2003 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 19

'03 AVALON U (L/O 0206) When all the doors are unlocked simultaneously with a key or wireless remote control transmitter, the interior lights and ignition switch light come on for about 15 seconds and then fade out, even if the door is not opened. (For further information, see "Interior light", "Front personal and interior lights" and "Ignition switch light" in Section 1 −4.) CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving. The doors will open and an accident may occur. Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle. Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward. The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position. WITH The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch. If the vehicle is subjected to a severe frontal, rear or side impact with the ignition switch turned to the "ON" position, all doors will unlock automatically after a few seconds. 2003 AVALON (OM41401U) 19