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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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.
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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 ........................... 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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Audio remote control switches P. 274
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart key
system)
P. 153
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Telephone switch P. 281
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 149
Climate remote control
switches
P. 224
Talk switch* P. 281
“DISP” switch P. 170
Cruise control switch P. 182
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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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150 2-1. Driving procedures
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Changing engine (ignition) switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
OFF
*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a position
other than “P” when turning off
the engine, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to OFF.
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2-1. Driving procedures
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Engine (ignition) switch (without smar t key system)
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
■Engine (ignition) switch
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in “P”.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
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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
Interior features3
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Interior features3
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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