2011 TOYOTA AVENSIS heater

3Interior features
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3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 383
Using the radio ................. 391
Using the CD player ......... 398
Playing back MP3
and WMA discs............... 406
Operating an iPod............. 416
Operating a USB
memory........................... 426
Optimal use of the
audio system .................. 436
Using the AUX port ........... 438
Using the steering
wheel audio switches...... 439
Bluetooth
® audio/phone.... 442
Using the Bluetooth®
audio/phone .................... 449
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player .............................. 455
Making a phone call.......... 459
Using the “SET UP” menu
(“Bluetooth” menu).......... 465
Using the “SET UP”
menu (“TEL” menu) ........ 471
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list................ 478
• Personal/interior light
main switch ..................... 479
• Personal/interior lights .... 479
• Personal lights ................ 4803-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 481
• Glove box ....................... 482
• Console box.................... 483
• Overhead console .......... 484
• Cup holders .................... 485
• Bottle holders.................. 486
• Coin box ......................... 488
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ......................... 489
Vanity mirror ..................... 490
Ashtray.............................. 491
Cigarette lighter ................ 492
Power outlet ...................... 493
Seat heaters ..................... 494
Armrest ............................. 496
Trunk/luggage
compartment storage
extension ........................ 497
Panoramic roof shade
(wagon)........................... 498
Rear sunshade
(sedan) ........................... 501
Rear side sunshades
(sedan) ........................... 502
Floor mats ......................... 503
Trunk features (sedan) ..... 505
Luggage compartment
features (wagon)............. 507

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
: If equipped
Airflow and outlets are automatically adjusted according to the tem-
perature setting.
Vehicles with power heater
The above illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The button
positions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side
temperature
control
Off
Fan speedAirflow display Windshield
defoggerOutside air or
recirculated air mode
Fan speed
displayPassenger’s side
temperature setting display
Dual operation
switch
Passenger’s side
temperature control
Changes the air
outlets usedAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Automatic mode

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Vehicles without power heater
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
The above illustration is for a left-hand drive vehicle. The button
positions are reversed for right-hand drive vehicles.
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side
temperature
control
Off
Fan speed
Airflow display Windshield
defoggerOutside air or
recirculated air mode
Fan speed
displayPassenger’s side
temperature setting display
Dual operation
switch
Passenger’s side
temperature control Off
Changes the air
outlets usedAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch Automatic mode
A
B

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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
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.
When outside temperature approaches 0°C (32°F)
The air conditioning system may not operate even when
is
pressed.
When is selected for the air outlets used
For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flow-
ing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature control
dial.

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Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Vehicles with power heater
Fan speed display
On/off
Windshield
defogger
Outside air or
recirculated air modeTemperature setting display
Air conditioning
ON/OFF switch
*
Temperature control
Changes the air
outlets used Airflow display Fan speed control

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Vehicles without power heater
Vehicles with windshield wiper de-icer
Vehicles without windshield wiper de-icer
*:This switch is also installed on vehicles that do not have an air
conditioning system. Even though the switch indicator will start to
blink when the button is pressed, no system will operate.
Fan speed display
Off
On/off
Windshield
defogger
Outside air or
recirculated air modeTemperature setting display
Temperature control
Changes the air
outlets used Airflow display Fan speed controlAir conditioning
ON/OFF switch
*
A
B

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Power heater
: If equipped
Power heater can be operated when
The engine is running.
The outside temperature is low.
The engine coolant temperature is low.
Normal characteristics of power heater operation
The following cases do not indicate a malfunction.
When the power heater is turned on or off, some white smoke and a
slight odor may be emitted from the power heater exhaust that is located
under the floor.
When the power heater is being used under extremely cold conditions,
vapor may be visible from its exhaust.
When the power heater is turned off, you may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for about 2 minutes until the power heater turns off com-
pletely.
This feature is used to keep the cab warm in cold conditions.
On/off
The power heater turns on
about 30 seconds after you
press the switch and it takes
about another 55 seconds to
warm up.

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After the heater is off
We recommend not restarting the heater for 10 minutes after you turn it off.
Otherwise, a noise may be heard as the heater ignites.
When refueling your vehicle
The engine must be turned OFF. Turning the engine OFF turns the power
heater off.
CAUTION
To prevent burns or damage on your vehicle
Do not touch the heater or its exhaust
pipe as they are hot. You may burn
yourself.
Keep flammable items such as fuel
away from the heater and its exhaust
pipe. This may cause a fire.