2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

3535-2. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
The rear personal lights turn on/off together with the interior light.
Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the lights on/off
■Front
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear
Turns the lights on/off
Interior light
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Personal lights

3545-2. Using the interior lights
Each time the “MOOD” switch is
pressed, the brightness level
changes.
●Illuminated entry system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
●If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)
●Some functions can be customized. (P. 533)
Ambient lights (if equipped)

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Interior features
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P. 3 5 9 )
Glove box (P. 3 5 6 )
Bottle holders/door pockets
(P. 3 5 7 )Cup holders (P. 358)
Console box (P. 356)
Auxiliary box/open tray
(P. 359, 360)
WARNING
●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 storage 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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3565-3. Using the storage features
Push the button to open the glove
box.
The glove box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode.
Push the knob.
■Console box tray
■Console box light
The console box light turns on when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.
Glove box
Console box
The tray can be removed.

3575-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
●When storing a bottle, close the cap.
●The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.
Bottle holders
FrontRear
WARNING
Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.
NOTICE
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

3585-3. Using the storage features
Cup holders
FrontRear
Pull the armrest down.
WARNING
●Do not place any objects that fit loosely or are very tall in the cup holders,
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●To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.

3595-3. Using the storage features
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Interior features
■When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)
Auxiliary boxes
Type A (if equipped)Type B
Push the lid. Pull the armrest down.
Ty p e C
Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automati-
cally close.
The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

3605-3. Using the storage features
■When using wireless charger (if equipped)
P. 366
WARNING
■Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■When opening or closing the tray (type C)
●To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.
●To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.
●When on a steep downward incline, the tray may be slow to close auto-
matically. In this case, the tray can be pulled closed after pushing it to
release the lock.
Open tray
WARNING
Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.
Failure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.