2008 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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Console boxes
Front Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
Rear Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
■When using the front console box lid as an armrest
If necessary, the console box lid can slide
forward. Pull the lid forward by grasping
the front of the lid.

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Overhead consoleThe overhead console is useful
for temporarily storing sun-
glasses and similar small items.
■Tray in the front console box
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the console box closed. 
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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CAUTION
■Items that should not be le ft in the overhead console
Do not leave glasses or lighters in the console. 
If the interior of the vehicle becomes hot, lighters may explode and glasses
may warp or become cracked.
■ While driving
Do not leave the overhead console open. Items may fall out and cause
injury.

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Storage compartmentFront console (if equipped)
Center console
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not leave the storage compartment open.
The opened compartment may hit your body or items may be thrown out of
the compartment in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause
injury.

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Cup holders
Front To open, press down and
release the cup holder lid.
Rear (type A) Pull down the armrest.
Rear (type B) Pull down the armrest and open
the lid.

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Door pocketsThe front door pocket can be
opened and closed.
CAUTION
■Items unsuitable for the cup holder
Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.
■ When not in use
Keep the cup holders closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident
or sudden braking.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the door pockets closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident
or sudden braking.

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3-6. Other interior features
Sun visors
Forward position: Flip down.
Side position: Flip down,
unhook, and swing to the
side.
Side extender: Place in side
position, then slide back-
wards.

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Vanity mirrors
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
To adjust the brightness of the
lights, slide the switch.