2009 TOYOTA AVALON glove box

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch P. 149
P. 138
P. 152
Gauges and meters P. 141
Windshield wipers and
washer switch
P. 153
Trunk opener main switch P. 44
Glove box P. 270
Telescopic lock release
lever
P. 64
Parking brake pedal
P. 139
Tilt lock release lever
P. 64
Driving position
memory switches

P. 51
Tire pressure warning
system
P. 337

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1-1. Key information
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Before driving
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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
■When required to leave a key to th e vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch OFF, lock the glove box and trunk storage
extension door as circumstances demand. ( P. 44, 291)
● Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your
own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
● Vehicles without smart key system: Provide the attendant with the valet
key.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made at your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. ( P. 409)
NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not disassemble the key.
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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Note for the smart key system
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE
START STOP” switch modes are changed.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may
prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door han-
dle to the original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling
the door handle again.
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the theft deterrent system automatically locks the vehicle again.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Trunk
Canceling the trunk opener featureTurn the main switch in the glove
box OFF to disable the trunk
opener.ON
OFF
The trunk lid cannot be opened
even with the wireless remote
control or the smart key system.
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, smart key system
or wireless remote control.
■ Trunk opener
Push the opener switch.
■ Smart key system
P. 2 5
■ Wireless remote control
P. 3 5

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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Internal trunk release lever
■ When keeping items in the trunk
Turn off the main switch and lock the glove box and trunk storage extension
door.
The trunk lid can be opened using a loop of wire near the trunk storage
extension door even with the main switch in the glove box turned off.
CAUTION
■ While driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■ When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock themselves
in the vehicle or trunk, which could cause the child to overheat or suffocate,
resulting in death or serious injury.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling
down on the glow-in-the-dark lever
located on the inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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Interior features
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3-5. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Overhead console
Glove box
Door pocket
Cup holders
Console boxes
Coin tray
Storage compartment

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Glove boxOpen
Lock with the mechanical key
or the master key
Unlock with the mechanical
key or the master key
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the instrument panel light switch is on.
■ Trunk opener main switch
The trunk opener main switch is located in the glove box. (  P. 44)
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be cleaned or changed regularly to
maintain air conditioning efficiency.
■ Removal method
Set the air conditioning system to recirculated mode.
The air conditioning filter case cannot be removed with the sys-
tem in the outside air mode.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine
switch OFF.
Open the glove box. Remove
the screw with a Phillips-head
screwdriver and slide off the
damper.
Push in each side of the glove
box to disconnect the claws.
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