1997 TOYOTA AVALON ECO mode

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MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T
ISC: 1470 K1361
MADE IN U.S.A.
This complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference recieved, in-
cluding interference that may caused
undesired operation.
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.
The power windows work when the igni-
tion switch is in the ONº position. Howev-
er, if both front doors are closed, they work
for 60 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either front side door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER'S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver's door.
Normal operation: The window moves
as long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and
then rel ease it. The window will fully open.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
Power windows
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Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
It can cause the transmission tooverheat. Always use the brake
pedal or parking brake.
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
If you rock your vehicle to make it
out when it becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., first check that
there is no physical object or people
around the vehicle. During opera-
tion, the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward, causing
injury or damage to nearby people
or objects. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent
damage to the transmission andother parts.
Do not depress the acceleratorpedal while shifting the selectorlever or before the transmission is
completely shifted to forward orreverse gear.
Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-ing.
(h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of Pº position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
the Pº position even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instructions, see If
you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector leverº in Part 4. (i) Driving in PWRº (Power) mode
In the PWRº mode, the transmission is
shifted up and down at a higher vehicle
speed
than in the NORMº (Normal) mode
and a more powerful acceleration is
achieved. To set the PWRº mode, push
in the driving pattern selector button. The
PWRº mode indicator light comes on.
For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends
using the NORMº mode to improve fuel
economy.
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This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the right and left speakers.
Type 1-1ÐPush BAL/FADEº so that it
pops
out of its retracted position. Turn the
knob to adjust the balance. Push the knob
back into its retracted position.
Types 1-2 and 1-3ÐPull out PWR VVOL/
BALº. Turn the knob to adjust the balance.
Push the knob back into its normal posi-
tion.
BASS
This knob lets you adjust the bass level.
Push BASS/TREBº so that it pops out of
its retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-
just the bass. Push the knob back into its
retracted position.
Dolby
) NR*
Types 1-1 and 1-2
If you are listening to a tape that was re-
corded with Dolby
) Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the
double-D symbol. The double-D symbol
will appear on the display. Push the button
again to turn off Dolby
)NR. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-
tion, play your tapes with this button on or
off according to the mode used for record-
ing the tape.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-
oratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBYº and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby [ B V
C NR*
Type 1-3
If you are listening to a tape that was re-
cored with Dolby
[ B or C Noise Reduc-
tion, push the button marked with the
double-D symbol until the appropriate
symbol appears on the display. To turn off
Dolby
[ NR, push the button until the sym-
bol disappears from the display.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode re-
duces tape noise by another 10 dB, or
about 20 dB total. For best sound repro-
duction, select the same NR mode that
was used to record the tape.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-
oratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBYº and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
EJECT/ (Eject button)
Push this button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to LOCKº, you
will be able to eject a cassette but you will
not be able to reinsert it.
FADE
This knob lets you adjust the balance be-
tween the front and rear speakers.
Type 1-1ÐPush BAL/FADEº so that it
pops out of its retracted position. Pull out
the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the front/
rear balance. Push the knob back into its
retracted position.
Types 1-2 and 1-3ÐMove the FADEº
ring around PWR/VOLº to adjust the
front/rear balance.
MTL (Metal) display
Type 1-3 only
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette
tape is put in the cassette player, the play-
er will automatically adapt to it and MTLº
will appear on the display.
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DISC
By using this button, you can select a disc
you wish to listen to.
Push
the either side of the button until the
number of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display. If you want to re-
turn to the beginning of the current disc,
push the down side of the button one time,
quickly.
Dolby
[ B V C NR*
If you are listening to a tape that was re-
cored with Dolby
[ B or C Noise Reduc-
tion, push the button marked with the
double-D symbol until the appropriate
symbol appears on the display. To turn off
Dolby
[ NR, push the button until the sym-
bol disappears from the display.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. The Dolby C NR mode re-
duces tape noise by another 10 dB, or
about 20 dB total. For best sound repro-
duction, select the same NR mode that
was used to record the tape.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-
oratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBYº and the double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Five EQ settings EQ (Equalizer)
Your audio system can store five different
EQ settings in its memory so that you will
not need to readjust in every time you lis-
ten to a different program.
Five common settings are sorted in the
system's memory when it is manufac-
tured (see illustration).
To use a preset EQ setting: Push EQº.
The levels for the first setting and EQ-1º
will
appear on the display. Push EQº until
you reach the setting you want. The audio
system will adjust the program you are
hearing to the selected setting.
To change a preset EQ setting: Push EQº
until the setting you want to change ap-
pears on the display. Adjust the base,
mid-range, and treble levels using the
BASS/BALº, MIDº, and TREB/FADEº.
To save an EQ setting: After you have
changed a setting, push EQº until you
hear a beep. This will replace the original
factory setting with your new one.
To cancel one of the EQ settings you
saved: With the setting on the display,
push in and hold EQº until you have
heard both the first saveº beep and a sec-
ond beep that means the setting has been
canceled. The original factory setting will
appear on the display.
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Setting a security code for the first
time.
1. Turn off the audio system.
Turn the ignition key to ACCº.
Simultaneously push and hold in 1º, 6º,
and PWR/VOLº until SECº appears on
the display.2. While you are holding in the  ~º side of
TUNEº, push 1º.
The display will read Ð.
On some modes,  º and º will also
turn on.3. Input the three digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
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2. While you are holding in the  ~º side of
TUNEº push 1º.
The display will read к.
On some models,  º and  º will also
turn on.3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the digit
you want appears on the display.4. The three-digit code should be on the display.
Push SCANº.
The display will rear ---º.
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3, this time enter- ing your new code. You can use digits
0º through 9º.
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2. While you are holding in the  ~º side of
TUNEº, push 1º.
The display will read - - -º.
On some models,  º and  º will also
turn on.3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the digit
you want appears on the display.4. The three-digit code should be on the display.
Push SCANº.
The display will read Ð.
5. Wait for 10 seconds until the security system is deactivated and the display
goes dark.
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Errº and the number of errors you
have made will appear on the display
before SECº does. Go back to step 2
and try again. If the display returns to
- - -º while you are entering the code,
go back to step 3.
NOTICE
A tenth error will activate the anti-theft system and HELPº will
appear on the display. The audiosystem will be completelyinoperable. At this time, theanti-theft light also comes on. If this
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
Reactivating a disabled audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ACCº.
2. While you are holding in the ^ ~ side of
TUNEº, push 1º.
The dispay will read ---º.
On some models,  º and º will also
turn on.3. Input the existing three-digit code.
You have 10 seconds to enter each digit.
For example, 209º:
To set the first digit: Push 1º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
To set the second digit: Push 2º until the
digit you want appears on the display.
To set the third digit: Push 3º until the digit
you want appears on the display.
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