2007 Toyota Avalon Reference Owners Guide

MN 00452-PRG07-AVA Printed in USA 07/06 2007 Pocket Reference Guide Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331 Flip over to see your iGuide. 2007 Avalon The Ultimate Interactive Owner’s Guide Open This and Really Get into Your New Toyota Flip over to see your Pocket Reference Guide. 2007 Avalon This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box.

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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. 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. This iGuide is designed to be played on any computer–PC or Macintosh. All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Pay special attention to the boxed ” ” information highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. PC WINDOWS 98 PENTIUM III 600MHZ 64MB OF RAM 800 X 600 MONITOR 16-BIT COLOR CD-ROM DRIVE Avalon iGuide MACINTOSH SYSTEM 9.X, OS X 10.2 POWERPC 64MB OF RAM 24-BIT COLOR CD-ROM DRIVE This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon operations. Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle. ! A word about safe vehicle operations INDEX OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap Hood release Indicator symbols Instrument cluster Instrument panel Keyless entry1 Remote engine starter Trunk release SAFETY AND Air Conditioning/Heating Audio Auto lock functions1 Automatic Transmission Clock Cruise control Cup holders Door locks Dynamic Laser Cruise Control Garage door opener (HomeLink®)2 Light control-Instrument panel Lights & turn signals Moonroof Parking brake Power outlets Seat adjustments-Front Seat adjustments-Rear Seat ventilators/heaters Seats-Head restraints Smart Key1 Steering wheel switches Sunshade-Rear Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Windows Windshield wiper & washer EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks Seat belt comfort guide Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System reset Trunk-Internal release 15 16-17 10 11 10 19 21 18 20 11 21 14 19 10 21 12 12 18 12 9 18 19 10 13 13 22 23 22 22 23 22 23 8 6 7 4-5 4 2-3 7 8 6 OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information. HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 1 OVERVIEW Instrument panel OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS Instrument panel light control Headlight, turn signal and front fog light1 controls Steering wheel audio controls Speech command button1, 2 Steering wheel climate controls Wiper and washer controls Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger1 switch Emergency flasher switch Audio system Air Conditioning controls Auxiliary box, 12V DC Power outlet/Cigarette lighter and ashtray1, cassette player1 or navigation controller1, 2 Ignition switch/Engine switch1 Cruise control or Dynamic Laser Cruise Control1 Dynamic Laser Cruise Control distance button1 Tilt steering lock release Telescopic steering lock release Glass breakage sensor1 Rear electric sunshade button1 Hood release lever Trunk release button Fuel tank door release button Power rear view mirror controls 1 2 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES If equipped For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual. ” 2 3 OVERVIEW Indicator cluster Airbag SRS warning1 OVERVIEW Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control warning Low windshield washer fluid level warning Engine oil replacement reminder1 Smart Key system warning1 Headlight indicator Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Automatic headlight leveling system warning Engine coolant temperature Service indicator and reminder Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Low fuel level warning light Trip meter reset Odometer and two trip meters Sequential shift display Dynamic Laser Cruise Control display Dynamic Laser Cruise Control master warning light Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator Headlight high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Slip indicator Automatic Transmission indicator Cruise control indicator2 or Dynamic Laser Cruise Control indicator3 Dynamic Laser Cruise Control ready mode indicator Anti-lock Brake System warning light1 When brake brake pump FEATURES/OPERATIONS Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 Battery warning1 Driver seat belt (alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph) Front passenger seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over 9 mph) reminder1 Conventional cruise control mode indicator Low engine oil pressure warning1 “AIRBAG ON ” indicator Open door warning1 1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 “AIRBAG OFF ” indicator the anti-lock brake system (ABS) function is in action, you may feel the pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti-lock system work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not the brake as this will result in reduced braking performance. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers, ” Section 1-6, 2007 Owner’s Manual. 2 3 4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control, ” Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual. If this light flashes, refer to “Dynamic laser cruise control, ” Section 1-7, 2007 Owner’s Manual. 5 OVERVIEW Fuel tank door release and cap Turn Hood release OVERVIEW Push Store NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine ” ” indicator may illuminate. Pull Pull up latch and raise hood Trunk release Beep sound can be switched “ON ” or “OFF. ” Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Keyless entry Locking operation Unlocking operation FEATURES/OPERATIONS Push Push to activate/deactivate trunk opener. Trunk manual release Open Pull to open trunk Trunk lid operation Push Alarm operation NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 30 seconds, all doors will relock for safety. Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Pull down Push and hold Push and hold 6 7 OVERVIEW Start operation Remote engine starter (if equipped) Start function Smart Key* (if equipped) FEATURES/OPERATIONS OVERVIEW Green indicator ON Push twice, then push and hold. Stop operation Carrying Depress NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. or Push Push ” Refer to the Remote Engine Starter Owner’s Manual for more details. ” or push ” ” once then push ” ” and hold. Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP ” switch will change the operation mode in succession from: Power (without starting engine) Engine maintenance ACC ON Accessories such as the radio will operate. Power ON, the engine not running. All systems OFF. FEATURES/OPERATIONS Locking/Unlocking operation Carry remote to lock/unlock OFF Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet, ” “Scheduled Maintenance Guide ” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement. ” 8 Engine coolant reservoir Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Windshield washer fluid tank Front door lock Front door unlock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Push Trunk open * Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or all doors. Grasping passenger handle will unlock all doors. NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote. 9 Push Grasp FEATURES/OPERATIONS Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in 4 different modes, or turned OFF. -Doors lock when shifting from “Park. ” -Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph. -Doors unlock when shifting into “Park. ” -Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from ON to ACC or OFF and driver’s door is opened. Auto lock functions Automatic Transmission OVERVIEW P Park1 Reverse Neutral Drive “D ” Parking brake Set: Depress Release: Depress again 1 Push shift lever to the left from “D ” position. “S ” (Sequential) mode The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake pedal depressed to shift from “Park. ” “S ” Tilt and telescopic steering wheel Length Angle 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. “S ” position: +: Upshift (Push and release) -: Downshift (Pull and release) FEATURES/OPERATIONS Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped) NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion. Lock release lever Lock release lever Clock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES H-Hour set M-Minute set :00-Round off minutes NOTE: In Navigation System-equipped vehicles, clock settings are in navigation setup menu. 10 Refer to the Owner’s 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. Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc. 11 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Manual seat Seat adjustments-Front Power seat Windshield wiper & washer With interval wiper Adjust interval Single wipe OVERVIEW Pull to wash and wipe Interval wipe Slow Fast Single wipe * If equipped Seatback angle Position Leg support (driver side only)* Position, cushion angle and height (driver side only) Seatback angle Lumbar support (driver side only) With AUTO rain-sensing wiper (if equipped) Adjust AUTO speed Seat adjustments-Rear Pull to wash and wipe AUTO speed Slow Fast FEATURES/OPERATIONS Seatback angle lever Windows Up Up Window lock switch Down Seats-Head restraints Front Rear Down SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Automatic operation (Front windows) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window mid-way, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction. Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable. NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the front windows need to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 13 Lock release button Lock release buttons 12 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Headlights Lights & turn signals Parking lights Headlights Air Conditioning/Heating OVERVIEW DRL OFF High beam Low beam AUTO High beam flasher -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity. -Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed. Turn signals Lane change Lane change Left turn Right turn Front fog lights (if equipped) Turn Air Conditioning display Windshield defogger Temperature Automatic climate control ON Climate control OFF Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fresh or recirculate cabin air Rear defogger Air flow vent “MODE ” In ” ” or ” ” 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. FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam. 14 15 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Audio Audio operation screen To fast forward Push ” To rewind Push “. ” CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER (if equipped). ” OVERVIEW Type 1 Eject CD Preset buttons – functions in other modes indicated above number. CD Track select Push to adjust tone & balance1 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 “SCAN. ” Push and hold to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection. RDS (Radio Data System-FM only)(Type 3 only) -Push DISC/TYPE ” ” or ” ” to view current program genre. Push again within 6 seconds to select new genre. -Push “SEEK/TRACK ” or “SCAN ” to find same genre programs. -Push “TEXT ” to receive information transmitted from radio stations. RADIO > Seek station > Push to turn ON/OFF Station/CD track scan * Mode View CD text Type 2 additional functions Select radio station/CD track (Type 2 & 3) Load CD(s) Select disc To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN. ” Push again to hold selection. CD PLAYER FEATURES/OPERATIONS CD Changer (Type 2 & 3) -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. Wait until the green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to insert next disc. Type 3 additional functions * Select disc. View genre with RDS system. View radio and CD text Traffic information SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Push Cassette tape player* The mode changes with each push in succession from Bass, Midrange (Type 3 only), Treble, Fade, Balance. Turn the knob right or left to adjust each mode. * If equipped 1 16 17 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Steering wheel switches Audio control Volume control ” v “1 1 “v A/C control Temperature selector Auto A/C ON/OFF Sliding operation Close Moonroof (if equipped) Open Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise. Tilting operation OVERVIEW “Mode ” 2 A/C OFF Tilt Close ” -In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the next strong station. -In tape mode* Push to skip up or down to next/previous track; push and hold to fast forward or reverse. -In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track. 2 “MODE ” * Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system “OFF. ” Seat ventilators/heaters (if equipped) With ventilators Heater only If equipped Push knob to pop the controller out. Turn clockwise for heater, counter clockwise for ventilator. Push Turn Door locks v v NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. Sunshade-Rear (if equipped) FEATURES/OPERATIONS NOTE: Sunshade will automatically go down when vehicle is shifted into reverse. To raise again, push the button. Push Push Turn Turning system ON/OFF Cruise control Functions Cancel1 System ON/OFF Resume2/ Increase speed SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Unlock Lock Set/Decrease speed 1 2 Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details. 19 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed will not be resumed. 18 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions before attempting to use “Dynamic Laser Cruise Control. ” Dynamic Laser Cruise Control (if equipped) Light control-Instrument panel Brightness control Fixed speed mode + – With the knob turned fully clockwise, instrument panel lights will not dim when the headlights are turned ON. OVERVIEW (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 above. Auxiliary box (12V) Power outlets Console box (12V) Distance control mode FEATURES/OPERATIONS 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 lights 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. LONG MIDDLE SHORT NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition/Engine switch must be in the “ACC ” or “ON ” position to be used. Cup holders Front Rear with console box Rear SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES (3) To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance Pull the distance switch briefly toward you; the setting changes progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT. 20 21 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Seat belts Take up slack Seat belt comfort guide OVERVIEW Too high Keep as low on hips as possible If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be reextended 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. Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints. Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Tool location Spare tire & tools Jack handle Wheel nut wrench FEATURES/OPERATIONS Jack Doors-Child safety locks Rear door Removing the spare tire Moving the lever to “LOCK ” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Spare tire Loosen and remove the nut. Remove the spare tire cover. Loosen and remove the bolt. Remove the spacer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. Tire Pressure Warning System reset Trunk-Internal release SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (including fullsize spare/excluding compact 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, push and hold “SET ” button until the indicator light blinks 3 times. 22 Pull 23 The Answers to Your Questions Are Just a Click Away. Now that you’re the proud owner of a new Toyota vehicle, you may have questions about some of its controls and features. This interactive iGuide is filled with easy-to-understand explanations of all its key components. Full of helpful demonstrations and tips, its user-friendly format makes learning all about your new vehicle fun and easy. (There’s even a copy of your Owner’s Manual on the CD.) For added convenience, you can also access all of this information as well as links to additional sources, by going to www.toyotaiguide.com. Of course, your Toyota dealer is always there to help you with quality service and support. For additional assistance, please call our toll-free customer number at 1-800-331-4331. Thank you for choosing Toyota. We hope this iGuide will help you enjoy many years of safe and pleasant driving. Note: All of the information contained in this iGuide and more is also available at www.toyotaiguide.com. 2007 Avalon This Pocket 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual 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. 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. This iGuide is designed to be played on any computer–PC or Macintosh. All information in this Pocket Reference Guide is current at the time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Pay special attention to the boxed ” ” information highlighted in this reference guide and throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment malfunction. PC WINDOWS 98 PENTIUM III 600MHZ 64MB OF RAM 800 X 600 MONITOR 16-BIT COLOR CD-ROM DRIVE Avalon iGuide MACINTOSH SYSTEM 9.X, OS X 10.2 POWERPC 64MB OF RAM 24-BIT COLOR CD-ROM DRIVE This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full description of Avalon operations. Every Avalon owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this vehicle. ! A word about safe vehicle operations …

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