2011 TOYOTA AVALON heater

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
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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Cup holders P. 343
Ashtray P. 348
Seat heater/ventilator switch P. 351
Shift lock override button P. 491
Shift lever P. 156
Storage compartment P. 342
: If equipped

78 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■The outside rear view mirrors can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
■When the mirrors are fogged up
Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (P. 225)
■Auto anti-glare function
When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside
rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear
view mirror to reduce reflected light. (P. 75)
■One touch power adjustment
You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and
the outside rear view mirrors. (P. 58)

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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
CAUTION
■While driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors.
●Before driving, be sure to make an adjustment of the driver and passenger
side mirrors properly.
●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
■When the mirror heaters are operating
Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.
NOTICE
■If ice should jam the mirror
Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.

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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
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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

222 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after the switch is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
●Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for
an extended period.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with the temperature setting and the inside temperature.
■Window defogger feature
Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in situa-
tions where the windows need to be defogged.
■Outside temperature approaches 32 F (0 C)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
■When the indicator light on flashes
Press and turn off the air conditioning system before turning it on once
more. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter
into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause
odor to be emitted from the vents.
●To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time
immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

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3-7. Other interior features
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Interior features
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Seat heaters/ventilators
: If equipped
The seat heaters and ventilators heat the seats and maintain good
airflow by blowing air from the seats.
Vehicles with ventilator
Press the knob to release it,
and turn the knob to the
desired temperature setting.
OFF
Press the knob to lock it when
not in use.
Ve n t i l a t i o n
Warm air
Vehicles without ventilator
Press the knob to turn the sys-
tem on, and turn the knob to
the desired temperature set-
ting.
The further you turn the knob
clockwise, the warmer the seat
temperature becomes. Press
the knob again to turn the sys-
tem off.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■The seat heaters and ventilators can be used when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the disabled
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
●Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater/ventilator damage
Do not put heavy objects on the seat and do not stick sharp objects (nee-
dles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.