2012 TOYOTA AVALON turn signal

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Introduction
This manual explains the operation of the Navigation System.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use. Keep this
manual in your vehicle at all times.
The Navigation System is one of the most technologically advanced
vehicle accessories ever developed. The system receives satellite sig-
nals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) operated by the U.S.
Department of Defense. Using these signals and other vehicle sen-
sors, the system indicates your present position and assists in locating
a desired destination.
The navigation system is designed to select efficient routes from your
present starting location to your destination. The system is also designed
to direct you to a destination that is unfamiliar to you in an ef ficient manner.
The system uses DENSO maps. The calculated routes may not be the
shortest nor the least traffic congested. Your own personal local knowl-
edge or “short cut” may at times be faster than the calculated rou\
tes.
The navigation system’s database includes Point of Interest categories to
allow you to easily select destinations such as restaurants and hotels. If
a destination is not in the database, you can enter the street address o\
r
a major intersection close to it and the system will guide you there.
The system will provide both a visual map and audio instructions. The au-
dio instructions will announce the distance remaining and the direction to
turn in approaching an intersection. These voice instructions will help you
keep your eyes on the road and are timed to provide enough time to allow
you to maneuver, change lanes or slow down.

BASIC FUNCTIONS
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When starting the navigation system, the
current position is displayed first.
This screen displays the current vehicle
position and a map of the surrounding local
area.
The current vehicle position mark (1) ap-
pears in the center or bottom center of the
map screen.
A street name will appear on the bottom of
the screen, depending on the scale of the
map (
2).
You can return to this map screen that
shows your current position at any time
from any screen by pushing the “MAP/
VOICE” button.
While driving, the current vehicle position
mark is fixed on the screen and the map
moves.
The current position is automatically set as
the vehicle receives signals from the GPS
(Global Positioning System). If the current
position is not correct, it is automatically
corrected after the vehicle receives sig-
nals from the GPS.
INFORMATION
 After battery disconnection, or on
a new vehicle, the current position
may not be correct. As soon as the
system receives signals from the
GPS, the correct current position
is displayed.
 To correct the current position
manually, see page 223.
When any point on the map is touched,
that point moves to the center of the screen
and is shown by the cursor mark (
1).
Use the scroll feature to move the desired
point to the center of the screen for looking
at a point on the map that is different from
the current position of the vehicle.
If the finger is continuously held on the
screen, the map will continue scrolling in
that direction until the finger is removed.
A street name, city name, etc. of the
touched point will be shown, depending on
the scale of the map (
2). Distance from
the current position to will also be
shown (3).
After the screen is scrolled, the map re-
mains centered at the selected location
until another function is activated. The cur-
rent vehicle position mark will continue to
move along your actual route and may
move off the screen. When the “MAP/
VOICE” button is pushed, the current ve-
hicle position mark returns to the center of
the screen and the map moves as the ve-
hicle proceeds along the designated route.
INFORMATION
When the onetouch scroll feature is
used, the current vehicle position
mark may disappear from the screen.
Move the map with a onetouch scroll
again or push the “MAP/VOICE” but-
ton to return to the current vehicle
position map location display.
Map screen operation —
— Current position display
— Screen scroll operation
(onetouch scroll)

ROUTE GUIDANCE
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One−way road
One −way road
∗: The system indicates a U −turn if the dis-
tance between two one −way roads (of op-
posite directions) is less than 50 feet (15
m) in residential areas or 164 feet (50 m)
in non −residential areas.
1“In half of a mile, make a legal
U−turn.”
2“Make a legal U −turn ahead.”
3(Beep sound only)
The system announces the approach to
the final destination.
1“Your destination is ahead.”
2“You have arrived at your des-
tination. The route guidance is
now finished.”
INFORMATION
 If the system cannot determine the
current vehicle position correctly
(in cases of poor GPS signal recep-
tion), the voice guidance may be
made early or delayed.
 If you did not hear the voice guid-
ance command, push the “MAP/
VOICE” button to hear it again.
 To adjust the voice guidance vol-
ume, see “
 Voice volume” on
page 215.

AUDIO SYSTEM
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Turn the knob clockwise to step up the
station band or counterclockwise to
step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is re-
ceived. “ST” appears on the screen. If the
signal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to pre-
vent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, the
radio switches from stereo to mono recep-
tion. In this case, “ST” disappears from the
screen.
(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Touch one of the touchscreen but-
tons (1 — 6) you want and hold it until
a beep is heard. This sets the station to
the touchscreen button and the fre-
quency appears on the touchscreen
button.
Each radio mode (AM, FM1 or FM2) can
store up to 6 stations. To change the pre-
set station to a different one, follow the
same procedure.
The preset station memory is cancelled
when the power source is interrupted by
the battery disconnection or a blown fuse.

