Page 4 of 492

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 258
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 267
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 270
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 271
• Personal/ interior lights ................. 271
• Ambient lights ............... 272
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 273
• Glove box...................... 274
• Console box .................. 274
• Cup holders .................. 275
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 276
Trunk features ................... 281 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 283
• Sun visors ..................... 283
• Vanity mirrors ................ 283
• Clock ............................. 284
• Outside temperature display ........................... 285
• Power outlets ................ 286
• Armrest.......................... 288
• Rear sunshade .............. 289
• Trunk storage extension ....................... 290
• Coat hooks .................... 291
• Assist grips .................... 291
Garage door opener .......... 292
Safety Connect .................. 299
Compass ........................... 305
5Interior features
Page 5 of 492

5
1
8 7
6
5
4
3
2
9
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 310
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 314
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 317
General maintenance ........ 319
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 323
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 324
Hood.................................. 326
Positioning a floor jack ...... 327
Engine compartment ......... 328
Tires .................................. 340
Tire inflation pressure........ 350
Wheels .............................. 353
Air conditioning filter .......... 356
Electronic key battery ........ 358
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 360
Light bulbs ......................... 363 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 378
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 379
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 380
If you think something is wrong............................... 384
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 385
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 386
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 394
If you have a flat tire .......... 395
If the engine will not start ................................. 407
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 409
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 410
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 413
If your vehicle overheats......................... 417
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 420
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
Page 17 of 492

17Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 394
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 169
Headlight switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 171
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 171
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 178
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 339
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 326
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 128
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
Audio/Navigation system
*
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 284
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Page 21 of 492
21Pictorial index
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 286
Power outlet
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 286
Wireless charger switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 278
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 275
Air conditioning controls
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 258
Rear seat heater switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
Console box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 274
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Seat heater/ven tilator switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 267
AUX/USB port
*2
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Page 247 of 492
2474-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency ( P. 258). To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
Page 257 of 492

257
Interior features5
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 258
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 267
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 270
• Personal/interior light main switch ................... 271
• Personal/interior lights ............................. 271
• Ambient lights ............... 272 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 273
• Glove box...................... 274
• Console box .................. 274
• Cup holders .................. 275
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 276
Trunk features ................... 281
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 283
• Sun visors ..................... 283
• Vanity mirrors................ 283
• Clock ............................. 284
• Outside temperature display........................... 285
• Power outlets ................ 286
• Armrest ......................... 288
• Rear sunshade ............. 289
• Trunk storage extension ...................... 290
• Coat hooks.................... 291
• Assist grips ................... 291
Garage door opener.......... 292
Safety Connect ................. 299
Compass ........................... 305
Page 258 of 492
258
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Front control panel (type A)
Front control panel (type B)
Rear control panel (if equipped)
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls
Page 259 of 492

2595-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
AVALON (U)_(01999-07001)■
Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setti
ng, touch (driver’s side) to
increase the temperature and touch (driver’s side) to decrease
the temperature.
The temperature for the driver’s, front passenger’s and rear seats (vehi-
cles with a rear control switch) can be adjusted separately when:
• is pressed (the “SYNC” display disappears).
• The front passenger's side temperature control switch is touched (the front passenger’s side temperature setting is shown).
• Vehicles with a rear control switch: is pressed ( indicator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).
• Vehicles with a rear control switch: is turned ( indi- cator is on and the rear passenger’s temperature setting is
shown).
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchronized
modes each time is touched.
Vehicles with a rear control switch: The rear passenger’s temperature set-
ting switches between individual and synchronized modes each time
is pressed.