2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS Owners Manual

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Sun visors
Forward position:
Flip down.
Side position:
Flip down, unhook, and
swing to the side.

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Vanity mirror
Slide the cover.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.

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Ashtray
CAUTION
When not in use
Keep the ashtray closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
To prevent fire
Fully extinguish matches and cigarettes before putting them in the ashtray,
then make sure the ashtray is fully closed.
Do not place paper or any other type of flammable object in the ashtray.
Press in and release the lid to
open.
Pull the ashtray to remove.

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Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter can be used when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
CAUTION
When not in use
Keep the lid closed.
Injuries may result in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
To avoid burns or fires
Do not touch the metal parts of the cigarette lighter.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter down. It could overheat and cause a fire.
Do not insert anything other than the cigarette lighter into the outlet.
Press in and release the lid to
open, and push the cigarette
lighter down.
The cigarette lighter will pop up
when ready for use.

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Power outlet
The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V/10 A.
To prevent the battery from being discharged
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not
running.
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less
than 10 A.

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Seat heaters
: If equipped
The seat heaters can be used when
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Left-hand drive vehicles:
For driver’s seat
Right-hand drive vehicles:
For front passenger’s seat
Left-hand drive vehicles:
For front passenger’s seat
Right-hand drive vehicles:
For driver’s seat
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat tempera-
ture
The further you turn the dial
upward, the warmer the seat
becomes.

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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 damage
Do not put unevenly weighted objects on the seat and do not stick sharp
objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
To prevent battery discharge
Turn the switches off when the engine is not running.

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Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
Pull the armrest down for use.