1997 TOYOTA AVALON air conditioning

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1. Instrument panel light control dial
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Driving pattern selector button
5. Thermometer
6. Clock
7. Emergency flasher switch
8. Car audio
9. Miscellany box
10. Air conditioning controls 11. Ashtray and cigarette lighter
12. Rear window defogger switch
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Traction control system off switch
16. Power rear view mirror control switch
17. Headlight cleaner switch
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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should go
off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slowdown and pull off the
road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
There may be a problem somewhere in
the brake system. Check the fluid level of
the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping.


If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-
ing information, see Part 4.)
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level
is low. CAUTION
!
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,
the light stays on and the buzzer stops af-
ter about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system. The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, ra
dio, etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Low Oil Level Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driv-
ing, pull off the road to a safe place and
stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyo-
ta dealer or qualified repair shop for assis-
tance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on brief-
ly after a hard stop. There is no cause for
concern if it then goes out when the en-
gine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to indi-
cate low oil level, and the oil level must be
checked using the level dipstick.
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Part 1Car audio systemÐ
ÐReference
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-7
Car audio system
and Air conditioning
system
Car audio system
Reference
 Using your audio system:
some basics
 Using your audio system:
controls and features
 CD (Compact Disc) Auto
changer
 Anti-theft system
 Car audio system operating
hints Air conditioning system

Controls
 Air flow selector settings
 Operating Tips
 Instrumental vents
Type 1: AM´FM ETR radio/cassette
player
Type 1-2: AMV FM ETR radio/cassette
player
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1. Fan Speed Selector
2. Temperature Selector
3. Air Flow Selector
4. Air Intake Selector
5. A/Cº Button
Air conditioning systemÐ
ÐControls


Type 1: Manual air conditioning controls
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11 61. AUTOº Button
2. Fan Speed Selector
3. Temperature Selector
4. Air Flow Selector
5. Air Intake Selector
6. A/Cº Button


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AUTOº button (type 2 only)
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tiooning, press the AUTOº button. An in-
dicator
light will illuminate to show that the
automatic operation mode has been se-
lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed and air flow according to the tem-
perature.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the OFFº button.
Fan speed selector
Turn the knob (type 1) or press the button
(type 2) to adjust the fan speed.
In automatic operation, you do not have to
adjust the fan speed unless you desire
another fan speed mode.
Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperature-
to the clockwise to warm, to the counter-
clockwise to cool.
Air flow selector
Turn the knob (type 1) or press the buttons
(type 2) to select the vents used for air
flow.
Type 2 onlyÐIn automatic operation, you
do not have to select the air flow unless
you desire another air flow mode.
1. Panel ÐAir flows mainly from the in-
strument panel vents.
2. Bi-level ÐAir flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. Floor ÐAir flows mainly from the floor
vents. 4. Floor/Windshield
ÐAir flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.
5. Windshield ÐAir flows mainly from
the windshield vents.
For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after A/Cº button.
Type 1ÐMoving the air flow selector lever
to windshield position turns on the de-
froster-linked air conditioning. At this
time, the A/Cº button indicator comes on
regardless of w hether or not the A/Cº but-
ton is pressed in. This is to clean up the
front view more quickly.
When the A/Cº button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow selector lever to anoth-
er position turns off the air conditioning.
Type 2ÐPressing the windshield button
turns on the defroster-linked air condi-
tioning. At this time, the A/Cº button indi-
cator comes on regardless of whether or
not the A/Cº button is pressed in. This is
to clean up the front view more quickly.
When the A/Cº button is not pressed in,
pressing another air flow control button
turns off the air conditioning.
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Air intake selector
Press the button to select the air source.
1. RecirculateÐRecirculates the air in-
side the vehicle.
2. Fresh ÐDraws outside air into the sys-
tem. A/Cº button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
A/Cº button. The A/Cº button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the A/Cº button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
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120Heating
For best results, set controls to:
Type 1Ð
Fan speedÐAny setting except OFFº
Temperature Ð Towards WARM
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐ FLOOR
Air conditioning ÐOFF
Type 2Ð
Press in the AUTOº button.
Temperature Ð To the desired
temperature
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air conditioning ÐOFF
 For quick heating, select recirculated
air for a few minutes. To keep the win-
dows from fogging, select fresh after
the vehicle interior has been warmed.
 Press the A/Cº button on for dehumid-
ified heating.
 Choose floor/windshield air flow to
heat the vehicle interior while defrost-
ing or defogging the windshield. Air conditioning
For best results, set controls to:
Type 1Ð
Fan speedÐAny setting except OFFº
Temperature Ð Towards COLD
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐ PANEL
Air conditioning ÐON
Type 2Ð
Press in the AUTOº button.
Temperature Ð To the desired
temperature
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air conditioning ÐON
 For quick cooling, move the air intake
selector to recirculate for a few min-
utes.
Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
Type 1Ð
Fan speedÐAny setting except OFFº
Temperature ÐTowards COLD
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐ PANEL
Air conditioning ÐOFF
Type 2Ð
Press in the AUTOº button.
Temperature Ð To the desired
temperature
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air conditioningÐ OFF
Defogging and defrosting
The inside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:
Type 1Ð
Fan speedÐAny setting except OFFº
Temperature Ð Towards WARM to
heat; COLD to cool
Air intakeÐ FRESH (outside air)
Air flowÐ WINDSHIELD
Moving the air flow selector lever to wind-
shield position turns on the defroster-
linked air conditioning. At this time, the
A/Cº button indicator comes on regard-
less of whether or not the A/Cº button is
pressed in. This is to clean up the front
view more quickly.
When the A/Cº button is not pressed in,
moving the air flow selector lever to anoth-
er position turns off the air conditioning.
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