2011 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

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3-6. 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 box
Open
Lock with the mechanical key
or the master key
Unlock with the mechanical
key or the master key
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the instrument panel light switch is on.

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Console boxes
Front
Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
Rear
Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.

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■When using the front console box lid as an armrest
■Tray in the front console box
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the console box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
If necessary, the console box lid can slide
forward. Pull the lid forward by grasping
the front of the lid.
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

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Overhead console
The overhead console is useful
for temporarily storing sun-
glasses and similar small items.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not leave the overhead console open. Items may fall out and cause
injury.

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Storage compartment
Front console
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 pockets
The 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 sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
CAUTION
■While driving
Keep the door pockets closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.