Mode 2 this mode simply turns off the feature.
Toyota door avalon automatic locks off.
All toyota vehicles with an automatic transmission and power door locking system have a feature that allows the driver to select an automatic locking and unlocking sequence for the doors.
Turn off your car close all the doors and leave your seat belt off.
Turn the key back one place to acc then turn it back to on.
When the key is in the ignition and in the on position and when all doors are shut they will automatically lock when you move the shift lever out of park.
Use the same procedure to cancel the function.
Typically you will hear a buzzing sound prior to it quitting altogether.
The actuator motor controls the door lock mechanism.
There are four modes from which to choose.
Over time through use this motor can go bad.
When the seat belt light flashes in the dashboard press the unlock button on the door and keep it pressed for about 5 seconds.
Automatic locking and unlocking modes step 1.
The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown in the following table.
Mode 1 this mode connects the shift position with automatic door locking but notably not unlocking.
The door lock ac.
Turn ignition switch off remove key insert key turn ignition switch on.
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With ignition switch turned to on open driver s door.
I tried to find for avalon but was not able to get any data on resetting but managed to find on camry so no promise it will do.
Rather than starting the engine turn the key to on.
Shift the shift lever to p or n and press and hold the driver s door lock switch for approximately 5 seconds and then release.
Within 10 seconds repeat the following 5 tiimes.