2009 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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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.

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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The time display will automatically be set to 1:00.
Without navig ation system
Adjust the hour
Adjust the minutes
Rounds to the nearest hour
With navigation system
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Outside temperature display
■Operating conditions
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ When “--”, “F” or “E” is displayed
The system may be malfunctioning. Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
■ Display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change.
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/
exit of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
The displayed temperature ranges from -22°F (-30°C) up to 122°F
(50°C).