2011 TOYOTA AVALON air conditioning

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 216
Using the steering wheel climate
control switches................ 224
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers....... 225
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system type .............. 227
Using the radio ................... 231
Using the CD player ........... 239
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs ....................... 247
Operating an iPod .............. 255
Operating a USB
memory ............................ 262
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................. 270
Using the AUX port ............ 273
Using the steering
switches ........................... 2743-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system .............................. 277
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................... 280
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ................................ 287
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ................................ 289
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................. 295
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ........... 296
Using the hands-free
system .............................. 299
Making a phone call............ 308
Setting a cellular phone ...... 313
Security and system
setup ................................. 320
Using the phone book......... 325
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list.................. 334
3Interior features

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3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 337
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................... 345
Vanity mirrors ...................... 346
Clock ................................... 347
Ashtrays .............................. 348
Power outlets ...................... 349
Seat heaters/ventilators ...... 351
Armrest ............................... 353
Rear sunshade.................... 354
Floor mats ........................... 356
Trunk features ..................... 358
Garage door opener............ 360
Compass ............................. 3684-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ........... 374
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ............ 377
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements .................... 380
General maintenance ......... 383
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 386
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 387
Hood ................................... 391
Positioning a floor jack ....... 392
Engine compartment .......... 394
Tires ................................... 409
Tire inflation pressure ......... 418
Wheels ............................... 422
Air conditioning filter ........... 425
Key battery ......................... 428
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 432
Headlight aim (with
discharge headlights) ....... 441
Light bulbs .......................... 443
4Maintenance and care

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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flashers P. 458
Clock P. 347
Air conditioning
system
P. 216
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 227
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 225

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 216
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ......................... 224
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers .... 225
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 227
Using the radio ................. 231
Using the CD player ......... 239
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 247
Operating an iPod ............ 255
Operating a USB memory .......................... 262
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 270
Using the AUX port .......... 273
Using the steering switches ......................... 274
Interior features3

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
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.
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Automatic mode
Off
Driver’s side temperature controlAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Outside air or recirculated mode
Passenger’s side
temperature controlDual operation
Windshield defogger
Fan speed
Changes the air outlets used

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Interior features
AVALON_U (OM41428U)Turning to the right increase the temperature and turn-
ing to the left decrease the temperature.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep-
arately.
Adjusting the settings
■Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increase the temperature and turning
to the left decrease the temperature.
Turning to the right (increase) or turning to the left
(decrease) 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 .
Press to turn the fan off.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)■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.