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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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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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
208 2-5. Driving information
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
●To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
●Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
●Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.
■When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
■When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to “P” without setting
the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing
it from being released. If necessary block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.
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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
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Using the steering wheel climate control switches
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets and
fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the tempera-
ture setting.
Press “” to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the
temperature on .
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set
separately.
Adjust the temperature settings
Press “
” to increase the temperature and “” to decrease the tem-
perature on .
Turning off the fan
Press .
Some air conditioning feature can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Temperature control
Automatic mode
Off
523 6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
AVALON_U (OM41428U)■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be
found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci-
fied government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions
of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due
to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Child restraint system
Definition ............................... 121
Installation ............................. 125
Installing CRS with lower
anchorages .........................126
Installing CRS with seat
belts .................................... 128
Installing CRS with top
straps .................................. 132
Child safety
Airbag precautions ................108
Child-protectors ....................... 45
Child restraint system............120
How your child should wear
the seatbelt ...........................69
Installing child restraints ........ 125
Moon roof ................................86
Power window lock switch....... 80
Power window precautions .....82
Removed key battery
precautions .........................430
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 66
Seat belt precautions ..............70
Seat heater precautions ........ 352
Trunk .......................................52
Cleaning
Exterior .................................. 374
Interior ...................................377
Seat belts ..............................378
Climate control seat.................351
Clock ......................................... 347
Compass ...................................368
Condenser ................................401
Console box ............................. 339
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 500
Cruise control...........................182
Cup holders ..............................343
Curtain shield airbags ............. 101
Customizable features............. 532Daytime running light
system .................................... 174
Defogger
Rear window ......................... 225
Side mirror ............................ 225
Dimension ................................ 508
Dinghy towing .......................... 213
Display
Trip information ..................... 170
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 387
Door pocket .............................. 344
Doors
Door lock ........................... 26, 38
Rear door child-protector ........ 45
Driver’s seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 470
Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 139
Correct posture ....................... 99
Procedures............................ 138
Winter driving tips ................. 207
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 493
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 458D
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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Seat heaters..............................351
Seating capacity....................... 205
Seats
Adjustment ........................ 54, 56
Adjustment precaution ...... 55, 57
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ..............125
Cleaning ................................377
Climate control ......................351
Climate control seat ..............351
Driver’s seat position
memory ................................. 58
Head restraint..........................62
Properly sitting in the seat ....... 99
Seat heaters .......................... 351
Service reminder
indicators ..............................168
Shift lever
Automatic transmission .........156
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................491
Shift lock system ..................... 491
Shopping bag hooks ............... 358
Side airbags..............................101
Side marker lights
Switch.................................... 173
Side mirror
Adjustment .............................. 77
Mirror position memory ...........58
Smart key system
Antenna location .....................28
Entry function ..........................26
Starting the engine ................149
Spare tire
Inflation pressure...................514
Storage location .................... 479
Spark plug ................................512
Specifications...........................508
Speedometer ............................ 164Steering wheel
Adjustment .............................. 73
Audio switches ...................... 274
Climate switches ................... 224
Steering wheel memory .......... 58
Storage compartment.............. 342
Storage feature ........................ 337
Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 503
Sun visors ................................ 345
Switch
Emergency flasher switch ..... 458
Engine switch ................ 149, 153
Fog light switch ..................... 176
Hazard light switch ................ 458
Ignition switch ............... 149, 153
Light switches ....................... 173
Power door lock switch ........... 44
Power window switch .............. 80
Window lock switch ................. 80
Wipers and washer switch .... 177
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 450
Switch ................................... 173
Wattage................................. 515
Theft deterrent system
Alarm....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ..... 91
Theft prevention labels ............. 98
Tire inflation pressure ............. 514
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 525
Size ....................................... 521
Tire identification number...... 520
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading ............................... 522
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