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AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3Operation of
each componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically
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TABLE OF CONTENTS4
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 272
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 281
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 284
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 285
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 285
• Ambient lights ............... 286
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 287
• Glove box...................... 288
• Console box .................. 289
• Cup holders .................. 290
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 291
Trunk features ................... 295 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 297
• Sun visors ..................... 297
• Vanity mirrors ................ 297
• Clock ............................. 298
• Outside temperature display ........................... 299
• Power outlets ................ 300
• Armrest.......................... 302
• Rear sunshade .............. 302
• Coat hooks .................... 304
• Assist grips .................... 304
Garage door opener .......... 305
Safety Connect .................. 312
Compass ........................... 318
5Interior features
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24Pictorial index
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)Auxiliary box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 291
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Interior lights/personal lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Interior light/ambient lights
*1 switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 285
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Vanity mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 297
Compass display
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Compass switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 318
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 305
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
*1: If equipped
*2: The illustration shows the front, but they are also equipped in the rear.
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2664-6. Driving tips
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◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fu el economy. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to
move forward slightly while avoi ding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the
accelerator and gently apply the br akes. A greater amount of elec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline eng ine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehi cle are warm, it will consume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire infl ation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are appro-
priate for the season.
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Interior features5
AVALON_HV_U (01999-07002)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 272
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 281
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 284
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 285
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 285
• Ambient lights ............... 286
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 287
• Glove box...................... 288
• Console box .................. 289
• Cup holders .................. 290
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 291
Trunk features ................... 295
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 297
• Sun visors ..................... 297
• Vanity mirrors................ 297
• Clock ............................. 298
• Outside temperature display........................... 299
• Power outlets ................ 300
• Armrest ......................... 302
• Rear sunshade ............. 302
• Coat hooks.................... 304
• Assist grips ................... 304
Garage door opener.......... 305
Safety Connect ................. 312
Compass ........................... 318
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5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Rear personal/interior lights
( P. 285)
Front personal/interior lights
( P. 285) Ambient lights (if equipped)
(
P. 286)
Front door courtesy lights1
2
3
4
5
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2855-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
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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
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2865-2. Using the interior lights
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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. 461)
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.