2014 TOYOTA AVALON seats

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Operation of each component
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■Power easy access system (vehicles with driving position memory)
The auto away/return function enables easy access by activating when the
driver attempts to enter or exit the vehicle.
●When the engine switch has been turned to IGNITION ON mode or the
driver’s seat belt has been fastened, the driver’s seat will move forward.
● When the engine switch has been turned off and the driver’s seat belt has
been unfastened, the driver’s seat will move backward.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. driver’s seat movement when exiting the vehicle) can be
changed. (Customizable features: P. 453)
CAUTION
■When adjusting the seat position
● Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.
● Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.
■ Seat adjustment
To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an
accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
■ When adjusting the seat positions
Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rear view mirrors to the desired
positions.
While pressing the “SET” but-
ton, or within 3 seconds after
the “SET” button is pressed,
press button “1” or “2” until the
signal beeps.
If the selected button has already
been preset, the previously
recorded position will be overwrit-
ten.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Press button “1” or “2” to recall
the desired position.
Driving position memor y
: If equipped
Your preferred driving position (the position of the driver’s seat
and outside rear view mirrors) can be memorized and recalled
by pressing a button. It is also possible to set this function to
activate automatically when the doors are unlocked.
Two different driving positions can be entered into memory.
Entering a position to memory
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2
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Recalling the memorized position
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2
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■When you want to stop the position recall operation part-way through
Perform any of the following operations:
● Press the “SET” button.
● Press button “1” or “2”.
● Adjust the seat using the switches (only cancels seat position recall).
A desired driving position can be recalled linked with the unlocking of
the door.
◆Setting procedure
Record your driving position to button 1 or 2 before performing the
following:
Carrying only the key to which you want to link the driving position,
shift the shift lever to P and then close the driver’s door.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
linked properly.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode and recall the
position which you want to link.
While pressing the button to
recall the position, press the
driver’s door lock switch
(either lock or unlock) until
the signal beeps.
The driving position is recalled
when the driver’s door is
unlocked using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote control
and the driver’s door is opened.
Linking driving position memory with door unlock operation
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2

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◆Cancelation procedure
Carry only the key for which you want to cancel the linked door
unlock operation.
If 2 or more keys are in the vehicle, the driving position cannot be
canceled properly.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
While pressing the “SET” button, press the driver’s door lock
switch (either lock or unlock) until the signal beeps.
■Retained accessory power
Memorized positions can be activated up to 180 seconds after the driver’s
door is opened and another 60 seconds after it is closed again, even if the
engine switch or the engine switch is off.
■ If any position memory button is pushed while the adjustments are
being made
The operation will stop. To reactivate the system, push the desired button (“1”
or “2”) again.
CAUTION
■ Seat adjustment caution
Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.
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2

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Vertical adjustmentUp
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
Up
Pull the head restraints up.
Down
Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.
■Removing the head restrain ts (except rear center seat)
Head restraints
Head restraints are provided for all seats.
Front seats
Lock release button
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2
Rear seats (except center seat)
Lock release button
1
2
Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Lock release button

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Installing the head restraints
Front seats
Rear seats (except center seat)
■ Adjusting the height of the head restraints (except rear center seat)
■ Adjusting the rear seat head restraint (except center seat)
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using. Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
Lock release button
Lock release button

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CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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Driving
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CAUTION
■Things that must not be carried in the trunk
The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk:
●Receptacles containing gasoline
●Aerosol cans
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may prevent the pedals from being depressed properly,
may block the driver’s vision, or may result in items hitting the driver or
passengers, possibly causing an accident.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations.
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the package tray
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.