2012 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 484

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency Changing "ENGINE START STOP" switch modes and starting the engine STEP 1 STEP 2 Put the shift lever in "P" and apply the brakes. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic key to the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. An alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the electronic key that is touched to the "ENGINE START STOP" switch if any of the doors is opened and closed while the key is touched to the switch. STEP 3 To change the "ENGINE START STOP" switch modes: Within 5 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed. (→P. 154) To start the engine: Press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch within 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, keeping the brake pedal depressed. If the "ENGINE START STOP" switch still cannot be operated, contact your Toyota dealer. 506