AUDIO SYSTEM
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(h) If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
When problems occur with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer-
ring to the table below to identify the problem, take the suggested corr\
ective action.
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the
XM  antenna cable is attached securely.
A short circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Toyota certified dealer for assis-
tance.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM  Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM Satellite Radio for subscription
information. When a contract is canceled, you can
choose the “CH000” and all free −to− air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change au-
tomatically, select another channel. If you want to listen
to the premium channel, contact the XM  Satellite Ra-
dio.
NO SIGNAL
The XM  signal is too weak at the current location. Wait
until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger sig-
nal.
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 pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
−−−−−
There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.
−−−
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the pre-
vious channel or “CH001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel.
Contact the XM  Listener Care Center at 1 −800−967−2346 (U.S.A.) or
1−877−438−9677 (Canada).

AUDIO SYSTEM
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Bluetooth audio player
Use this switch to skip up or down to a dif-
ferent track or album in either direction.
To select a desired track:
Quickly push and release the “
” or “”
side of the switch until the track you want
to listen to is set. If you want to return to the
beginning of the current track, push the
“
” side of the switch once quickly.
To select a desired album:
Push and hold “
” or “” switch until
you hear a beep to change to the next or
the previous album. Repeat this operation
until you reach the album you want to listen
to.
USB memory/iPod
Use this switch to skip up or down to a dif-
ferent file or track in either direction.
To select a desired file or track:
Push the “
” or “” side of the switch
until the file or track you want to listen to is
set. If you want to return to the beginning
of the current file or track, push the “
”
side of the switch once quickly.
To select a desired folder (USB memory
only):
Push and hold “
” or “” switch until
you hear a beep to change to the next or
the previous folder. Repeat this operation
until you reach the folder you want to listen
to.
3“MODE” switch
Push “MODE” switch to select an audio
mode. Each push changes the mode se-
quentially if the desired mode is ready to
use.
To turn the audio system on, push the
“MODE” switch.
To turn the audio system off, push and hold
the “MODE” switch until you hear a beep.
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system op-
erations:
Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
Do not put anything other than an
appropriate disc into the CD
changer.
The use of a cellular phone inside
or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the au-
dio system which you are listening
to. However, this does not indicate
a malfunction.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with your
radio — it is just the normal result of condi-
tions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range. The farther you are
from a station, the weaker its signal will be.
In addition, reception conditions change
constantly as your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
Audio system operating
hints

APPENDIX
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(a) Accurate current vehicle position
may not be shown in the following
cases:
When driving on a small angled Y−
shaped road.
When driving on a winding road.
When driving on a slippery road such
as in sand, gravel, snow, etc.
When driving on a long straight road.
When motorway and surface streets
run in parallel.
After moving by ferry or vehicle carrier.
When a long route is searched during
high speed driving.
When driving without setting the cur-
rent position calibration correctly.
After repeating a change of direction by
going forward and backward, or turning
on a turntable in the parking lot.
When leaving a covered parking lot or
parking garage.
When a roof carrier is installed.
When driving with tire chains installed.
When the tires are worn.
After replacing a tire or tires.
When using tires that are smaller or
larger than the factory specifications.
When the tire pressure in any of the
four tires is not correct.
INFORMATION
If your vehicle cannot receive GPS
signals, you can correct the current
position manually. For information
on setting the current position cal-
ibration, see page 223.
(b) Inappropriate route guidance may
occur in the following cases:
When turning at an intersection off the
designated route guidance.
If you set more than one destination but
skip any of them, auto reroute will dis-
play a route returning to the destination
on the previous route.
When turning at an intersection for
which there is no route guidance.
When passing through an intersection
for which there is no route guidance.
During auto reroute, the route guid-
ance may not be available for the next
turn to the right or left.
It may take a long time to operate auto
reroute during high speed driving. In
auto reroute, a detour route may be
shown.
After auto reroute, the route may not be
changed.
An unnecessary U −turn may be shown
or announced.
A location may have multiple names
and the system will announce one or
more.
Some routes may not be searched.
If the route to your destination includes
gravel, unpaved roads or alleys, the
route guidance may not be shown.
Your destination point might be shown
on the opposite side of the street.
When a portion of the route has regula-
tions prohibiting the entry of the vehicle
that vary by time or season or other
reasons.
The road and map data stored in your
navigation system may not be com-
plete or may not be the latest version.