2017 TOYOTA AVALON Owners Manual

2895-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Rear armrest (if equipped)
■The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
NOTICE
●To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the power outlet lids when the
power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.
● To prevent blown fuse, do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V
10 A.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlets longer than
necessary when the engine is off.

2905-4. Other interior features
Fold down the armrest for use.
Armrest
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.

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Interior features
The rear sunshade can be raised and lowered by pressing the switch
shown below.
Extends/retracts the rear sun-
shade
■The rear sunshade can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION 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 engine is turned off when the rear sunshade has been lowered due to
the reverse operation feature, it will not be raised even when the engine 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. 449)
Rear sunshade (if equipped)
WARNING
When the rear sunshade is being raised or lowered, do not place fingers \
or
other objects in the fastener section or in the opening. They may get caught,
causing injury.

2925-4. Other interior features
Long objects can be loaded into the vehicle by utilizing the trunk
space and rear seat area.
Fold down the armrest.
Push down the handle and
open the armrest door.
The armrest door can be locked
and unlocked using the
mechanical key.Lock
Unlock
NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge, do not operate the rear sunshade when the
engine is not running.
To ensure normal operation of the sunshade, observe the following precau-
tions.
●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.
Trunk storage extension
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WARNING
■When not in use
Ensure that the armrest door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown for-
ward into the cabin, resulting in injury.

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Interior features
The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.
An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Coat hooks
WARNING
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.
Assist grips
WARNING
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.

2945-4. Other interior features
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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Interior features
■Programming the HomeLink
Point the remote control for
the device 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75
mm) from the HomeLink

control buttons.
Keep the indicator light on the
HomeLink in view while pro-
gramming.
Press and hold one of the
HomeLink
® buttons and the
transmitter button. When the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from a slow to a
rapid flash, you can release
both buttons.
If the HomeLink® indicator light
comes on but does not flash, or
flashes rapidly for 2 seconds
and remains lit, the HomeLink
®
button is already programmed.
Use the other buttons or follow
the “Reprogramming a Home-
Link
® button” instructions. ( →P.
299)
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Test the operation of the
HomeLink® by pressing the
newly programmed button.
If programming a garage door
opener, check to see if the
garage door opens and closes.
If the garage door does not
operate, see if your garage
transmitter is of the Rolling
Code type. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
® button.
The garage door has the rolling
code feature if the indicator light
(on the HomeLink
®) flashes rap-
idly for 2 seconds and then
remains lit. If your transmitter is
the Rolling Code type, proceed
to the heading “Programming a
rolling code system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for each of
the remaining HomeLink buttons.
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