADIO “ SCAN � Push and hold to scan preset station , push again to hold selection . Preset buttons - button functions in Preset buttons Tune in the desired station and press other modes indicated above number . a preset button ( 1 - 6 ) until you hear a beep . Push Eject CD desired preset button ( 1 - 6 ) to select . CD Track Seek select station RDS ( Radio Data System - FM only ) ( Type 3 only ) > - Push DISC / TYPE “ � or “ � to view > current Push to program genre . Push again within 6 seconds to adjust select new genre . Mode Push to turn View CD tone & - Push “ SEEK / TRACK � or “ SCAN � to find same genre Station / CD ON / OFF 1 text balance track scan programs . - Push “ TEXT � to receive information transmitted FEATURES / OPERATIONS * Type 2 other functions from radio stations . Load CD ( s ) CD PLAYER To scan tracks on a disc Push “ SCAN . � Push again to Select Select hold selection . radio Disc station or CD Changer ( Type 2 & 3 ) CD track - To load one disc Push “ LOAD � and insert 1 disc . ( Type 2 & 3 ) - To load multiple discs Push and hold “ LOAD � until you hear a beep . Insert one disc . Wait until the Select disc . View * Type 3 other functions green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to genre with RDS insert next disc . system . SAFETY Traffic View radio and information AND CD text EMERGENCY Push 1 The mode changes with each push in succession FEATURES from Bass , Midrange ( Type 3 only ) , Treble , Fade , urn the knob right or left to adjust each Balance . T Cassette tape player * mode . * If equipped 16 17
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 18 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Steering wheel switches Moonroof ( if equipped ) Sliding operation Tilting operation OVERVIEW Audio control A / C control Open * Close Temperature Volume control selector Close Tilt v 1 “ v � Auto A / C ON / OFF 2 A / C OFF Mode v Recommended driving 1 v “ � position - In radio mode Push to select a preset station , push and hold to seek the next strong station . Push briefly to fully open / close . To stop moonroof * - In tape mode Push to skip up or down to the midway , lightly push the switch in the opposite next / previous track , push and hold to fast forward direction . or reverse . - In CD mode Push to skip up or down to the NOTE : If battery is disconnected , the moonroof next / previous track . needs to be reinitialized . Refer to the FEATURES / OPERATIONS 2 Owner’s Manual for more details . “ MODE � Push to select an audio mode . Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF . Sunshade - Rear ( if equipped ) * If equipped Seat ventilators / heaters ( if equipped ) With ventilators Push Turn Heater only Push SAFETY NOTE : Sunshade will automatically go down when AND vehicle is shifted into reverse . To raise again , EMERGENCY push the button . Push Turn FEATURES urn clockwise Push knob to pop the controller out . T for heater , counter clockwise for ventilator . 18 19
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 20 FEATURES / OPERATIONS Distance control mode Cruise control Turning system ON / OFF OVERVIEW Push Indicator lights Distance control mode will cruise at a set speed , decelerate to maintain selected distance from a Functions slower vehicle in front of you , and accelerate back 2 up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front of / Increase speed Resume 1 Cancel you changes lanes or speeds up . To select distance control mode Push the ON - OFF button . The “ READY � and “ CRUISE � indicator lights will come on . Set / Decrease speed To set , cancel and resume a speed Refer to instructions for Cruise Control on the previous FEATURES / OPERATIONS page . Note : Once vehicle speed is set , pushing lever up 1 toward “ + RES . � will increase speed to the nearest The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing 5 mph , and then in 5 mph increments . Pushing lever the brake pedal . 2 down toward “ - SET � will reduce speed in the same If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph , the set speed way . will not be resumed . Dynamic Laser Cruise Control ( if equipped ) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and LONG complete safety precautions before attempting to use “ Dynamic laser cruise control . � MIDDLE Fixed speed mode SHORT SAFETY To change the vehicle - to - vehicle distance AND Pull the distance switch briefly toward you ; the Indicator EMERGENCY setting changes progressively from LONG to lights MIDDLE to SHORT . o select conventional / fixed speed control T Push FEATURES the ON - OFF button . Push the lever forward and hold until the “ NORM . � indicator light appears . To set , cancel and resume a speed Refer to Cruise Control above . instructions for 20 21
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 22 FEATURES / OPERATIONS SAFETY CANDY EMERGEN FEATURES Light control - Instrument panel Door locks Lock OVERVIEW + Brightness Unlock control knob - NOTE : Instrument panel lights automatically reduce intensity when headlights are on to minimize Doors - Child safety locks glare at night , unless knob is turned fully clockwise . Power outlets Console box ( 12V ) Auxiliary box ( 12V ) FEATURES / OPERATIONS Move the lever to “ LOCK , � allowing the door to be opened only from the outside . Seat belts NOTE : Designed for car accessories . Ignition / Engine switch must be in the ACC or ON position to be used . Take up slack Cup holders Too high Rear with console box Front Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended , then retracted even slightly , it cannot be re - extended beyond that point , Rear SAFETY unless fully retracted again . This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely . AND EMERGENCY To find more information about seat belts , and how to install a child restraint system , refer to the Owner’s Manual . FEATURES 22 23
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06 Avalon PRG.qxd 7 / 29 / 05 4 : 34 PM Page 24 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts - Shoulder belt anchor Squeeze lock release to lower Seat belt comfort guide Rear seat belt outside position guides provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints . 24