2008 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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3-1. Using the air conditioning 
system and defogger... 178
Automatic air conditioning 
system ........................... 178
Using the steering wheel  climate control 
switches ......................... 185
Rear window and outside 
rear view mirror 
defoggers ....................... 187
3-2. Using the audio 
system .......................... 188
Audio system type............ 188
Audio cover ...................... 190
Using the radio ................. 191
Using the CD player ......... 198
Playing MP3 and WMA 
discs............................... 206
Optimal use of the audio 
system ........................... 214
Using the AUX adapter .... 216
Using the steering wheel  audio switches ............... 217
3-3. Using the hands-free 
system .......................... 220
Hands-free system 
(for cellular phone) ........ 220
Using the hands-free 
system ........................... 223 Making a phone call ......... 231
Setting a cellular phone ... 236
Security and system

setup .............................. 241
Using the phone book ...... 244
3-4. Using the interior 
lights ............................. 252
Interior lights list ............... 252
3-5. Using the storage 
features ......................... 255
List of storage features .... 255
3-6. Other interior features ... 263 Sun visors ........................ 263
Vanity mirrors ................... 264
Clock ................................ 265
Outside temperature 
display............................ 266
Ashtrays .......................... 267
Power outlets ................... 268
Climate control seats/seat 
heaters .......................... 270
Armrest ............................ 272
Rear sunshade ................ 273
Floor mats ........................ 275
Trunk features .................. 276
Garage door opener ........ 278
Compass .......................... 283

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Automatic air conditioning system
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the outside rear view
mirror defoggers.
Automatic mode Off
Driver’s side

temperature control
Air conditioning 
ON/OFF switch
Outside air or 
recirculated mode Passenger’s side

temperature control
Dual 
operation With navigation system
Without navigation system
Windshield

defogger
Fan speedChanges the air

outlets used

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Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Press “” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the
temperature on .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep-
arately.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Press “ ” to increase the temperature and “ ” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on to separately adjust
the temperature for the passenger and driver sides (dual mode). Press
to return the driver and passenger side temperatures to the
same setting (simultaneous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
modes each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “
” (increase) or “” (decrease) on the switch.
Press to turn the fan off.
STEP1
STEP2

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Changing the air outlets
Press
.
The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicate the following.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.

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AVALON_U_(L/O_0802) Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) modes each time the button is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Press
.
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air outlets
Center outlets Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Direct air flow to the left or
right
Side outlets Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Direct air flow to the left or
right
Rear seat outlets Turn the knob to open or close
the vent
Direct air flow to the left or
right

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■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
● The system may switch automatically to recirculated mode when the
coolest temperature setting is selected in summer.
● Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■ Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■ Outside temperatur e approaches 32F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is
pressed.
■ When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on
once more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indi-
cator light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
■To prevent the windshield from fogging up
Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.

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NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the automatic air conditioning system on longer than necessary
when the engine is not running.