2012 TOYOTA AVALON audio

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other
interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-1. Using the air conditioningsystem a nd defogger
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 228
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ........................... 236
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 237
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type .............. 239
Using the radio ................... 243
Using the CD player ........... 251
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 259
Operating an iPod .............. 267
Operating a USB memory ............................ 274
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 282
Using the AUX port ............ 285
Using the steering switches ........................... 286 3-3. Using the Bluetooth
® audio
system
Bluetooth
® audio
system .............................. 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system .................... 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ................................ 299
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ................................ 301
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................. 307
3-4. Using the hands-free s ystem
( for cellular phone)
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ........... 308
Using the hands-free system .............................. 311
Making a phone call............ 320
Setting a cellular phone ...... 325
Security and system setup ................................. 332
Using the phone book......... 337
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list.................. 346
3Interior features

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Audio remote control switches P. 286
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart key
system)
P. 158
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
B
Telephone switch P. 293
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart key system)
P. 154
Climate remote control
switches
P. 236
Talk switch* P. 293
“DISP” switch P. 175
Cruise control switch P. 194

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C
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Emergency flashers P. 472
Clock P. 359
Air conditioning
system
P. 228
Audio system
Navigation system
*
P. 239
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 237

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Changing engine (ignition) switch mode
Modes can be changed by pressing the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode
changes each time the switch is pressed.)
OFF
*
Emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
IGNITION ON mode
All electrical components can
be used.
The “ENGINE START STOP”
switch indicator turns amber.
*: If the shift lever is in a positionother than “P” when turning off
the engine, the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch will be
turned to ACCESSORY mode,
not to OFF.

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2-1. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch (without smar t key system)
■Starting the engine
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in “P”.
Sit in the driver’s seat and firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start
the engine.
■ Engine (ignition) switch
“LOCK”
The steering wheel is locked
and the key can be removed.
(The key can be removed only
when the shift lever is in “P”.)
“ACC”
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can
be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 228
Using the steering wheel climate control
switches ......................... 236
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 237
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 239
Using the radio ................. 243
Using the CD player ......... 251
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 259
Operating an iPod ............ 267
Operating a USB memory .......................... 274
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 282
Using the AUX port .......... 285
Using the steering switches ......................... 286
Interior features3

Interior features3
227
3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio
system
Blu etooth
® audio
system ........................... 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system.................. 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 299
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ............................. 301
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup .............................. 307
3-4. Using the hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free sys tem
(for cellular phone) ......... 308
Using the hands-free system ........................... 311
Making a phone call ......... 320
Setting a cellular phone ............................. 325
Security and system setup .............................. 332
Using the phone book ...... 337 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ............... 346
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 349
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 357
Vanity mirrors ................... 358
Clock ................................ 359
Ashtrays ........................... 360
Power outlets ................... 361
Seat heaters/ventilators ...................... 363
Armrest ............................ 365
Rear sunshade................. 366
Floor mats ........................ 368
Trunk features .................. 370
Garage door opener......... 372
Compass .......................... 380