2009 TOYOTA AVALON Navigation Manual

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Foreword
Thank you for your purchase of the Navigation System. Please
read this manual carefully to ensure proper use. Keep this
manual stored in your vehicle at all times.
The Toyota Navigation System is one of the most technologically
advanced vehicle accessories ever developed. The system receives
satellite signals from the Global Po sitioning System (GPS) operated
by the U. S. Department of Defense. Using these signals and other
vehicle sensors, the system ca n show you where you are and
assist you in locating a desired destination.
The navigation system is designed to select efficient routes from
your present starting location to your destination. The system is
designed to direct you to a destinat ion that is unfamiliar to you in
an efficient manner. The system uses the maps of DENSO. The
calculated routes are neither the shortest routes nor routes without
traffic congestion. Your own personal local knowledge or “short cut”
may at times be faster than the calculated routes.
The navigation system’s database in cludes about 50 point of inter-
est categories to allow you to easily select destinations such as
restaurants and hotels. If a destinat ion is not in the database, you
can enter the street address or a ma jor intersection close to it and
the system will route you there. The system will provide both a
visual map and audio instructions. The audio instructions will an-
nounce the distance and direction to go when you are approaching
a fork or intersection. These voice instructions will help you keep
your eyes on the road and are timed to provide enough time to
allow you to maneuver, change lanes or slow down.

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Please be aware that all current vehicle navigation systems
have certain limitations that may affect their ability to perform
properly. The accuracy of the vehicle’s position depends on
the satellite condition, road conf iguration, vehicle condition or
other circumstances. For more information on the limitations
of the system, refer to pages 58 through 60.

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For safety reasons, this manual indicates
items requiring particular attention with the
following marks.
CAUTION
This is a warning against anything
which may cause injury to people if
the warning is ignored. You are in-
formed about what you must or must
not do in order to reduce the risk of
injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against anything
which may cause damage to the ve-
hicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed about
what you must or must not do in or-
der to avoid or reduce the risk of dam-
age to your vehicle and its equip-
ment.
INFORMATION
This provides additional information.
Initial screen
Vehicles with smart key system—
When you start the engine or when
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
set to the ACCESSORY mode, the
initial “TOYOTA” screen appears and
the system begins operating.
Vehicles without smart key system—
When you start the engine or when
the engine switch is set to the “ACC”
position, the initial “TOYOTA” screen
appears and the system begins
operating.
CAUTION
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, always apply the
parking brake for safety.
After a few seconds, the “CAUTION”
screen appears.
Important information about
this manual

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Please read it and follow the instruc-
tions.
If a screen other than for the naviga-
tion system is displayed, the current
screen would change to the “CAU-
TION” screen by pushing the
“MAP/
VOICE”
, “MENU” or “DEST”
button on the navigation controller.
When you push the “ENTER” button
on the navigation controller to indicate
“I agree” on the display, the next screen
appears.
On this screen, you can select the lan-
guage shown on the screen. Select
your desired switch on the screen.
“Eng”: English
“Fr”: French You can also select the language by the
following procedure.
1. Push the “INFO” button.
2. Select the “Language” switch to
display the “CAUTION” screen.
3. Select your desired language and
push the
“ENTER” button.
“Eng”: English
“Fr”: French
4. Select
“I agree” switch and push
the
“ENTER” button.

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To use your system as safely as pos-
sible, follow all the safety tips shown
below.
This system is intended to assist you
in reaching your destination and, if
used properly, can do so. You, as the
driver, are solely responsible for the
safe operation of your vehicle and the
safety of your passengers.
Do not use any feature of this system
to the extent it distracts you from safe
driving. Your first priority while you are
driving should always be the safe op-
eration of your vehicle. While you are
driving, be sure to observe all traffic
regulations.
Before attempting to use this system
while you are driving, learn how to use
it and become thoroughly familiar with
it. Read the entire “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual” to make sure you un-
derstand the system. Do not allow oth-
ers to use this system until they have
read and understood these and other
instructions in this manual.
For your safety, some functions may
become inoperable when you start dri-
ving. Unavailable switches are dimmed.
You can input your destination and se-
lect your route only when the vehicle
is not moving.
CAUTION
For safety, the driver should not
operate the navigation system
while he/she is driving. Inattention
to the road and traffic may cause an
accident.
While you are driving, be sure to
follow the traffic regulations and
keep the road condition in mind. If
a traffic sign on the road has been
changed, route guidance may pro-
vide wrong information such as the
direction of a one way street.
While you are driving, listen to the
voice instructions as much as possible
and glance at the screen briefly and
only when it is safe. However, do not
totally rely on voice guidance. Use it
just for your information. If the system
cannot determine your current position
correctly, there is a possibility of incor-
rect, late or non −voice guidance.
The data in the system may occasion-
ally be incomplete. Road conditions,
including driving restrictions (no left
turns, street clos ures, etc.) frequently
change. Therefore, before you follow
any instruction from the system, look
to see whether you can comply with
the instruction safely and legally.
Safety Instruction

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This system cannot warn you about
such things as the safety of an area,
condition of streets, and availability of
emergency services. If you are unsure
about the safety of an area, do not
drive into it. Under no circumstances
is this system a substitute for the
driver’s personal judgement.
Use this system only in locations
where it is legal to do so. Some coun-
tries/provinces may have laws prohibit-
ing video screens within sight of the
driver.

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Table of Contents
Overview of Display and Controller
1 Basic Functions
〈 Descriptions of basic operations in frequent use 〉
Your navigation system 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Inputting letters and numbers 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to move the cursor 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Destination input 18
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Entering destination 39
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Route guidance screen 41
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Guidance screen 43
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Map appearance 43
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Current position display 45
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Voice guidance 46
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Typical voice guidance prompts 47
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Registration of your home 49
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Detour setting 50
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Displaying points of interest 51
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Turn list 54
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Map scale 56
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Screen scrolling 56
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Orientation of the map 57
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Limitations of the navigation system 58
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Map database information and updates 61
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2 Advanced Functions
〈 Descriptions of functions for more effective use 〉
Marked points 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Preset destinations 90
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Area to avoid 92
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Current position calibration 95
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Edit route 97
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Setting a preferred road 99
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Search condition 101
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Route overview 102
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Route preview 102
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