2011 TOYOTA AVALON radio antenna

37 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 28)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.
●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of
such medical devices.
Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

235 3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
AVALON_U (OM41428U)■Scanning XM
® Satellite Radio channels
●Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
●Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
■Displaying text information
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the order of Title (song/
program title)  Name (artist name/feature)/Title (song/program title).
■Radio antenna type
The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window.

236 3-2. Using the audio system
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and some Canadian provinces.
●XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A–
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada–
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-
panying Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.

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Interior features
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the dis-
play. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested
corrective action.
CHECK
ANTENNA
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check
whether the XM® antenna cable is attached
securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the sur-
rounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified
dealer.
CH
UNAUTHORIZEDYou have not subscribed to XM
® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryp-
tion code. Contact XM
® Satellite Radio for sub-
scription information. When a contract is canceled,
you can choose “CH000” and all free-to-air chan-
nels.
The premium channel you selected is not autho-
rized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it
does not change automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium chan-
nel, contact XM
® Satellite Radio.
NO SIGNALThe XM
® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a
stronger signal.
LOADINGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any
programming. Select another channel.

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AVALON_U (OM41428U)
Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
438-9677 (Canada).
■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of
the following:
●Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/fea-
ture associated with the channel at that time. No
action needed.
CH
UNAVAILABLE
The channel you selected is no longer available.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to
the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not
change automatically, select another channel.

279 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio system
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Interior features
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Certification for the Bluetooth® audio system
Type A
FCC ID: BABFT0001A
IC ID: 2024B-FT0001A
MADE IN CHINA
Type B
FCC ID: L2C0045TR
IC ID: 3432A-0045TR
MADE IN MEXICO
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
■FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications in construction not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Radio frequency exposure. This device is approved for Mobile Application
only and, to comply with applicable FCC radio frequency exposure regula-
tions, must be used with a distance of at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the
antenna and the body of any person at all time during use.
■While driving
Do not connect portable players or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to portable players
Do not leave portable players in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.

298 3-4. Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone)
AVALON_U (OM41428U)
■Certification for the hands-free system
Type A
FCC ID: BABFT0001A
IC ID: 2024B-FT0001A
MADE IN CHINA
Type B
FCC ID: L2C0045TR
IC ID: 3432A-0045TR
MADE IN MEXICO
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
■FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications in construction not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Radio frequency exposure. This device is approved for Mobile Application
only and, to comply with applicable FCC radio frequency exposure regula-
tions, must be used with a distance of at least 7.9 in. (20 cm) between the
antenna and the body of any person at all time during use.
■While driving
Do not use a cellular phone, or connect the Bluetooth
® phone.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to a cellular phone
Do not leave a cellular phone in the vehicle. The temperature inside may
become high resulting in damage to the phone.