2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

2735-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
On/off
The defoggers will automatically
turn off after 15 minutes. The oper-
ation time changes according to
the ambient temperature and vehi-
cle speed.
■Operating conditions
The power switch must be in the ON mode.
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
These features are used to defog the rear window, and to
remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mir-
rors.
CAUTION
■ When the outside rear view mirror defoggers are on
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.
NOTICE
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the defoggers off when the hybrid system is off.

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5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Rear personal/interior lights
( P. 275)
Front personal/interior lights
(  P. 275) Ambient lights (if equipped)
(
 P. 276)
Front door courtesy lights1
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2755-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Turns the lights on/off
Turns the lights on/off linked to
door position
■Front
Turns the light on/off
■Rear
Turns the light on/off
If the lights are turned on by the
personal/interior light main
switch, the lights cannot turn off
by pressing the switch.
Personal/interior light main switch
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Personal/interior lights

2765-2. Using the interior lights
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to power switch mode, the pres-
ence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the personal/interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off,
the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 469)
Ambient lights (if equipped)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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Interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 281)
Glove box ( P. 278) Cup holders (
P. 280)
Console box ( P. 279)
CAUTION
■Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
● Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact
with other stored items.
● Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
■ When driving or when the storag e compartments are not in use
Keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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2785-3. Using the storage features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Open (pull up the lever)
Lock with the mechanical key
Unlock with the mechanical key
Glove box
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerv-
ing, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open
glove box or the items stored inside.

2795-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Lift the lid while pulling up the
lever to release the lock.
■When using the console box lid as an armrest
■ Tray in the console box
Console box
Slide the console box lid forward as
needed. Slide the lid forward while pulling
up the lever.
The lid can also be opened from the for-
wardmost position.
The tray slides forward/backward and can
be removed.

2805-3. Using the storage features
AVALON_HV_U (OM41457U)
Front
Rear (type A)
Pull down the armrest.
Rear (type B)
Pull down the armrest and open
the lid.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the console box closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident
may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open console box or the
items stored inside.
Cup holders