2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)■
Rear seats
ON/OFF
The indicator illuminates when
the seat heater is turned on.
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The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Automatic operation of the seat ventilator for the passenger's seat
When a passenger leaves the passenger seat while the seat ventilation turns
on, the seat ventilator automatically turns off. If the passenger returns to the
seat, it automatically turns on again.
■ Operation display illumination (if equipped)
Illuminates when the ventilator is
operating.
Illuminates when the front seat heater
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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
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 physically chal-
lenged
• 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.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause minor
burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the seat heaters/seat ventilators
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters/seat ventilators off when the hybrid system is off.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Fold down the armrest for use.
Ar mrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the armrest
Do not apply too much load on the armrest.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
Extends/retracts the rear sun-
shade
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Reverse operation feature
To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear sunshade automatically lowers
when the shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again if either of the following occurs:
●The button is pressed again.
● The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h).
If the hybrid system is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered
due to the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the
hybrid system is turned on again and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press the button.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. time elapsed before the reverse operation feature activates)
can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 477)
Rear sunshade
: If equipped
The rear sunshade can be rais ed and lowered by pressing the
switch shown below.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
CAUTION
■When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered
Do not place fingers or other objects in the fastener section or in the open-
ing. They may get caught, causing injury.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not operate the rear sunshade when the hybrid system is off.
■ To ensure normal operation of the sunshade
Observe the following precautions.
●Do not place excessive load on the motor or other components.
● Do not place objects where they may hinder opening and closing opera-
tions.
● Do not attach items to the rear sunshade.
● Keep the opening clean and clear of obstructions.
● Do not operate the rear sunshade continuously for long periods of time.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
Coat hooks
CAUTION
■Items that cannot be hung on the coat hook
Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
CAUTION
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

3125-5. Other interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41451U)
The garage door opener (HomeLink Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink.
The HomeLink
 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Indicator light
Buttons
Garage door opener
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
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