2011 TOYOTA AVALON mirror

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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
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3-3. 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 ...... 3253-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 334
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 .......................... 368

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove
raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press the button to turn on the
rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers. The
defoggers will automatically
turn off after approximately 15
minutes. Pressing the button
again also turns the defoggers
off.
The operation time changes
according to the ambient tem-
perature and vehicle speed.

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■Operating conditions
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch must be in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the engine is not running.

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3-7. Other interior features
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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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Compass
: If equipped
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■Operation
Ty p e A
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
Ty p e B
To turn the compass on or off,
press the switch.
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
●The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
●The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
●The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
●The battery has been disconnected.
●A door is open.
CAUTION
■While driving
Do not adjust the display.
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
■When doing the circling calibration
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the
neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling
calibration.

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NOTICE
■To avoid the compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.
■To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
●During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.