'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) SECTION Overview of instruments and controls 1- 1 2 7 8 9 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Instrument panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center cluster overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator symbols on the instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Instrument panel overview :View A 1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center cluster 5. Garage door opener switches 6. Auxiliary boxes 7. Front personal lights, interior light and/or electric moon roof switches 8. Center vents 9. Glove box 10. Power door lock switches 11. Power window switches 12. Trunk opener main switch 13. Rear console box 14. Rear vents 15. Power outlets 16. Seat ventilator/heater switches 17. Cup holder 18. Automatic transmission selector lever 19. Hood lock release lever 20. Parking brake pedal 21. Window lock switch 22. Driving position memory switches 2 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) :View B (with key cylinder- type ignition switch) 1. Instrument panel light control knob 2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Audio remote control switches 4. Speech command switch (See the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual.") 5. Climate remote control switches 6. Wiper and washer switches 7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 8. Emergency flasher switch 9. Audio system 10. Air conditioning controls 11. Cigarette lighter and ashtray, auxiliary box, cassette player or navigation system controller (For the navigation system, see the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual.") 12. Ignition switch 13. Cruise control switch 14. Tilt steering lock release lever 15. Telescopic steering lock release lever 3 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) 16. Glass breakage sensor 17. Trunk opener switch 18. Fuel filler door opener switch 19. Power rear view mirror control switches 4 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) :View B (with smart key system) 1. Instrument panel light control knob 2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Audio remote control switches 4. Speech command switch (See the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual.") 5. Climate remote control switches 6. Wiper and washer switches 7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 8. Emergency flasher switch 9. Audio system 10. Air conditioning controls 11. Cigarette lighter and ashtray, auxiliary box, cassette player or navigation system controller (For the navigation system, see the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual.") 12. Ignition switch (engine switch) 13. Cruise control switch 14. Distance switch 15. Tilt steering lock release lever 5 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) 16. Telescopic steering lock release lever 17. Glass breakage sensor 18. Rear electric sunshade switch 19. Trunk opener switch 20. Fuel filler door opener switch 21. Power rear view mirror control switches 6 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Instrument cluster overview 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3. Tachometer 4. Speedometer 5. Fuel gauge 6. Low fuel level warning light 7. Trip meter reset knob 8. Odometer and two trip meters 9. Automatic transmission shift range position display 10. Dynamic laser cruise control display 11. Dynamic laser cruise control master warning light 7 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Center cluster overview 1. Clock 2. Center display1 3. Front passenger's seat belt reminder light2 1 : 2 : 4. "AIRBAG ON" and "AIRBAG OFF" indicator lights 5. Pattern selector knob (for center display) If your vehicle has equipped navigation system, see the separate "Navigation System Owner's Manual". For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 145 in Section 1- 6. 8 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Open door warning light1 or Brake system warning light1 SRS warning light1 Driver's seat belt reminder light1 Charging system warning light1 Low engine oil pressure warning light1 Vehicle stability control system and traction control system warning light1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light1 Automatic headlight leveling system warning light1 Engine oil replacement reminder light1 or Malfunction indicator lamp1 Smart key system warning light1 Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator light Headlight low beam indicator light or Anti- lock brake system warning light1 9 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) 1 : Tail light indicator light 2 : For details, see "Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers" on page 145 in Section 1- 6. If this light flashes, see "Cruise control" on page 169 in Section 1- 7. If this light flashes, see "Dynamic laser cruise control" on page 172 in Section 1- 7. Headlight high beam indicator light 3 : Turn signal indicator lights Automatic transmission indicator lights Slip indicator/traction control system off light Cruise control indicator light2 or dynamic laser cruise control indicator light3 Dynamic laser cruise control ready mode indicator light Conventional cruise control mode indicator light 10 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) SECTION Keys and Doors 1- 2 12 16 18 27 33 40 43 47 48 50 51 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smart key system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trunk lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft deterrent system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel tank cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electric moon roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Keys (with key cylinder- type ignition switch) A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine. To protect items locked in the trunk or glove box when using valet parking, leave the sub key with the attendant. Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys. 1. Master keys (black)--These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need one of them to make a new key with a built- in transponder chip. 2. Sub key (gray)--This key will not work in the locks of the glove box and the door located behind the rear seat armrest. NOTICE When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions: z When starting the engine, do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. 12 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight. z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer. z Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials. z When starting the engine, do not use the key with other transponder keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press other key plates against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts. If this happens, remove the key once and then insert it again after removing other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine. z Do not bend the key grip. 13 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Keys (with smart key system) Spare keys should not be left in the cabin. In the event that a spare key is left in the cabin, the smart key system will remain actuated even after the doors have been locked. Under these circumstances, the trunk can be opened even after the driver has exited and locked the vehicle, increasing the danger of theft. (Refer to "OPENING TRUNK WITH SMART KEY SYSTEM" on page 44 in this Section.) To protect items locked in the trunk or the glove box when using valet parking, lock the trunk opener switch and leave the electronic key with the attendant. Keep the mechanical key with you. For details about locking the trunk opener switch, see "--Luggage security system" on page 45 in this Section. A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the electronic keys. These chips are needed to enable the system to function correctly, so be careful not to lose these keys. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place. The key consists of an electronic key and a mechanical key. The mechanical key is for emergency use. If the electronic key does not operate, you can open the driver's door using the mechanical key. 1. Electronic keys--These keys can lock or unlock all the doors and can open the trunk by using the wireless remote control function or entry function of the smart key system. 2. Mechanical keys--These keys can lock or unlock the driver's door, the glove box and the door located behind the rear seat armrest. 14 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) NOTICE When using a electronic key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions: z Do not affix any material that cuts off electromagnetic waves (such as a metal seal) on the electronic key. z Do not knock the electronic key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the electronic key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard or hood under direct sunlight. z Do not put the electronic key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer. z Do not keep the electronic key together with the products emitting electromagnetic waves such as a cellular phone. USING A MECHANICAL KEY When you use the mechanical key push the release button and take out the mechanical key as shown. Be sure to put the mechanical key back when not it use. KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by Toyota dealer using the key number. We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place. 15 '06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Engine immobilizer system The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system using an electronic code. The transponder chip in the key has an electronic code and transmits the code to the vehicle. Only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the register ID code for the vehicle, the engine immobilizer system will be canceled and the engine will start. If any of the following indicator conditions occur, contact your Toyota dealer. : The indicator light remains on. : The indicator light does not start flashing under the following situations. Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch--When the key is removed from the ignition switch. Vehicles with smart key system--When the ignition switch is turned off. : The indicator light flashes inconsistently. The engine immobilizer system is automatically set when: Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch--The key is removed from the ignition switch. Vehicles with smart key system--The ignition switch is turned off. The indicator light will start flashing to show that the system is set. The engine immobilizer system is automatically canceled when: Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch-- You insert the key to the ignition switch. Vehicles with smart key system-- You enter the vehicle carrying a key with smart key system and press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch (engine switch). Even if the key battery is dis ...